CVCC and R-Controlled Fluency Strips – Free Printable Decodable Reading Practice
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCC and R-controlled fluency strips. Students read decodable words and sentences to build phonics fluency and confidence.
These CVCC and R-controlled fluency strips provide quick, targeted decodable practice that supports the science of reading. Students can practice reading the strips independently, with a partner, or in small-groups, making them flexible for many classroom routines. The controlled word sets give repeated exposure to patterns while gradually building fluency.
CVCC examples: gift, mask, jump, lamp, fast
R-controlled examples: car, bird, park, corn, farm
Strips are easy to cut and store on rings for repeated use
Great for partner fluency drills, timed readings, or quick warm-ups
Teachers can track growth by reusing the same strips week to week
These strips are simple to prep, easy to use, and effective for reinforcing decoding skills through daily fluency practice.
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
