CVCC and R-Controlled Fluency Cards – Free Printable Phonics Practice for Small-Groups
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCC and R-controlled fluency cards. Students practice reading decodable words quickly and accurately to build fluency.
These CVCC and R-controlled fluency cards are designed to give students repeated decoding practice in short bursts. Perfect for small-groups, partner practice, or independent review, each card includes decodable words that build accuracy, automaticity, and fluency. Aligned with the science of reading, these cards keep students focused on sound-by-sound decoding before blending to read fluently.
CVCC examples: gift, jump, sand, lamp, help
R-controlled examples: bird, car, star, corn, farm
Can be used as flashcards, partner drills, or timed fluency challenges
Build decoding confidence and word recognition through repetition
Easy to differentiate by mixing or sorting word sets
These cards are a low-prep way to keep fluency practice engaging and consistent in phonics instruction.
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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.
