CVCC and R-Controlled Nonsense Word Fluency Strips – Free Printable Phonics Practice
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCC and R-controlled nonsense word fluency strips. Students practice decoding by reading silly words to build fluency and accuracy.
These CVCC and R-controlled nonsense word fluency strips give students a structured way to build speed and accuracy with decoding. By practicing with silly, made-up words, students rely fully on phonics skills instead of memorization.
CVCC examples: mift, lusk, vant, nest
R-controlled examples: tarf, lurb, cark, birt
Students read word-by-word or sound-by-sound as needed
Perfect for fluency drills, small-group practice, or quick interventions
Encourages flexible decoding that transfers to real words
These strips provide repeated practice in a short, engaging format that helps strengthen phonics mastery and fluency.
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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.
