CVCe Clip Cards – Free Silent E Phonics Activity for Small-Groups
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCe clip cards. Students look at the picture, find the missing vowel, and clip it to complete the silent e word.
These CVCe clip cards give students interactive practice with silent e words by focusing on the vowel-consonant-e pattern. Each card shows a picture and a word with the vowel missing, and students must determine the correct vowel sound before clipping the answer. This hands-on activity is aligned with the science of reading and works perfectly in small-groups or literacy centers.
Example: picture of a fire with f _ re → students clip i to make fire
Reinforces how silent e changes the vowel from short to long
Builds decoding, spelling, and phonemic awareness
Great for independent centers, partner work, or teacher-led groups
Use clothespins, mini clips, or even dry-erase markers for clipping
These cards encourage active engagement with CVCe words while making phonics practice multisensory.
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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.
