CVC Words
CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words like "cat," "pig," and "sun" are usually a child's first readable words. Practicing them builds confidence and introduces the idea that letters blend into words.
Examples
- • c-a-t → cat
- • p-i-g → pig
- • s-u-n → sun
How to practice at home
- Start with a word family your child knows: cat, hat, mat.
- Point under each letter as you say its sound, then sweep your finger to read the word.
- Change one letter at a time: cat → cut → cup.
- Read the word, then find or draw its picture.
Watch out for
Saying each sound with an extra "uh" (cuh-a-tuh), which makes blending harder. Keep the sounds short and clean.