Christmas CVC Word Puzzles | 24 Printable Short Vowel Phonics Puzzles + Worksheets for Kindergarten (PDF)

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Cut, build, read! These Christmas CVC Word Puzzles turn short vowel practice into a hands-on holiday game for kids ages 4-6. Each colorful card splits into 3 puzzle pieces – one letter per piece – so children match the picture and put the sounds in order: h-a-t, b-o-x, c-u-p!

What's inside (14-page PDF, US Letter)

• 24 three-piece CVC word puzzles (6 pages, 4 per page)
• Color-coded by short vowel: a, e, i, o, u – vowel highlighted in each word
• 2 "Look, Say & Write" worksheets (12 pictures each, sound boxes)
• 2 "Find the Missing Vowel" cut & paste worksheets
• 1 "Read & Match" worksheet
• How-to-use page + word list & answer key

Skills

• CVC words, blending & segmenting
• Short vowel sounds and letter-sound recognition
• Early reading, spelling and fine motor (cutting)

Perfect for literacy centers, small groups, busy bags, homeschool and December morning work. Print the puzzles in color on cardstock (laminate for reuse); worksheets print in black & white.

This is a digital product – no physical item will be shipped. For personal and single-classroom use.