CVC short e i review worksheet

This free CVC short e i review worksheet gives students focused, structured practice with the high-confusion vowel pair: short e (/ɛ/) and short i (/ɪ/).

Targeting pairs like pen/pin, ten/tin, and jet/jig, these four printable pages strengthen decoding automaticity, handwriting, and fine-motor coordination.

Teaching ideas

• Vowel Sorting: Cut out the word cards from Page 1 and have students sort them into a "Short E" column and a "Short I" column.
• Minimal Pair Contrast: Hold up pen and pin side by side. Ask students to say both words aloud and identify how their mouth shape changes.
• Tactile Handwriting: Have students trace each word on Page 2 using two different colored pencils—blue for short e and green for short i.
• Partner Fluency Game: Use Page 4 (Roll and Read) in small groups. Students roll a standard die, read the corresponding row, and check off completed items.
• Home Extension: Send the completed workbook home so families can review the same minimal pairs during reading time.

Simple Bitsboard connection

After students complete the printed pages, reinforce these minimal pairs digitally in Bitsboard using Flashcards, Photo Touch, Pop Quiz, and Letter Match.