Long Vowel Sounds and Short Vowel Sounds
Vowels make a short sound (sat, bed, lip, hot, sun) and a long sound (where the vowel sounds like its name- game, sleep, high, boat, cube). It is important for children to understand common letter combinations. This is not a comprehensive list.
| Long a | Long e | Long i | Long o | Long u |
| ai, ay, a_e | ea, ee | i_e, igh, -y | oa, o_e | ew, u_e |
Long Vowel Sound Worksheets
Each worksheet is focused on a specific sound. Choose one sound to give your
Long Vowel Worksheet
child practice at identifying the different letter combinations that can be used to create the given sound.
Long Vowel Sound Posters
Help your child remember the common long vowel letter patterns with these posters. Print and display so your child is able to refer to them on a daily basis.
Vowel Pattern Posters
Check back soon for long vowel worksheets and activities!
