Apple CVC Word Game
Here’s a fun apple-themed CVC word game that is perfect for your autumn lesson plans. Hands-on fun for preschool and kindergarten students.
This is such a fun, hands-on way for preschool and kindergarten kiddos to practice reading and spelling CVC words. Add them to your autumn preschool lessons, your letter Aa activities, or your kindergarten literacy centers.
Kids learn best when they can experiment with a variety of learning styles. This activity is great for kids who enjoy hands-on learning as opposed to worksheets.
CVC Word Game
This low-prep activity is a breeze to put together, and is sure to engage your little learners.
All you need to do is print and laminate the apple word cards. Cut them apart, and put them in a small bowl.
Fill another small bowl with foam letters, magnet letters, or letter beads. Now, you’re all set to learn!
Now that you’ve got the activity prepped, have your child choose an apple card from the bowl.
Help them read/sound out the word. Now, have them find the letters to spell out that CVC word.
That’s it! Easy peasy!
What are CVC words?
CVC words are three-letter words that follow a consonant-short vowel-consonant pattern. They’re the simplest words for new readers to sound out.
Why teach CVC words?
When young readers know the sounds each letter makes, they can begin sounding out words. As they are able to sound out more and more words, they gain confidence in their reading ability.
Is my child ready to for this?
This activity can be used with kids who aren’t quite ready to read.
First, this activity works on letter recognition. Kids will hunt for letters to match the letters on the word card.
Young readers can work on reinforcing letter sounds. As they pull the letters out and place them on the table, have them name the letter sound. If they’re too young, you can just focus on sounds without having them try to string those sounds together.
Alphabet Books
Alphabet books are a great way to help preschoolers and kindergarteners learn their letters. And they don’t have to be boring, either!
There are all sorts of fun and engaging alphabet books out there, from books that teach the letters through rhyming verses to books that feature adorable animals.
Alphabet books can also be a great way for parents and caregivers to bond with their little ones. Reading together is always a special time, and it’s even more special when you’re sharing a book that’s helping your child learn something new.
So whether you’re looking for a gift for a preschooler in your life or you just want to add some new titles to your home library, be sure to check out some alphabet books for kids!
• ABC’s for Boys – This one of a kind, hand illustrated alphabet book combines letters with all of boys’ favorite things–airplanes, dump trucks, and more!
• Alpha Oops! The Day Z Went First – It’s chaos! It’s pandemonium! And it’s definitely not as easy as A-B-C! Here’s a snappy story about the comic confusion that comes when the letters of the alphabet, like a class of unruly children, step out of order and show that each one has a mind of its own.
• Pinkalicious ABC – A is for Apple. B is for Bubble Bath. C is for Cupcake. What could be better than learning your ABC’s with Pinkalicious in this pinkamazing board book?
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Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.