RF.K.3 Common Core Worksheet
This RF.K.3 common core worksheet has kindergarten students say each word and circle the one with a long vowel in every row. A simple answer key is included for quick checking.
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Description
Standard RF.K.3 asks kindergarten readers to connect each vowel to its sounds, and the long and short vowel sounds are where that work begins. When a child can hear the long a in cake and the short a in fan, they are ready to read new words on their own. This RF.K.3 common core worksheet gives students a simple, picture-supported way to practice long and short a and e words.
The worksheet has four rows of three pictures, and each picture has its word printed in large, easy-to-read letters. Children say each word, listen for the vowel sound, and circle the one word in each row with a long vowel. Every row keeps the same vowel, so students must listen for long or short instead of looking for a letter. The long words show four common spellings: a_e, ai, ea, and ee. Use the page in a phonics center, a small group, or as quick homework.
What’s Included
- 1 printable long and short spellings worksheet with 12 picture-and-word items in four rows
- Short, clear directions written for kindergarten readers
- An answer key with the long vowel word ringed in every row
Why This Worksheet Helps Kids
First, it builds phonemic awareness, because children compare the vowel sounds they hear in words that share a letter. Second, it links each long vowel sound to a spelling pattern, which helps students decode words like train and cheese. Third, the one-answer-per-row format gives quick success and makes checking easy for both teachers and students.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Before starting, say a few word pairs together, such as mad and made or bed and bead, and have students show a thumbs-up for each long vowel. After the page is done, ask children to underline the two vowel letters in each circled word. This kindergarten long vowels worksheet also pairs well with a word sort and the vowel sounds video below.
Related Resources
- Long Vowel O Circle the Picture Worksheet
- Circling Long Vowel Sounds O Worksheet
- Short O Matching Game Worksheet
- 44 Sounds of the English Language Video Lesson
Download the RF.K.3 common core worksheet today and help your kindergarten students hear and read long and short vowel sounds with confidence.
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