CVC Worksheet — Short I (Free PDF)
38 short-i CVC words — read each word out loud, then write it on the line.
Short I words to blend, read and write — the second vowel most programs teach, and the one that unlocks the most new words after a.
What’s inside
- An instructions page with a worked example.
- One practice page: b-ib, b-id, b-ig, l-ip, l-it, m-ix and more.
Every word in this PDF (37)
Handy for checking the list fits your child before printing, or for making your own games.
bib, lip, bid, lit, big, mix, bin, nip, bit, pig, dig, pin, dim, pit, dip, rib, fig, rid, fin, rim, fit, rip, fix, sit, hid, six, him, tin, hip, hit, wig, kid, win, kin, wit, lid, zip
How to use it
- Say /i/ as in ink before starting — a short, smiley sound.
- Blend each pair of chunks and write the word on the line.
- Read the list back, then pick three words to use in a silly sentence.
- If i and e get mixed up, alternate a line of this sheet with a line of the short e sheet.
Who it’s for
Ages 4–5, in Stage 3 — i is taught in the first six letters, so this sheet can come early.
Where it fits: Stage 3 — Blending & Segmenting (CVC Words)
Goes well with
Teach phonics online — one short lesson a day
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- 92 step-by-step lessons, SATPIN first
- Big flashcards to show your child
- Games, checkpoints and progress for every sound
For little ones (2–6) there’s also our sound-play game on iPhone & iPad and Android.