Phonetic Level 1 Set: Simplest Phonetic Words

Phonics Activities CVC Words: Unlock your child's reading potential with our step-by-step phonics program. Level one starts with picture-supported learning. Children read the word label, match it to the picture, and use the control cards to check their own work.

Level 1 includes 5 Packets of the simplest CVC or VC phonetic words in one economical set. Words featuring the short letter vowel sounds a, e, i, o, and u are dispersed throughout these packets. Together, they make a complete introduction to reading the simplest phonetic words in English.

Here's what's included:

• Packet 1A contains six of the simplest, 3-letter CVC phonetic words in our language. There are two rhyming pairs of words for the short vowel sounds a, i, andu (like cat, hat).
• Packet 1B contains six of the simplest, 3-letter CVC phonetic words in our language. There are two rhyming pairs of words for the short vowel sounds o, a, and e (like dog, log).
• Packet 1C contains six of the simplest, 3-letter CVC phonetic words in our language. There are two rhyming pairs of words for the short vowel sounds a, e, and u (like bed, red).
• Packet 1D contains six of the simplest, 3-letter CVC phonetic words in our language. Each word contains the short vowel sound a, e, oru (like gum, bus). Unlike Packets A, B and C, this packet contains no rhyming pairs thus adding a slight challenge from earlier packets.
• Packet 1E contains six simple 2- or 3-letter CVC or VC phonetic words. Each contains the short vowel sound a, e, i, o, oru (like lid, ax). This Packet contains several words that start with the letter b or l thus adding a slight challenge from Packets A through D.

If you're looking for the pink, blue, green series, Level 1 equals the pink series (completely phonetic words). 

These cards work just like the phonetic object box but have a built-in control of error. After your initial phonetic object box lessons, branch into these phonetic 3-part cards to keep the reading going while empowering children to find and correct their own mistakes. No adult help needed!

Get five cloth pouches to use this as a classroom pack with up to five children at the same time. Have students choose any pink pouch and independently read the CVC words, match them to their photo, and find their own mistakes with the control card. Repeat until children have mastered all packets.

Add in a self-assessment measure by allowing students to choose the packet they work with each day (you might say, "Everyone choose one pink pouch that you haven't done before.").

Once students succeed with reading, extend the work by playing dictation games where one child reads the control cards to another child who writes down the word. They use the control card to check their spelling. We recommend using a white board or chalkboard so students can easily correct errors.