Short Vowels vs Long Vowels

Ages: Pre-K- Kindergarten

Supplies: 

• Chalk
• Sheet of paper
• Marker
• Open space

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to provide a fun way to introduce them to what the difference is between short vowel sounds and long vowel sounds. Them outside and active even in the simplest way. 

Directions: Below you will find an attached list of simple three to four letter words to start with. Use your chalk to write all the words listed by their vowels. Make sure you don't write the 'e' and write large enough. Then cut a sheet of paper in half and write a large 'E' on it with the marker. After you write all the words, go over the vowel sounds to reassure that they pronounce them correctly when they sound the words out. Next have them read down that vowel list individually. Once they have completed that vowel list, have them go back and read it again one time without the 'e' and then once with the 'e'. Repeat this step for each vowel list.

He enjoyed noticing the differences between the words with and without the 'e'.

After going through all the words, he was so proud of how many words he was 

able to read all on his own.

Now whenever he sees a word with an 'e' at the end he shouts it out. "Look this word has an 'e' at the end. That means the vowel sounds like the vowel name." He is so proud of himself. Please click the link to take you to the Vowel Word List.