Kindergarten CVC words and blending
Quick answer
In kindergarten (ages 5–6), children blend three sounds into short words like c-a-t and read word families such as -at and -en. Twinkl's "Blending CVC Words for Kids", Harry Kindergarten's "The CVC Word Song" and Alphablocks episodes. Use Repeat one on the word your child is blending.
Videos in this playlist
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Blending CVC Words for Kids | It's Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop - 2
Reading CVC Words and Simple PhrasesRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop - 3
Sound Out and Read Words | Letter Sounds Part 2Rock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop - 4
Learn to Read with Phonics | Short Vowels, Consonants, Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Words | Part 1 of 4Rock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop - 5
CVC Words | Learn to Read | @officialalphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 6
One Syllable Words | Phonics for Kids - Learn To Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 7
The CVC Word Song (Version 1)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop - 8
The CVC Word Song (Version 2)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop - 9
WHAT'S THAT WORD? (reading simple CVC words)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop - 10
Word Families | Short A, E, I, O, U Vowel Families | It’s Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop - 11
Learn to Read | Rhyming Words for Kids | PEN & HENAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 12
Learn to Read | Phonics for Kids | ELA Lessons for Kindergarten & Grade 1 | Kids AcademyKids AcademyPlay from here Loop - 13
Cat | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E6 | Learn to Read | @officialalphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 14
Man | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E3 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 15
Dog | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E5 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 16
Pen | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E7 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 17
Red | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E9 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 18
Hen | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E10 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 19
Bop | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E11 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 20
Top | Alphablocks Full Episode - S1 E2 | Learn to ReadAlphablocksPlay from here Loop - 21
Dot | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E16 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
What does this kindergarten CVC words unit cover?
It covers blending consonant-vowel-consonant words with short vowels, sounding out and reading words like map, hen and dog, and spotting word families that share an ending. By the end, a child should sound out and read simple CVC words and short phrases.
How does RepeatWatch help a child blend CVC words?
Set an A–B loop on one word being blended, so the sounds and the whole word repeat together. Slow it to 0.75× for a new reader, save words on keys 1–9, and use Stop after N loops to keep practice short.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CVC word?
A CVC word has a consonant, a short vowel and a consonant, such as cat, pig or sun. They are usually the first words children learn to sound out, because each letter makes one sound.
What should my child learn before CVC words?
Most of the single letter sounds, especially the short vowels. Our letter sounds and phonics playlist covers that first step. Grade levels vary by country and school, so follow your child's pace.