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.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Blending CVC Words for Kids | It's Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USABlending CVC Words for Kids | It's Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Reading CVC Words and Simple PhrasesReading CVC Words and Simple PhrasesRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Sound Out and Read Words | Letter Sounds Part 2Sound Out and Read Words | Letter Sounds Part 2Rock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Learn to Read with Phonics | Short Vowels, Consonants, Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Words | Part 1 of 4Learn to Read with Phonics | Short Vowels, Consonants, Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Words | Part 1 of 4Rock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  5. 5CVC Words | Learn to Read | @officialalphablocksCVC Words | Learn to Read | @officialalphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  6. 6One Syllable Words | Phonics for Kids - Learn To Read | AlphablocksOne Syllable Words | Phonics for Kids - Learn To Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  7. 7The CVC Word Song (Version 1)The CVC Word Song (Version 1)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop
  8. 8The CVC Word Song (Version 2)The CVC Word Song (Version 2)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop
  9. 9WHAT'S THAT WORD?  (reading simple CVC words)WHAT'S THAT WORD? (reading simple CVC words)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Word Families | Short A, E, I, O, U Vowel Families | It’s Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USAWord Families | Short A, E, I, O, U Vowel Families | It’s Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Learn to Read | Rhyming Words for Kids | PEN & HENLearn to Read | Rhyming Words for Kids | PEN & HENAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Learn to Read | Phonics for Kids | ELA Lessons for Kindergarten & Grade 1 | Kids AcademyLearn to Read | Phonics for Kids | ELA Lessons for Kindergarten & Grade 1 | Kids AcademyKids AcademyPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Cat | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E6 | Learn to Read | @officialalphablocksCat | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E6 | Learn to Read | @officialalphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Man | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E3 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksMan | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E3 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Dog | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E5 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksDog | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E5 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Pen | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E7 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksPen | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E7 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Red | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E9 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksRed | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E9 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Hen | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E10 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksHen | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E10 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Bop | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E11 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksBop | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E11 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Top | Alphablocks Full Episode - S1 E2 | Learn to ReadTop | Alphablocks Full Episode - S1 E2 | Learn to ReadAlphablocksPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Dot | Alphablocks Full Episode - S2 E16 | Learn to Read | AlphablocksDot | 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.