what is cvc words

CVC words are one-syllable, three-letter words that follow the pattern of consonant-vowel-consonant. Examples of CVC words include cat, hot, tip, man, and hut. In phonics, children start to learn their letter sounds in Reception, then start to blend' sounds to read words. As a first step, children focus on decoding (reading) three-letter words arranged consonant, vowel, consonant (CVC words) . The middle vowel in CVC words is always a short vowel sound. Teaching CVC words in kindergarten is a crucial part of the curriculum, and it is essential to teach consonants and vowels explicitly. Word sorts are a great way to practice CVC words, and students can sort picture or word cards by the beginning, middle, or ending sound.