Short Vowel Sounds 1

147 pages of specialist dyslexia support, with 10 additional interactive games, a spelling assessment to monitor progress!

This multisensory resource is designed to be completed in the order in which each activity appears. Whether your learners have additional needs or not, this resources follows best practice for all learners.

Short vowel sounds are among the most important things to learn as we begin our reading and spelling journey.

Short vowels are the foundation of fluent reading. Any effective multisensory learning programme should begin by learning letter names and sounds. At Planet Diversity we always start this process with short vowel sounds. This is because the first words learners will decode will be short vowel words in simple patterns (such as Consonant-Vowel-Consonant words).

Vowel sounds are fundamental because they appear in nearly every word, making them essential for speaking and reading. Unlike consonants, which form sounds by closing or restricting airflow, vowels allow for a smooth flow of air, giving words their structure and making them easier to pronounce.

This facilitates our ability to read fluently and comprehend written texts more effectively. Additionally, knowing the vowel sounds helps learners improve their spelling skills, as they can make connections between sounds and spelling patterns