Description
Celebrate Thanksgiving while reinforcing essential CVC skills with this engaging, no-prep phonics resource. These print-and-go worksheets are perfect for independent work, literacy centers, morning tubs, sub plans, or early finisher tasks throughout November.
With a focus on decoding, fluency, and sound sorting, this resource includes a wide range of activities that cover all five short vowel sounds (A, E, I, O, U) and mixed CVC word practice—all with a festive Thanksgiving theme to keep students engaged and learning.
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What’s Included:
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Over 50 no-prep CVC worksheets, organized by short vowel
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Individual sets for each short vowel: A, E, I, O, U, plus mixed CVC review
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Multiple activity types for varied learning styles:
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Color by Code
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Picture Searches
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Word Searches
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Roll, Read, and Write
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Write the Word
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Sound Sorts
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Thanksgiving-themed illustrations and words are integrated into each activity
Skills Addressed:
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Identifying and reading short vowel CVC words
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Strengthening phonemic awareness
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Developing decoding and encoding fluency
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Reinforcing spelling and vocabulary recognition
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Practicing fine motor skills through writing and coloring
Ways to Use in the Classroom:
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Literacy centers or station work
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Independent seatwork or fast-finisher bins
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Morning tubs for soft starts
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Thanksgiving week academic activities
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Homework or take-home practice
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Substitute teacher lesson plans
Why Teachers Choose This Resource:
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No prep—just print and go
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Highly engaging, consistent format for student independence
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Differentiated by vowel sound and activity type
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Perfect for reinforcing phonics during a high-energy holiday season
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Easy to integrate into existing curriculum or intervention routines
Keep your literacy instruction strong and seasonal this November with this comprehensive set of Thanksgiving CVC printables. It’s a teacher-tested, student-approved way to keep the learning going all month long.
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