Our printable CVC word lists are designed to help support young children’s literacy development and are geared towards kindergarteners (and preschoolers who may be ready to begin learning simple words). CVC words are three-letter, one-syllable words that follow the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern. Mastering these word patterns can help to enhance children’s phonemic awareness (the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in words) and improve their reading fluency and spelling abilities.

These free printable lists feature carefully selected simple words, organized by ending and word family, short vowel sounds, and high frequency words. You’ll also find CVC words tied to the holidays and seasons as another opportunity to build vocabulary. For extra practice or review, check out our list of Two-Letter CVC Words.

Short Vowel Sounds CVC Words

Short vowel sounds are those that are pronounced quickly and concisely. When said, you’ll hear the letter’s sound versus the name of the letter. For example, hop is a short O vowel sound while hope is a long O vowel sound. Words with short vowel sounds frequently appear in the text young children read, earning them a spot among the first words children should learn.

The following free printable word lists feature CVC words featuring each short vowel sound. They’re a great way to grow familiarity with short vowel sounds and practice with word families and rhyming. For additional practice with short vowel sounds, try our free printable short vowel sounds worksheets.

Short A CVC Words

These free printable short ‘A’ CVC word lists feature simple short ‘A’ words with -at, -ap, -ag, -an, -am, and -ad.

Short ‘A’ CVC Words Ending in -at:

Short ‘A’ CVC Words Ending in -ap:

Short ‘A’ CVC Words Ending in -ag:

Short ‘A’ CVC Words Ending in -an:

Short ‘A’ CVC Words Ending in -am:

Short ‘A’ CVC Words Ending in -ad:

Short ‘E’ CVC Words

These free printable short ‘E’ CVC word lists feature simple short ‘E’ words with -ed, -en, -et, and -em.

Short ‘E’ CVC Words Ending in -ed:

Short ‘E’ CVC Words Ending in -en:

Short ‘E’ CVC Words Ending in -et:

Short ‘E’ CVC Words Ending in -em:

Short ‘I’ CVC Words

These free printable short ‘I’ CVC word lists feature simple short ‘I’ words with -ig, -it, -in, -ip, -id, -ix, and -im.

Short ‘I’ CVC Words Ending in -ig:

Short ‘I’ CVC Words Ending in -it:

Short ‘I’ CVC Words Ending in -in:

Short ‘I’ CVC Words Ending in -ip:

Short ‘I’ CVC Words Ending in -id:

Short ‘I’ CVC Words Ending in -ix:

Short ‘I’ CVC Words Ending in -im:

Short ‘O’ CVC Words

These free printable short ‘O’ CVC word lists feature simple short ‘O’ words with -og, -ot, -op, -ob, -od, and -ox.

Short ‘O’ CVC Words Ending in -og:

Short ‘O’ CVC Words Ending in -ot:

Short ‘O’ CVC Words Ending in -op:

Short ‘O’ CVC Words Ending in -ob:

Short ‘O’ CVC Words Ending in -od:

Short ‘O’ CVC Words Ending in -ox:

Short ‘U’ CVC Words

These free printable short ‘U’ CVC word lists feature simple short ‘U’ words with -up, -un, -ug, -ub, -ut, -ud, and -um.

Short ‘U’ CVC Words Ending in -up:

Short ‘U’ CVC Words Ending in -un:

Short ‘U’ CVC Words Ending in -ug:

Short ‘U’ CVC Words Ending in -ub:

Short ‘U’ CVC Words Ending in -ut:

Short ‘U’ CVC Words Ending in -ud:

Short ‘U’ CVC Words Ending in -um:

High-Frequency CVC Words

High-frequency words, also known as sight words, are the words most commonly found in print. When teaching children high-frequency words, call their attention to the letters and sounds in each word, breaking the word apart phonetically when possible.

Along with the following list, ABCmouse offers a variety of free resources to help your child learn high frequency words. If you’re ready to explore high-frequency words beyond the CVC words you see below, check out our free printable list of 100 high frequency words for children to learn.

High Frequency CVC Words:

Seasonal CVC Words

Delight children with CVC words related to their favorite holidays and seasons, helping them grow their vocabulary in a way they can connect with even more. For more extensive seasonal and holiday words lists, check out our full Thanksgiving and Halloween word lists.

Halloween CVC Words:

Christmas CVC Words:

Thanksgiving CVC Words:

Fall CVC Words:

Summer CVC Words:

Spring CVC Words:

Winter CVC Words:

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