CVC Words Game
A free phonics game for consonant–vowel–consonant words like cat, dog and sun. Students see a picture, hear the word read aloud, and build it by tapping letter tiles into three boxes.
Practice one short vowel at a time or mix them all, or switch to “Missing vowel” to focus on the middle sound.
How to use it in class
- Pick a vowel. Short a, e, i, o or u – or all of them.
- Listen. Each word is read aloud. Tap “Hear it” to hear it again.
- Build it. Tap letters to fill the boxes; tap a letter in a box to take it back. Then tap Check.
- Missing vowel. Or choose the vowel that completes the word.
Classroom ideas
Sound it out
Have students say each sound as they tap: /c/ /a/ /t/.
Word families
Play short a, then talk about the -at and -an families.
Write it
After building each word, have students write it on a whiteboard.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CVC word?
A three-letter word made of a consonant, a short vowel and a consonant, like cat or pig.
What age is it for?
Kindergarten and 1st grade.
Does it read the words aloud?
Yes, using your browser’s voice.
Is it free?
Yes.