The CowKid Phonics Short A CVC Flashcard Deck is a printable digital file designed to empower young learners with essential reading skills through consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words featuring the short /a/ sound, such as "cat," "hat," and "map." Aligned with the Science of Reading (SoR), this deck targets phonemic awareness and decoding to facilitate orthographic mapping and word pattern recognition, critical for the shift from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Each card features clear, engaging visuals to support early readers in kindergarten through second grade. Formatted for easy printing, the file includes a single back image (page 1) and a page with the back image duplicated 9 times (page 2) for optimized 9-per-page printing, ready to cut into individual cards. Single-page card formats are also included for custom print shop orders. Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers, this deck offers evidence-based practice to boost reading fluency and confidence. Start your phonics journey today!
Features:
50+ printable flashcards with short /a/ CVC words
Designed to enhance phonemic skills and orthographic mapping
SoR-aligned for decoding and word recognition
Print-friendly: single back image, 9-per-page back for home printing, single-page formats for professional printing
Ideal for classroom, homeschool, or at-home practice
Printing Instructions:
For home printing, set your printer to 9 slides per page to print page 2 (back image) and cut into individual cards.
For custom print shops, use the single-page card formats for professional-quality prints.
Note: Part of the CowKid Phonics series, with 25 additional decks and companion storybooks/practice books (featuring an Oklahoma Panhandle cowboy theme) in development!