By Craftki in Language — 16 Feb 2025

Learn Phonics: "Short O" and "Long O" Vowel Sound Fun!

Ready to explore the exciting world of vowel sounds? Our "Short O and Long O Words Vowel Sound" activity worksheet is a fantastic way for kids to master these tricky sounds and boost their reading skills! Get ready for a fun-filled phonics adventure!

Objective

This worksheet aims to help children distinguish between the short and long vowel sounds of "O" and apply this knowledge to reading and spelling. It's designed to make learning phonics engaging and effective.

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Age Group: 5-7 | Activity Time: 15-25 minutes | Materials Needed: Printed Worksheet, Pencils, Pens

What Your Child/Student Will Learn

Identify and differentiate between the short O sound (as in "hot") and the long O sound (as in "bone").
Recognize and read words containing short and long O vowel sounds.
Improve spelling skills by understanding the different spellings associated with short and long O.
Enhance phonemic awareness by focusing on the distinct sounds within words.
Develop vocabulary by learning new words featuring short and long O.

Recommended Supplementary Material

Lean about Long Vowel "O" through a song!

Suggested Activity Plan

Download and print the "Short O and Long O Words Vowel Sound" Worksheet.
Begin by reviewing the difference between short and long vowel sounds. You can use examples like "octopus" (short o) and "ocean" (long i) as a warm-up.
Explain the instructions on the worksheet clearly.
Work through the activities together, encouraging your child to sound out the words and identify whether they have a short or long O sound.
Make it fun! Use different colored markers, add actions to the words, or create simple sentences using the target words.
For an extra challenge, have your child think of other words with short and long O sounds.