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CVCC Words

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Mastering early spelling patterns is a crucial step in becoming a confident and independent writer. To support this journey, we've created a free printable resource specifically designed for Year 1 and Year 2 students learning to spell CVCC and CCVC words. These types of words are often the next step after students become confident with CVC words and are ready for more complex phonics structures.

 

What Are CVCC and CCVC Words?

  • CVCC words are made up of a consonant–

  • vowel–consonant–consonant structure, like milk, hand, and jump.

  • CCVC words begin with a consonant blend, followed by a vowel and another consonant, like stop, frog, and trap.

These words help students become familiar with blending and segmenting consonant clusters, which is an essential skill for reading and spelling multisyllabic words later on.

 

What’s Included in the Resource?

This free spelling worksheet includes:

  • A clear list of CVCC and CCVC words, grouped into two columns for easy comparison

  • Common, age-appropriate vocabulary that supports daily reading and writing

  • Visually simple layout to avoid distraction and help with word recognition

Students can refer to the lists during writing tasks, phonics rotations, and independent spelling practice.

 

Why Use This Resource?

This word list supports young learners by:

  • Reinforcing spelling patterns beyond simple CVC words

  • Encouraging recognition of consonant blends and clusters

  • Supporting decoding and encoding skills needed for reading and writing

  • Serving as a helpful tool during guided writing or spelling sessions

The simple structure makes it ideal for both classroom and home use.

 

Who Is It For?

This resource is perfect for:

  • Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students

  • Students transitioning from CVC to more complex word structures

  • Teachers, support staff, and intervention groups

  • Homeschoolers and parents looking for structured spelling tools

 

Extension Ideas

Use the word list to support:

  • Cut-and-sort activities (students can identify and classify CVCC vs CCVC words)

  • Spelling tests or games

  • Sentence-building exercises

  • Writing prompts using focus words

 

Free to Download

This CVCC and CCVC Spelling Words worksheet is free to download from the Smart Boarding School website. It's a simple yet effective addition to your phonics and spelling toolkit, offering structured support as students build a stronger foundation in early literacy.

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Help students grow from simple words to more complex spelling patterns with confidence.
 

Download the CVCC and CCVC word list today and explore the growing collection of free phonics resources available at Smart Boarding School.

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