
Long and Short e
Helping students distinguish between different vowel sounds is a key step in building strong phonics skills. Our free "Long and Short e" worksheet is a perfect resource for Year 1 and Year 2 learners to practise recognising and sorting words with the long and short e sounds.
What’s Inside?
This worksheet features a table at the top with two columns labeled “Short e” and “Long e.” At the bottom of the page, you’ll find a collection of words

that students can cut out. Their task is to carefully read each word, determine if it contains a long or short e sound, and then glue it into the correct column.
By working through this activity, students gain a better understanding of the differences between long and short vowel sounds, which supports both reading fluency and spelling accuracy.
A Fun and Interactive Learning Tool
This resource offers an engaging, hands-on learning experience that helps students:
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Strengthen their phonics knowledge by focusing on vowel sounds
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Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
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Build confidence in their reading and spelling abilities
Teachers can use this worksheet during class phonics sessions, literacy rotations, or even as part of a homework task. The activity is designed to encourage independent learning while reinforcing key phonics concepts.
Download Your Free Worksheet Today
If you’re looking for a fun and effective way to teach vowel sounds, look no further! Download our free "Long and Short e" worksheet today and give your students a chance to master these essential phonics skills in a playful and memorable way.


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