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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

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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:

  • Strengthen their phonics knowledge by focusing on vowel sounds

  • Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing

  • 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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