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Long and Short i

Understanding vowel sounds is an important part of early reading and spelling success. This free printable worksheet focuses on the vowel i and is designed to help Year 1 and Year 2 students learn to distinguish between the long i and short i sounds in everyday words.

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What’s Included?

The worksheet is easy to use and ideal for both classroom and home learning. At the top of the page, students will find a simple table with two

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labeled columns: "Short i" and "Long i." At the bottom of the page, there are words for students to cut out. Each word contains the letter i, and students must decide whether the word uses a short or long vowel sound.

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After sorting the words, students glue them into the correct column. This hands-on approach helps reinforce their phonics knowledge through both sound recognition and word analysis.

 

Why This Activity Works

This resource is more than just a sorting activity—it’s an opportunity for students to:

  • Practise listening closely to vowel sounds in words

  • Improve word recognition and pronunciation

  • Build confidence in decoding unfamiliar words

  • Strengthen fine motor skills through cutting and pasting

The worksheet can be used as part of a phonics lesson, as an independent literacy task, or even as a take-home activity for extra practice.

 

Easy to Use and Ready to Print

With no prep required, this worksheet is ready to go. Simply print it out and let your students get started. Whether they’re working in small groups, with a partner, or independently, this activity encourages thoughtful discussion and focused learning.

 

Download the Long and Short i Worksheet

Give your students the tools they need to master vowel sounds. Download the free "Long and Short i" worksheet today and add it to your collection of phonics resources. It’s a simple but effective way to support early reading skills in a fun and interactive way.

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