Go Fish Literacy Game – CVC Short Vowel E & I Words with Picture Support
Go Fish Literacy Game – CVC Short Vowel E & I Words with Picture Support
The GO FISH Literacy Card Game for CVC Short Vowel E and I is a fun and interactive way for early readers to practice decoding, blending, and reading short vowel words. Designed for small groups, literacy centers, and at-home practice, this game supports phonics instruction while making learning playful and engaging.
Students can play in two different ways: using picture support cards to reinforce vocabulary and word-image connections, or using text-only cards to focus on reading fluency and decoding skills. With 24 CVC short E words and 24 CVC short I words, this set helps build phonemic awareness and confidence with short vowel sounds.
What’s Included
- 24 CVC short vowel E and I cards with matching picture support
- 24 text-only CVC short vowel E and I cards for fluency practice
- Color and black & white versions for easy printing
- Clear teacher directions with two game-play options
How to Play
- Shuffle the cards and deal 5 cards to each player. Place the rest in a draw pile.
- Students take turns asking another player for a card to make a pair (e.g., “Do you have net?”).
- If the other player has the card, they hand it over and the pair is laid down. If not, they say “Go Fish!” and the asker draws a card.
- The game continues until all matches are made. The player with the most pairs wins.
- Version 1: Play with picture cards to support vocabulary recognition.
- Version 2: Play with text-only cards to strengthen reading and decoding skills.
Why Teachers Love It
- Hands-on phonics activity that makes decoding practice fun
- Flexible use for guided reading groups, literacy centers, or partner practice
- Engaging format for struggling readers and English language learners
- Print-and-play design with reusable blackline versions
Perfect For Teachers Searching For
- CVC short vowel games and activities
- phonics decoding and blending practice
- literacy centers for early readers
- ESL and ELL phonics card games
- printable CVC Go Fish word games
Pair It With
For even more practice with short vowel sounds, pair this resource with the GO FISH Literacy Card Game for CVC Short Vowel A . Together, these games create a complete set of phonics activities for teaching CVC words across multiple vowel sounds.
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Go Fish Literacy Game – CVC Short Vowel E & I Words with Picture Support
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