Updated 2026-10-07
Short Vowel Sort: a, e, i, o, u — Free Printable Phonics Worksheet
Free printable short vowel sort worksheet: sort 20 words into short a, e, i, o, u boxes. Cut-and-paste phonics activity for ages 5–7.
How to use: Cut out the word cards below (or draw lines). Read each word, listen for the middle vowel sound, and sort it into the right box: short a, e, i, o, or u.
Short a
Short e
Short i
Short o
Short u
Word bank — cut out & sort ✂️
redboxsunpighattendogcupfishbagbusbigmappenfoxrunsitcathotbed
🔑 Parent answer key — click to reveal (hidden when printing)
- Short a: cat, hat, map, bag
- Short e: bed, pen, red, ten
- Short i: pig, big, fish, sit
- Short o: dog, hot, box, fox
- Short u: sun, cup, bus, run
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Free for home and classroom use. Short Vowel Sort: a, e, i, o, u · Ages 5–7 · Medium