CVC words are small, simple words that help young kids learn how to read. The word CVC means:
C = Consonant, V = Vowel, C = Consonant.

So a word like cat is a CVC word:

C (c)

V (a)

C (t)

These words are great for beginners because they are easy to sound out. If your child can say the sounds of letters like c, a, and t, they can blend them to read the word cat.

Why Are CVC Words Important?
CVC words are like the first building blocks of reading. They help your child:

• Hear and blend letter sounds

• Read simple words on their own

• Start writing and spelling words

Before teaching CVC words, make sure your child knows the alphabet letters and their sounds. Let’s break CVC words into word families for each short vowel. Word families are groups of words that end the same and sound similar. They’re fun and easy to learn!