We are continuing our short and long vowel series with free printable short U words worksheets! These short U words printables make it easy and fun for kids of all ages, especially those in kindergarten and 1st and 2nd grade to distinguish the short U words from the long U words. These short U words printables are great whether you’re in the classroom or at home.
Free Printable Short U Words Worksheets
Each vowel can make two different sounds: a short vowel sound and a long vowel sound. Learning the different vowel sounds is a vital skill for children!
Short “u” Sound
The short “u” sound is typically found in words where the letter “u” is in a syllable that ends with a consonant. Think of the word “cup.” Here are a few examples:
- Cup
- Sun
- Mud
- Bus
- Drum
Long “u” Sound
The long “u” sound often appears in words where the letter “u” is followed by a silent “e” or in certain vowel combinations like “ue” or “ew.” Here are some examples:
- Cube
- Mule
- Blue
- Few
- June
These worksheets are a fantastic resource for children because they make learning about the U vowel sounds fun. By identifying short “u” words, kids can improve their phonemic awareness, which is a crucial skill for reading and spelling. Plus, the images are black and white, which kids can color after completing the activity. So, print out these worksheets and let’s start!
Short U Words Worksheet
Our first short U words worksheet has words that correspond to a long U sound or a short U sound. Kids can use a crayon or a marker to tick or circle all the words that have a short U sound, and color the drawings after they’re done!
Short U Words Printable
Our second short U words worksheet includes other words that may include a short U sound or a long U sound. Can you identify all of them? Take a look at our explanation above if you need some help!
DOWNLOAD & PRINT Short U Words Worksheets PDF FILE HERE
This short U words printable set is sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES FOR Short U words PRINTABLES
- The printed short U words worksheets pdf — see button above to download & print
- Something to color with: favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, water colors…
- (Optional) Something to cut with: scissors or safety scissors
- (Optional) Something to glue with: glue stick, rubber cement, school glue
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Did you have fun recognizing the short U words in our short U words worksheet set?
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