Kindergarten - Spelling

Kindergarten Short U Spelling Practice

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Spell Short U Words

Kindergarten - Spelling - Challenge Me

Worksheet 1

  1. Which word has the short U sound?

  2. Which vowel finishes this short U word?

    3 letter boxes, 1 of them empty.A row of 3 boxes for the letters of a word. 1 box is empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.md

  3. Which letter starts this short U word?

    3 letter boxes, 1 of them empty.A row of 3 boxes for the letters of a word. 1 box is empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.um

  4. Build this short U word: /j/ /u/ /g/.

    Three empty letter boxes from left to right.A row of 3 boxes for the letters of a word. 3 boxes are empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.

  5. Which word has the short U sound?

  6. Which vowel finishes this short U word?

    3 letter boxes, 1 of them empty.A row of 3 boxes for the letters of a word. 1 box is empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.cp

  7. Which letter starts this short U word?

    3 letter boxes, 1 of them empty.A row of 3 boxes for the letters of a word. 1 box is empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.ug

  8. Build this short U word: /k/ /u/ /p/.

    Three empty letter boxes from left to right.A row of 3 boxes for the letters of a word. 3 boxes are empty and drawn with a dashed edge for the missing letters.
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About this worksheet

Short U is common in useful early words, but its sound is not as easy to see in the mouth as short A or short O. Children may substitute another vowel, especially when they rush through the middle of sun, cup, or bug. The boxes on this page slow the word into three ordered sound positions. Support practice repeatedly identifies the short U vowel. Standard practice makes children listen at the beginning, middle, and end, and challenge practice includes complete word construction. The activity never moves away from consonant-vowel-consonant spelling, so a harder level asks for more recall rather than an unrelated skill. Notice whether your child says the target sounds before looking at the choices. If not, cover the choices briefly, tap three times, and then uncover them. Finish by blending the letters smoothly so the child can hear whether the chosen vowel preserves the intended word.

What your child will learn

  • Recognize short U in a CVC word
  • Match sounds to ordered letters
  • Fill every spelling position
  • Build and check a whole word

Worked example

The sequence s - short U - n maps to S, U, N. Blend the boxes to hear sun.

Common mistake

Replacing short U with O after rushing through the middle.

Helpful hint

Tap the middle box as you say short U.

Spell Short O WordsWords That Start With Blends

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with spell short u words?
Replacing short U with O after rushing through the middle.
How can I help my child with spell short u words?
Tap the middle box as you say short U.
Are these kindergarten spelling worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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