Short A Words
Preschool - Spelling - Building Confidence

Which letter belongs in the middle box?
Read aloud: The word in the boxes is cat. Say it slowly: /k/ /a/ /t/.
- I
- A
- E
Which letter belongs in the middle box?
Read aloud: The word in the boxes is cap. Say it slowly: /k/ /a/ /p/.
- E
- A
- I
Which picture's name has the short a sound?
Read aloud: The card shows the letter A. It says /a/. Name each picture and listen for /a/ inside it.
- robot
- tree
- yak
Which letter belongs in the middle box?
Read aloud: The word in the boxes is man. Say it slowly: /m/ /a/ /n/.
- A
- E
- O
Which letter belongs in the middle box?
Read aloud: The word in the boxes is jam. Say it slowly: /j/ /a/ /m/.
- E
- A
- U
Which picture's name has the short a sound?
Read aloud: The card shows the letter A. It says /a/. Name each picture and listen for /a/ inside it.
- carrot
- dog
- ring