Vowels: Short Sounds a e i o u

Each vowel has a short sound and long sound. We learn the short sounds first.

a ant

This is the short sound of the vowel /a/

Watch the video, then draw the letter a, saying the letter-sound and the key word “ant” as you draw the letter (you can look at the practice sheet for reference for correct letter formation).

e egg

This is the short sound of the vowel /e/

Watch the video, then draw the letter, saying the letter-sound and the key word “egg” as you draw the letter e (you can look at the practice sheet for reference for correct letter formation).

i in

This is the short sound of the vowel /i/

Watch the video, then draw the letter i, saying the letter-sound and the key word “in” as you draw the letter (you can look at the practice sheet for reference for correct letter formation).

o on

This is the short sound of the vowel /o/

Watch the video, then draw the letter o, saying the letter-sound and the key word “on” as you draw the letter (you can look at the practice sheet for reference for correct letter formation).

u up

The is the short sound of the vowel /u/

Watch the video, then draw the letter u, saying the letter-sound and the key word “up” as you draw the letter (you can look at the practice sheet for reference for correct letter formation).