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Free CVC Word Building Apple Tree

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There is something amazing about a child sounding out their first word. It really makes you think that they might actual graduate from high school some day. Ok, maybe that’s not your first thought, but after many times of repeatedly, slowly, saying the letter sounds, it’s magic to hear it all put together. I don’t have any studies to back me up, but I’d say an overwhelming majority of the time that word is CVC word.

These free apple themed CVC word mats are a great way to introduce CVC word families!

They are the simplest words in the English language. And so we start our kids reading them like we started them on finger foods as a baby.

As they gain more expertise, we give them slightly bigger chunks, until they can chew up that whole big piece.

It’s very similar to reading as we start them on the puree (the alphabet), finger foods (CVC words) and then bigger chunks until they are able to successfully read their first book. Then, they read their first chapter books.

apple themed cvc word families

And from there they can conquer the world.

I think there is no greater gift that we can give our children than to teach them to read.

So, I love making reading activities just so that I can hear my kids sound out those letters, smash them together and form those lovely little words.

I’m working on a set of Build-a-Word activities with an Apple theme. You may remember the Build-a-Word blends that we did a while back. Since, fall is quickly approaching, I thought that a set of apple themed ones was definitely in order.

In case you’re wondering, I love teaching in themes. With every piece of the curricula tied together with a common thread.

Since we’ve been exploring apples the last couple weeks, I put together some word building activities for Jaida.

Of course, as she is entering 1st grade, she knows how to read CVC words. She does need to build fluency, but she can read them given the time.

apple tree cvc words

So, I included two levels of cards with this set.

The first level has cards with the words written on them. That way the child can focus on finding the correct letters and matching them to the sounds they already know are in the word.

The second level has cards with the picture only. The student needs to sound out the word and find the matching letters.

We worked on both levels for a little bit today. Nothing strenuous since it is summer.

Jaida loves searching for the letters. She actually talks to them sometimes. She has quite the imagination…

apple tree cvc word building

Ta da! The magic moment. Forever frozen!

Practice building CVC Words with these super cute FREE apple tree mats.

Then, be sure to check out all of the other fun apple activities we’ve been doing!

apples with play dough patterns and math

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  1. MARIA FERNANDA GONZALEZ says

    August 22, 2020 at 12:31 pm

    Muy buen juego

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  2. Mia says

    February 18, 2020 at 9:09 am

    I would just like to say thank you for all the materials. I have printed quite a few things and my children absolutely love it.

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  3. glenda schekman says

    May 19, 2019 at 5:04 am

    Kim, your printables are amazing and I am so grateful to you for all your hard work that makes my life so much easier.
    kind regards,
    Glenda

    Reply
  4. amal says

    December 2, 2018 at 8:43 am

    thanks!

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  5. Cheryl says

    October 1, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    You have made it so easy for the kiddos to learn! Thank you

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    • Deanna says

      October 7, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Kim bo kyoung says

    August 30, 2018 at 10:12 am

    Thank you so much:)

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  7. linda says

    May 3, 2018 at 9:53 am

    thank you very much

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  8. Sylvia says

    May 2, 2018 at 7:03 am

    It’s so good to learn cvc-word!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

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  9. linda says

    May 1, 2018 at 2:46 am

    thank you

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  10. Cathy Lee says

    April 28, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Thanks. It’s great

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  11. Sue says

    April 27, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    This file is good!! Thank you.

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  12. Stacie says

    September 11, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    Thank you, Thank you! for making this and making it available for anyone to use. I work with the special education children in my school, and this is going to work amazingly for me.

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  13. Catherine says

    November 22, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Love this, perfect for my son who has been tasked with the same thing using a Sparklebox set from school. I’m hoping this will mix it up for him!

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  14. Renae says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    This is a really great CVC activity. The printable is adorable. If it’s okay, I’d love to include this activity as part of a round up at Every Star Is Different. The post will also include a Kids Learning Printables Linky Party, I’d love to invite you to link up! Hope to see you there!

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    • Kim says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks for including me!

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  15. Ruby Benally says

    October 12, 2014 at 1:15 am

    What a great idea!

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    • Kim says

      October 12, 2014 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you!

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    • Joy says

      April 28, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Great! I needed this kind of cvc teaching material.
      Thanks for your beautiful apple trees^^

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