Make practicing CVC Short Vowels O and U fun, engaging, and hands-on with these Roll & Read printable board games. This phonics resource transforms short vowel decoding into an interactive activity that builds fluency through repetition and structured gameplay. Students roll a die, move along the board, and read the CVC word on each space. If they read it correctly, they stay. If not, they move back—adding accountability and motivation.
Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, RTI, literacy centers, small groups, and ESL/ELL phonics practice, these easy-to-follow games keep students focused on decoding while having fun.
What’s Included
- 3 different CVC Short O & U game boards (mixed vowel practice)
- 39 CVC Short O & U words for targeted decoding practice
- Printable game markers
- Teacher-friendly directions
- Boards print on two 8.5 x 11 pages or one 11 x 17 page if preferred
How to Play
- Print and assemble the board (two pages per board).
- Students place their markers on START.
- Roll the die and move forward.
- Read the CVC word on the space.
- If read correctly, stay on the space.
- If read incorrectly, move back (optional teacher rule).
- Follow any special board directions (move forward, go back, roll again).
- The first player to reach END wins.
Why Teachers Love These Short Vowel Games
- Low-prep: print, assemble, and reuse
- High repetition: supports automatic decoding
- Mixed vowel practice: reinforces short O and short U discrimination
- Easy differentiation: add spelling challenges or sentence use extensions
- Center-friendly: students quickly learn the routine
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Pair With Another Resource From My Shop
Extend short vowel practice across all five vowels by pairing this set with:
- CVC Word Fluency Bingo: Short Vowels (Print & Digital) — a whole-class or small-group activity that reinforces short vowel word recognition through listening and reading.
Also Available on TPT
This CVC Short O & U Roll & Read Board Game is also available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store for educators who prefer purchasing through TPT.