Engage young learners in an interactive phonics activity with CVC Word Dig. This hands-on resource helps students develop their phonological awareness, letter-sound recognition, and CVC word spelling skills. Using a magnifying glass, students ‘dig’ for hidden images on bone-shaped cards and record the corresponding CVC words.

How to Complete

Print and cut out the CVC Word Dig Bones and ensure each student has a magnifying glass and a recording mat or sheet. A teacher reference page has also been included.

1. Students will take turns selecting a bone card and using a magnifying glass to discover the hidden image.
2. Once they have identified the image, students will say the word aloud, focusing on segmenting and blending the sounds.
3. They will then write the word on their recording mat or sheet.
4. Continue the process until all the bones have been ‘dug up’ and recorded.

Additional Tips

1. Place the recording mat in a write-and-wipe sleeve and have students use a dry-erase marker to record their answers.
2. Create a fun sensory experience by burying the bone cards in trays filled with sand for students to ‘dig’ up.
3. Turn the activity into a game where students race to identify and record the most words in a set time.

Extension Ideas

1. Letter Manipulation: Instead of writing the words, have students use magnetic letters or letter tiles to build the words.
2. Sentence Building: Challenge students to use their newly discovered CVC words in simple sentences to enhance comprehension.
3. Differentiation: Offer pre-written word lists for emerging learners or encourage advanced students to sort words by vowel sounds.

Our CVC Word Dig resource is an interactive and engaging resource that brings learning to life while reinforcing early literacy skills in a fun and motivating way!