It can be tough for a 1st grader to distinguish between short vowels! Every once in a while in RTI, we brush up on short vowel skills and practice reading all kinds of words with different sounds.
This week, we had a little fun being "Animal Detectives" as we searched for vowels and beginning/end sounds! We wrote all kinds of animal names as we searched for the correct spelling with our magnifying glasses.
Once we finished, we wrapped it all up with a writing activity. I think this one was pretty creative, right? (That's chasing, in case you couldn't figure it out)
Practicing short vowels can be fun! Check out links on my Resources page for some fun online activities to practice short vowels:
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