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 Engage early readers with these interactive and visually appealing CVC Word Puzzles focusing on the short “u” sound (e.g. bug, cub, bud, gum, rug). Each puzzle is thoughtfully designed to support phonics learning, word building, and visual recognition. What’s included: - A collection of 19 CVC word puzzles with short “u” vowel sounds - Each puzzle is split into 3 pieces – one letter per piece (C-V-C) - A matching image is split across the puzzle pieces When children arrange the letters in the correct order, the picture forms correctly – providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment Perfect for: - Phonics practice - Independent or small group literacy centers - Early years and KS1 classrooms - Home learning and intervention sessions Why it works: - Combining phonics with visual problem-solving, this resource helps children:     -  Recognize and spell CVC words     -  Understand letter-sound correspondence     -  Develop fine m...

  CVC Word Cards with Short 'u' and Sound Buttons – 22 Real Words Support early readers in mastering short vowel sounds with this set of 22 real CVC word cards featuring the short 'u' sound. Each card includes sound buttons to guide children in segmenting and blending, helping to build essential phonics skills. This resource is perfect for reinforcing real, decodable consonant-vowel-consonant words with a short u vowel, ideal for use in phonics lessons, small group work, and independent reading stations.  What’s Included: - 22 real CVC words with the short u sound (e.g. bug, sun, mug, tub, hug) Each card features: - Sound buttons under each phoneme to support decoding - A clear, easy-to-read font - Color-coded borders by word family ending (e.g. -ug, -un, -ub), making it easy to organise and sort Color-Coded Word Endings: - Each word family shares a unique border color Skills Focus: - Group and recognise similar spelling patterns - Develop confidence through repetition ...