Smart Phonics Student Book 1: Long and Short Vowel Sounds

Smart Phonics Student Book 1 introduces children to long and short vowel sounds, one of the first big steps in learning to read English. Hearing the difference between a short vowel and a long vowel helps young readers decode new words on their own.

Work through Smart Phonics Student Book 1 sound by sound, saying each word aloud together before any writing. Short daily practice works best at this age. The book is a free PDF on Google Drive, linked from the button below. To explore one sound pair closely, see Exploring the Difference Between Short and Long E Sounds.