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Short U Words Worksheets

Learning short vowels is a key phonics skill for new readers. These colorful short U words worksheets offer a comprehensive review of decoding and spelling simple short U words.

Knowing vowel sounds can boost your child’s overall literacy and comprehension. Consider our spelling worksheets for more review.

Short U Words Worksheets

Kindergarten spelling worksheet helps your child practice spelling short U words like HUG, RUN, BUG and more.

Build Short U Words

Kindergarten spelling worksheet helps your child practice spelling short U words like HUG, RUN, BUG and more.

Build Short U Words

Short U words are just so much fun! Start with one of the green letters in this spelling worksheet and combine it with a pink word family to build short U words. You’re learning how to read and spell new words – keep going with more kindergarten spelling worksheets!

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Kindergarten spelling worksheet combines coloring and spelling CVC words related to Valentine's Day.

Choose the First Letter

Kindergarten spelling worksheet combines coloring and spelling CVC words related to Valentine's Day.

Choose the First Letter

Our Valentine’s Day spelling worksheet invites your child to pick the correct first letter to spell CVC words. A great way to practice spelling and word families. Coloring fun, too!

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First grade spelling worksheet - cut and paste the correct vowels to spell short vowel words. Color the pictures, too.

Choose the Vowel 1

First grade spelling worksheet - cut and paste the correct vowels to spell short vowel words. Color the pictures, too.

Choose the Vowel 1

This spelling worksheet is packed with learning AND fun! Your child will cut and paste the correct vowels to read and spell simple CVC words like SUB, PIG, and CAT. Great practice of short vowels and word families as well as spelling!

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First grade spelling worksheet - cut & paste the correct vowels to spell the words BUG, COW, BELL.

Choose the Vowel 4

First grade spelling worksheet - cut & paste the correct vowels to spell the words BUG, COW, BELL.

Choose the Vowel 4

Cut and paste the vowels in the correct spaces to finish spelling these CVC words. Then color the pictures! Practicing words that use short vowels is important for mastering word families and increasing your vocabulary. Keep it up with more spelling worksheets!

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First grade spelling worksheet - which are the correct vowels to spell the words TEN, SIT, TUB?

Choose the Vowel 5

First grade spelling worksheet - which are the correct vowels to spell the words TEN, SIT, TUB?

Choose the Vowel 5

Get your crayons, glue, and scissors ready for this spelling worksheet! Cut and paste the correct vowels to read and spell simple CVC words like TEN, SIT, and TUB. Great short vowels and word families practice, too!

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Kindergarten spelling worksheet - read all the short U words and circle the ones that match the pictures.

Short U Words Circle It

Kindergarten spelling worksheet - read all the short U words and circle the ones that match the pictures.

Short U Words Circle It

Read the words under each picture and circle the one that is spelled correctly! Our kindergarten spelling worksheets are ideal for reviewing short U words and word families – all while having fun with a colorful spelling worksheet!

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Kindergarten spelling worksheet - circle the short U words that match the pictures. Then color the pictures.

Short U Words Color & Circle

Kindergarten spelling worksheet - circle the short U words that match the pictures. Then color the pictures.

Short U Words Color & Circle

Is that a CUP or a CUB? Your child will read sets of short U words in this spelling worksheet and then circle the word that matches the picture. An interactive chance to work on word families along with boosting spelling skills at home.

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Kindergarten UG word family worksheet offers a simple story to help your child read short U words.

Short U Words Comprehension Story: Bugs and Dogs

Kindergarten UG word family worksheet offers a simple story to help your child read short U words.

Short U Words Comprehension Story: Bugs and Dogs

Busy dogs and funny bugs are the stars of this UG word family story. Read the minibook, trace the letters, color the pictures, and answer the questions in this reading comprehension worksheet. A great way for your child to practice short U words and increase their vocabulary – and confidence!

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Kindergarten UB word family worksheet gives kids practice reading a simple story with short U words.

Short U Words Comprehension Story: The Tub

Kindergarten UB word family worksheet gives kids practice reading a simple story with short U words.

Short U Words Comprehension Story: The Tub

What happens when you put a hog in a tub? Find out in this silly UB word family story! Read the minibook, color the pictures, and answer the questions in this reading comprehension worksheet. A great way for your child to practice short U words and increase their vocabulary – and confidence!

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Kindergarten short U worksheets celebrate Groundhog Day with a colorful review of short U words like MUD, BUG, SUN and more.

Short U Words Make a Match Groundhog Day

Kindergarten short U worksheets celebrate Groundhog Day with a colorful review of short U words like MUD, BUG, SUN and more.

Short U Words Make a Match Groundhog Day

What will the groundhog see when he comes out of his burrow? Lots of possibilities! Draw a line from each short U word to the correct picture. Try more short U worksheets or practice other short vowels for more skill boosting.

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Kindergarten UB word family worksheet invites children to read and circle short U words.

UB Word Family Circle It

Kindergarten UB word family worksheet invites children to read and circle short U words.

UB Word Family Circle It

Read all the words aloud, then circle the short U words that rhyme with tub. Underline the word that is something that floats! Can you think of other words in the UB word family? Keep practicing different word families. The more you know, the more words you can read!

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Kindergarten UB word family worksheet gives kids practice reading a simple story with short U words.

UB Word Family Comprehension Story: The Tub

Kindergarten UB word family worksheet gives kids practice reading a simple story with short U words.

UB Word Family Comprehension Story: The Tub

It’s time to read, write, and color! Read this UB word family story, trace the letters, color the pictures, and answer the comprehension questions. The more word families you learn, the more new words you can read – keep going!

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Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - write the UT words, then color the pictures!

UB Word Family Make a Word

Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - write the UT words, then color the pictures!

UB Word Family Make a Word

Write the letter U on each line, then read aloud the words you made. Color the pictures, too! Short U words are fun – and there are so many word families to explore. Do you know other words in the UB word family? Write them on the back. Try our other letter U worksheets for […]

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Kindergarten UB word family worksheet - Write each UB word in its corresponding block, then read the word aloud.

UB Word Family Word Shapes

Kindergarten UB word family worksheet - Write each UB word in its corresponding block, then read the word aloud.

UB Word Family Word Shapes

The UB word family is full of words! Write each word in the matching block. Remember that some shapes reach higher or lower than others! Which word is something you could use to get clean? Circle it! Learning word families helps your child recognize patterns in new words and grow their vocabulary.

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Kindergarten UD word family worksheet - Trace the UD words, then match each word to the correct picture.

UD Word Family Read and Write

Kindergarten UD word family worksheet - Trace the UD words, then match each word to the correct picture.

UD Word Family Read and Write

Trace the UD words, then draw a line from the word to the correct picture. Which of these short U words is something that smells nice? Circle it! Can you think of other words in the UD word family? Write them on the back. The more word families you know, the more words you’ll be […]

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Kindergarten UG word family worksheet with a Valentine's theme - circle the words that rhyme with HUG.

UG Word Family Circle It Valentine

Kindergarten UG word family worksheet with a Valentine's theme - circle the words that rhyme with HUG.

UG Word Family Circle It Valentine

On Valentine’s Day, why not practice the UG word family by giving someone a hug? Circle the UG words and then color the picture. Write even more UG words on the back of the sheet for an extra challenge. Keep it up – you’re mastering word families – an important building block of reading!

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Kindergarten UG word family worksheet offers a simple story to help your child read short U words.

UG Word Family Comprehension Story: Bugs and Dogs

Kindergarten UG word family worksheet offers a simple story to help your child read short U words.

UG Word Family Comprehension Story: Bugs and Dogs

It’s time to read, write, and color! Read this UG word family story, trace the letters, color the pictures, and answer the comprehension questions. There are so many word families to explore – keep practicing and soon you’ll be a reading superstar!

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Kindergarten UG word family worksheet - Match each of the short U words to the correct picture.

UG Word Family Make a Match

Kindergarten UG word family worksheet - Match each of the short U words to the correct picture.

UG Word Family Make a Match

Read each UG word aloud, then draw a line to match the short U words with their pictures. Circle the word that’s something with wings. Can you think of other words in the UG word family? Write them on the back of the sheet. Keep going – there are more word families to explore!

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Kindergarten UG word family worksheet - write the letter U in the spaces and read the words you made. Color pictures, too!

UG Word Family Make a Word

Kindergarten UG word family worksheet - write the letter U in the spaces and read the words you made. Color pictures, too!

UG Word Family Make a Word

Get ready to HUG a BUG with this UG word family worksheet! Write the letter U in the blank spaces, then read the words you made. Practicing short U words and word families is one of the best ways to boost your reading skills. Keep going!

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Kindergarten UG word family worksheet - Write each UG word in its corresponding block, then read the word aloud.

UG Word Family Word Shapes

Kindergarten UG word family worksheet - Write each UG word in its corresponding block, then read the word aloud.

UG Word Family Word Shapes

Let’s write words from the UG word family. Write each word in the matching block. Remember that some shapes reach higher or lower than others! Which word is something you might see flying outside? Circle it! Word families help you recognize patterns in new words and expand your vocabulary.

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Kindergarten UN word family worksheet - Read all the words and circle the ones that rhyme with SUN.

UN Word Family Circle It

Kindergarten UN word family worksheet - Read all the words and circle the ones that rhyme with SUN.

UN Word Family Circle It

Read all the words aloud, then circle the short U words that rhyme with sun. Can you think of other words in the UN word family? The more word families you know, the more words you can read!

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Kindergarten UN word family worksheet - draw pictures to match the UN words.

UN Word Family Let’s Draw

Kindergarten UN word family worksheet - draw pictures to match the UN words.

UN Word Family Let’s Draw

Get out your crayons and have fun drawing a picture in each box to match the word! Draw a line under the word that’s something you can do with your feet. Can you think of other words in the UN word family? Keep practicing short U words to improve your reading, spelling, and vocabulary!

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Kindergarten UN word family worksheet - Find and circle all the UN words hidden in the puzzle.

UN Word Family Word Find

Kindergarten UN word family worksheet - Find and circle all the UN words hidden in the puzzle.

UN Word Family Word Find

Read all the words aloud. Then circle them in this UN word family puzzle. HINT: The scrambled short U words are hidden across or down. Can you think of other UN words? Write them on the back of this sheet for an extra challenge. Learning new word families will help you become a great reader!

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First grade spelling worksheet - unscramble the letters to write the CVC words BUS, TUB, CUP and more.

Unscramble Letter U Words 1

First grade spelling worksheet - unscramble the letters to write the CVC words BUS, TUB, CUP and more.

Unscramble Letter U Words 1

Is that a UBG or a BUG crawling on the tree? You’ll find out by unscrambling the short U words in this spelling worksheet. It’s a colorful way to support your child’s reading and spelling skills at home. Consider other 1st grade spelling worksheets to keep the learning going!

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First grade spelling worksheet - unscramble the letters to write the CVC words RUG, SUN, MUD and more.

Unscramble Letter U Words 2

First grade spelling worksheet - unscramble the letters to write the CVC words RUG, SUN, MUD and more.

Unscramble Letter U Words 2

Spelling and phonics are two distinct skills, but they often are practiced together. In this spelling worksheet, your child will unscramble the letters to correctly spell some simple short U words like RUG and SUN. Ideal at-home practice of word families, too!

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Kindergarten UP word family worksheet - draw pictures to match the UP words.

UP Word Family Let’s Draw

Kindergarten UP word family worksheet - draw pictures to match the UP words.

UP Word Family Let’s Draw

Get out your crayons and have fun drawing a picture in each box to match the UP word! Can you think of other words in the UP word family? How many other word families do you know? Learning new short U words is a great way to grow your vocabulary and boost your reading skills!

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Kindergarten UP word family worksheet - Match each of the words ending in UP to the correct picture.

UP Word Family Make a Match

Kindergarten UP word family worksheet - Match each of the words ending in UP to the correct picture.

UP Word Family Make a Match

Draw a line to match the short U words with their pictures. Circle the UP word that’s something you can snuggle. Can you think of other words in the UP word family? Write them on the back of the sheet. Keep going – there are more word families to explore!

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Kindergarten UP word family worksheet - Write each UP word in its corresponding block, then read it aloud.

UP Word Family Word Shapes

Kindergarten UP word family worksheet - Write each UP word in its corresponding block, then read it aloud.

UP Word Family Word Shapes

Read each word aloud. Then write it in the matching word block. As you write the letters, remember that some shapes reach higher or lower than others! Can you think of other words in the UP word family? Learning word families will help you recognize patterns in words, making it easier to read!

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Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - draw pictures to match the UT words.

UT Word Family Let’s Draw

Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - draw pictures to match the UT words.

UT Word Family Let’s Draw

Get your crayons and have fun drawing a picture in each box to match the UT word! Can you think of other words in the UT word family? Write them on the back. The more word families you know, the more words you’ll be able to read. Our short vowels resources and short U words […]

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Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - Match each of the short U words to the correct picture.

UT Word Family Make a Match

Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - Match each of the short U words to the correct picture.

UT Word Family Make a Match

The UT word family can be a bit NUTS! Read all the words aloud. Then draw a line to match each word with its picture! Learning more short U words and more word families will help you become a great reader!

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Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - write the UT words, then color the pictures!

UT Word Family Make a Word

Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - write the UT words, then color the pictures!

UT Word Family Make a Word

Write the letter U on each line, then read aloud the words you made. Color the pictures, too! Short U words are fun – and there are so many word families to explore. Do you know other words in the UT word family? Write them on the back. Try our other letter U worksheets for […]

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Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - Trace the UT words, then match each word to the correct picture.

UT Word Family Read and Write

Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - Trace the UT words, then match each word to the correct picture.

UT Word Family Read and Write

Trace the UT words, then draw a line from the word to the correct picture. Which of these short U words is something to eat? Circle it! What other words in the UT word family do you know? Learning new word families helps you recognize the patterns in words. Practice with our letter U worksheets!

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Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - Find and circle all the UT words hidden in the puzzle.

UT Word Family Word Find

Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - Find and circle all the UT words hidden in the puzzle.

UT Word Family Word Find

Read all the words aloud. Then circle them in this UT word family puzzle. HINT: The scrambled short U words are hidden across or down. Can you think of other UT words? Write them on the back of this sheet for an extra challenge. Learning new word families will help you become a great reader!

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Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - write UT in the blanks and read the words you've made.

UT Word Family Write It

Kindergarten UT word family worksheet - write UT in the blanks and read the words you've made.

UT Word Family Write It

Write the letters UT in the blanks and then read the short U words you made. Can you think of other words in the UT word family? Write them on the back. The more word families you know, the more words you’ll be able to read. Our vowel sounds resources can help!

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