Are your kids learning the difference between long vowel sounds and short vowel sounds? Let’s make it fun! We’re sharing these long “I” words worksheets that are a perfect way to practice long I sounds, whether it’s at home or in the classroom.
Free Printable Long “I” Words worksheets
Each vowel can make two different sounds: a short vowel sound and a long vowel sound. Learning the different vowel sounds is a vital skill for children!
Short “i” Sound
The short “i” sound is typically found in words where the letter “i” is in a syllable that ends with a consonant. It sounds as in the word “sit.” Here are a few examples:
Long “i” Sound
The long “i” sound is the same as the name of the letter “i.” It often appears in words where the letter “i” is followed by a silent “e” or in certain vowel combinations like “ie” or “igh.” Here are some examples:
These worksheets are a fantastic resource for children because they make learning about the I vowel sounds fun. By identifying long “i” words, kids can improve their phonemic awareness, which is a crucial skill for reading and spelling. Plus, the images are black and white, which kids can color after completing the activity. So, print out these worksheets and let’s start!
LONG I WORDS WORKSHEET
Our first long “I” words worksheet has words that correspond to a long I sound or a short I sound. Kids can use a crayon or a marker to tick or circle all the words that have a long I sound, and color the drawings after they’re done!
LONG I WORDS PRINTABLE
Our second long “I” words worksheet includes other words that may include a short “I” sound or a long “I” sound. Can you identify all of them? Take a look at our explanation above if you need some help!
DOWNLOAD & PRINT LONG “I” WORDS WORKSHEETS PDF FILE HERE
This long “I” words printable set is sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
SUPPLIES For Long I words Worksheets
The printed long “I” words worksheets pdf — see button above to download & print
Something to color with: favorite crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, water colors…
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Did you have fun recognizing the long I words in our long I words worksheet set?
