These Fall Color by CVC Words worksheets give beginning readers extra practice sounding out short vowel words while completing a fun fall color-by-code activity. The 30-page packet includes worksheets for short a, short e, short i, short o, and short u words, along with five mixed short vowel pages for review. Children practice reading each CVC word as they follow the code to complete the fall-themed pictures.
These print-and-go phonics worksheets work well for Kindergarten and 1st Grade morning work, reading review, independent practice, or a quiet fall activity. Be sure to browse through more fall worksheets and hands-on printable activities for additional seasonal learning ideas.
The original Fall Color By CVC Words Worksheets were published way back in September of 2016. As I update and re-fresh many of those packets from 8-10 years ago, I find pictures of my children scattered here and there.
The little hands in the original picture from down below make my heart feel so full of joy.
When I created this packet, the 5-year-old in the original pictures was working slowly through All About Reading Level 1, which took up a majority of our phonics time during school. Because she loved to color, I made her this Color by Code packet. She loved it and it was just right for her!
Note: This post was originally published September 2016. It has been updated a few times through the years. Please download the newest version and enjoy again!

🍂 Make sure you browse through the variety of fall worksheets and hands-on printable activities here at Mama’s Learning Corner! You will find phonics work, match games, pumpkin theme, apple theme, and more!
Fall Color By CVC Words Worksheets
This set of Fall Color By CVC Words worksheets are such a fun way to practice learning to sound out those CVC words!
This set contains 25 CVC worksheets, with 5 worksheets focusing on each short vowel sound.
For example, the short a CVC worksheets might include the words mat, tan, sap, or mad.
The short e CVC worksheets might include the words red, ten, pet, or men.
As a BONUS, I’ve included 5 free mixed short vowel worksheets for extra practice!

And of course, each page features a fun fall themed picture!

Included in this 30 page worksheet packet:
- Short A CVC Words – 5 pages
- Short E CVC Words – 5 pages
- Short I CVC Words – 5 pages
- Short O CVC Words – 5 pages
- Short U CVC Words – 5 pages
- Mixed Short Vowel CVC Words – 5 BONUS PAGES


All Access Pass members can download this entire packet in the All Access Pass area.
After you log in, choose the Fall and Winter page and scroll down until you see this particular worksheet packet. Then just click and your download will start immediately.
Download the free Short A Color by CVC Words Worksheet SamplerOr you can purchase the Fall CVC Words Worksheet Packet here:
Fall Color By CVC Word Worksheets
Fall Color By CVC Word Worksheets
Contains 30 printable color by number worksheets, 5 pages of CVC words for each short vowel. Includes 5 bonus pages of mixed short vowels for more practice!








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Thanks for all the great printables! And CONGRATULATIONS! I’m sure you have all our utmost sympathy and support. Hopefully you will be feeling better soon!
ps I found some really great (free sample) reading games on the All About Reading website. Your daughter might enjoy them as much as my son is. We printed out the duck pond, fried egg, and flip book ones. Even my (dyslexic) 8 yr old is excited to play.
Thank you, Brenda! Oh yes, the freebies over at All About Reading are GREAT, aren’t they?! I’ve used AAR with three of my children and I just love how the concepts are presented. I’m a big fan. 🙂
I have downloaded A LOT of your materials, but this is by far my favorite. Can you make more color by CVC word worksheets for Winter, Spring, and Summer? Please?!
I am so glad you and your kiddos like them, Ashleigh! I have about a million and one color by code worksheets in progress. Well, maybe not a million…but a LOT. Color by CVC, Color by CVCe, Color by Coin, Color by Addition or Subtraction…this list goes on and on! I have a Valentine’s Maze coming out in the next day or two that will have CVC words also, so be on the lookout for that!
And yes, I will put Color by CVC for the rest of the seasons on my to-do list. 🙂
Thank you for being a reader here at Mama’s!
xo, Lauren