Short I and Long I Worksheets (CVC and CVCe Practice)

Short i and long i worksheets give beginning readers a clear way to practice both vowel sounds side by side. This printable set uses short i CVC words and long i CVCe words so children can compare patterns such as bit/bite, fin/fine, and pin/pine. These pages work well for kindergarten and early first grade phonics review.

My Kindergartner and I are working hard on mastering CVC words, and I am happy to say that I am starting to see slight improvements in his ability to read his CVC readers. He has been a child that has had a slower start to reading.

And that is just fine. He is moving along at his own pace.

I introduced the Long A sound with a_e words, also known as CVCe words last week and he has been very slow to pick those up. I am a busy bee preparing the rest of the vowels in this series so they are ready for me to print and go when he gets to the next stage.

Download and print this set of Short I and Long I CVC and CVCe worksheets for your young learner, too!

Short I and Long I Worksheet Practice Packet CVC and CVCe

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Short I and Long I Worksheets (CVC and CVCe Practice)

In this worksheet packet, you will find only Short i CVC words and Long i CVCe words. Words like ‘hive’ or ‘pine’.

I will publish future worksheet packets where we study the other ways to make the Long I sound such as the vowel team igh or vowel team ie or the “sometimes y.”

This packet is helpful for beginning readers that are trying to grasp the sound of short i versus long i.

At-a-Glance – Short i and Long i CVCe Worksheets

Ages: Kindergarten + early 1st
Pages: 10 worksheets + 2 posters
Skills: Long i CVCe words, short i CVC words, silent e, phonics, reading
Prep: print-and-go
Use for: phonics lessons, CVCe review, independent practice, small group work

Short i and Long i CVCe worksheets for kindergarten and 1st grade

What’s Included in These Short I and Long I Worksheets

You will find the following activities in this short i and long i worksheet set:

Practice Short I and Long I – Cut and paste the correct word under the picture
Sorting: Short I and Long I – Cut and paste the word in the correct column
Match the Picture – Match each Long I word with the correct picture
Which Word? – Choose the correct word under each picture
Find the Long I Word – Word search with clues going horizontally and vertically
Finish the Sentence – Use the word bank to complete each sentence
Color By Code – Uses Short I and Long I CVCe words

Long i CVCe worksheets with short i practice

Read, Trace, and Write – Read the word, trace the word, and then write the word.
Sentence Match – Choose the sentence that best matches the picture.
Maze It! – Trace the Long I CVCe words through the maze. Then complete the words by writing the missing letters.
Short I Picture Poster – 8.5×11″ size poster with Short I pictures
Long I CVCe Picture Poster – 8.5×11″ poster with Long I CVCe pictures
Also includes several ideas for using the picture posters
Answer keys included

Short i and long i worksheets for CVC and CVCe words

How to Use These Vowel Worksheets

These pages work well when your child is ready to compare short i and long i words side by side. You might use one or two pages per day, read the words aloud together first, and then have your child complete the activity independently.

You can also use the picture posters as a quick warm-up before the worksheet page.

Short I and Long I Picture Posters

In addition to the 10 worksheets in this packet, I have included (2) 8.5 x 11″ picture posters – one that focuses on the Short I sound and one that focuses on the Long I sound using CVCe words.

I have included several ideas for using these picture posters in the worksheet packet, so make sure you don’t miss that page in the front!

Download Your Short I and Long I Worksheets

There are a variety of ways to access these short i and long i worksheets. Choose what is best for your situation:

✅ Worksheet Packet

The complete packet includes 10 worksheets and 2 picture posters for short i and long i practice. Answer keys are also included. This is a great option for CVC and CVCe practice all week.

Short i and Long i Worksheets (CVC and CVCe Practice)

$2.50

✔ Practice short i and long i vowel sounds
✔ CVC and CVCe word activities
✔ Print-and-go worksheets (no prep required)
✔ Perfect for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

✅ Bundle Option

This packet is also included in the full Short and Long Vowel Worksheets Bundle. The bundle includes the A, I, O, and U sets, making it a better value if you want all of the short and long vowel practice together.

Short Vowel and Long Vowel Worksheets BUNDLE – CVC and CVCe Words

Short Vowel and Long Vowel CVC and CVCe Worksheets

Includes the following at a 20% discount:

Short A and Long A Worksheet Packet
Short I and Long I Worksheet Packet
Short O and Long O Worksheet Packet
Short U and Long U Worksheet Packet

✅ All Access Pass Option

All Access Pass members can download the full Short I and Long I packet from the Phonics and Reading section inside the membership area.

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Short I and Long I Worksheets (CVC and CVCe Practice)

At-a-Glance – Short i and Long i CVCe Worksheets

What’s Included in These Short I and Long I Worksheets

How to Use These Vowel Worksheets

Short I and Long I Picture Posters