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This 24-word short-vowel word search reinforces phonics for early readers in Grades 1–2. Hidden words include cat, bat, hen, and bed—all common consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) patterns. The smiley-shaped grid makes it engaging for beginning readers as a phonics review, reading-center activity, or take-home practice sheet.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Phonics
Grade Level:
1st – 2nd Grades
Updated May 2026

Word List

  • CAN
  • MAN
  • PAN
  • VAN
  • BAT
  • CAT
  • HAT
  • RAT
  • DAM
  • JAM
  • RAM
  • YAM
  • CAP
  • MAP
  • NAP
  • TAP
  • HEN
  • MEN
  • PEN
  • TEN
  • BED
  • RED
  • JET
  • PET

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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