Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Become a stronger reader and speller with this fun and simple short-vowel spelling lesson! In this video, we learn the short vowel sounds for A, E, I, O, and U, and then practice spelling some short vowel words together.
We'll review the short vowel sounds:
π A β /Δ/ as in apple
π E β /Δ/ as in elephant
π I β /Δ/ as in itch or insect
π O β /Ε/ as in octopus
β¬οΈ U β /Ε/ as in up
This video will help you:
π Hear each short vowel sound clearly
π€ Break words into phonemes
π Match sounds to the correct letters
πͺ Build spelling confidence
Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, homeschool, phonics intervention, and beginning readers. π You can do itβhappy spelling!
Ready to try it yourself? Keep practicing short vowel words on IXL with interactive questions that adapt to your level: ixl.com/ela/grade-1/spell-the-short-vowel-word?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YT-Tutorials
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Short vowel sounds review
00:38 Spelling Practice: Example 1
01:16 Spelling Practice: Example 2
01:33 Spelling Practice: Example 3
01:48 Spelling Practice: Example 4
02:07 Summary
Become a stronger reader and speller with this fun and simple short-vowel spelling lesson! In this video, we learn the short vowel sounds for A, E, I, O, and U, and then practice spelling some short vowel words together.
We'll review the short vowel sounds:
π A β /Δ/ as in apple
π E β /Δ/ as in elephant
π I β /Δ/ as in itch or insect
π O β /Ε/ as in octopus
β¬οΈ U β /Ε/ as in up
This video will help you:
π Hear each short vowel sound clearly
π€ Break words into phonemes
π Match sounds to the correct letters
πͺ Build spelling confidence
Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, homeschool, phonics intervention, and beginning readers. π You can do itβhappy spelling!
Ready to try it yourself? Keep practicing short vowel words on IXL with interactive questions that adapt to your level: ixl.com/ela/grade-1/spell-the-short-vowel-word?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YT-Tutorials
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Short vowel sounds review
00:38 Spelling Practice: Example 1
01:16 Spelling Practice: Example 2
01:33 Spelling Practice: Example 3
01:48 Spelling Practice: Example 4
02:07 Summary
