Stage 1 Extension Pack

Build transfer with targeted CVC words and short vowels practice.

Use this Extension Pack after students have had clear instruction with CVC words and short vowels. Activities move the pattern into sorting, spelling, word work, comprehension, and transfer tasks so students practice using the skill in more flexible ways.

Printable PDFSkill applicationGrades K-2

Stage 1 Extension Pack: CVC Words & Short Vowels cover

Preview the resource

Preview the Extension routines.

Extension pages give students more ways to apply the same phonics focus after instruction.

Extension activity formats showing Spelling, Word Ladder, and Comprehension

Application routines

Sorting, spelling, ladders, and comprehension formats help students use the target pattern.

Extension worksheet spotlight showing word ladder structure and skill labeling

Extension page structure

Consistent Extension layouts support transfer practice through spelling, ladders, comprehension, and word work.

What you get

Designed to make the next step easier to teach.

Application practice

Activities help students use CVC words and short vowels beyond first instruction.

Transfer formats

Sorting, spelling, comprehension, and word-building routines extend the skill.

Pairs with Core

Best after students have had clear instruction with the target pattern.