2nd grade
Long Vowel Word Search
Ten long vowel words spelled five different ways, hidden across, down and diagonally down: rain, tree, boat, kite, night and more.
Phonics worksheet · Long vowels
Vowel Team Sentences
Eight sentences with a vowel team missing: rain, play, bee, beach, boat, snow, feet and peach. Only one team makes a real word.
- Grade level
- 2nd grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Long vowels
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Long vowel sounds, Magic e, Vowel teams, Spelling choices
What kids do
“Read each sentence. Circle the vowel team that makes a real word. Write it on the line.”
Printed on the sheet:
- I ate a p buzzed by me.
Words on this sheet
aieeoaayoweaThe rAbThe bMy f
Teacher tip
Try each team in the word and listen for a real word.
How to use it
- Show the magic e with a wand: tap the e and the vowel says its name.
- Write the long vowel spellings for one sound side by side on the board.
- Keep a set of letter tiles or magnetic letters on the table for building words.
Watch for
Vowel team rules have exceptions, like bread and head. Treat them as words to remember.
Talk about it
- What other way could this sound be spelled?
- How did you figure out that word?
Take it further
Play “short or long” with word cards and a jump left or right.
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