Save this hands-on word play activity to help kids practice short vowels and CVC words in a fun, low-prep way ✨ Here’s how it works: Draw five envelopes and label them with the vowels a, e, i, o, u—give each vowel its own color code. Write simple CVC words on small cards and spread them out. Your child reads each word and sorts it into the correct colored envelope based on the vowel sound. This phonics activity builds early reading skills, strengthens vowel recognition, and supports reading read