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Turn your own phonics word lists into CVC flashcards

Printed CVC sets rarely match the words a child is reading this week. Upload your worksheet, word list or a photo of a page and get flashcards built from it.

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Why a custom set beats a generic CVC download

Short-vowel practice sticks when the words match what a child is reading this week, which is why a generic CVC flashcards PDF download often falls short. A custom set from the exact lists your class or family uses keeps every card relevant.

  • Turn any worksheet or word list into flashcards in one upload.
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Example CVC words for phonics flashcards
What does CVC stand for in phonics?Consonant-vowel-consonant, a word pattern with a short vowel such as cat, pen, or sit.
Read the CVC word: b-u-gbug, sounded as /b/ /ŭ/ /g/ with a short u.
Which word fits the CVC pattern: sheep, bag, or rain?bag, because b-a-g is consonant-vowel-consonant; sheep and rain use vowel teams.
Change the vowel in pin to make a new CVC wordpan, pen, or pun, since swapping a short vowel creates a different CVC word.
Why is cake not a typical CVC word?It ends in a silent e, which makes the vowel long, while CVC words use short vowels like in hat or cup.
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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, plain notes or a photo of a worksheet. The words on your page become the flashcards.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and the ones you know fade into longer gaps, so practice stays focused.

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Turn the same word list into multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations, or into a mind map of vowel patterns.

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Add a PDF, DOCX, notes file or a photo of the page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a CVC word?

A CVC word follows a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern with a short vowel, such as cat, pen, or sit. Children usually learn these before words with vowel teams or silent e.

How many CVC words should a child practice at once?

Short sets work better than long lists, so keep each session to a small group of words. Add new words once the child reads the current group without help.

Can I export my CVC flashcards to PDF?

Yes, PDF export is included with the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can begin on the Free plan without a credit card and upgrade later if you need exports or more generations.

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