Looking for a hands-on way to practice CVC words? This easy DIY activity turns two transparent cups into a fun phonics spinner! It’s a great way to reinforce short vowel sounds and build early reading confidence. Let’s get started!
Materials Needed:
2 transparent plastic cups
Dot stickers
Permanent marker
2 white paper strips
Tape
How to Make It:
- Take the first cup and place dot stickers around the outside. On each sticker, write a vowel (a, e, i, o, u).
- Take the second cup and tape two white paper strips inside. This makes the cup reusable.
- On the left side, write a beginning sounds (e.g., b, c, d, f, g, m, p, s, t).
- On the right strip, write a different ending sounds (e.g., p,d,t,m,n).
- Place the second cup over the first so that vowel comes in between the paper strips.
- Rotate the bottom or inside cup to change the vowels and make different cvc words.
Check out the resources related to CVC words.
How to Use It:
- Have your child spin the inside cup to create new words.
- Sound out each letter and blend them together.
- Ask them to read and identify whether the word is real or nonsense.
- Challenge them to use real words in sentences!
This simple tool is perfect for independent practice, small group work, or literacy centers. Plus, kids love the interactive element of spinning and discovering new words!
Give this DIY CVC phonics spinner a try, and let us know how it works for your little learners!