Decodable Sentence Puzzles
105 Self-Checking Sentence Puzzles for Short Vowel Practice
Looking for a fun and interactive way to help your students build decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension skills all at once? This hands-on puzzle pack is the perfect literacy center solution!
Inside, you'll find 105 puzzles—that’s 21 puzzles per short vowel sound (A, E, I, O, U)—designed for emergent readers. Each puzzle includes a simple, decodable sentence and a matching picture for students to pair together, reinforcing comprehension through visuals.
✅ What’s Included:
- 105 total sentence puzzles
- 21 puzzles for each short vowel: A, E, I, O, and U
- Sentences use high-frequency words, CVC words, and basic blends/digraphs
- Clear, student-friendly illustrations to support sentence meaning
🧠 Skills Targeted:
- Decoding short vowel words
- Reading fluency
- Sentence structure
- Visual comprehension
- High-frequency word recognition
💡 Ideas for Use:
- 📚 Literacy Centers — a go-to independent activity!
- 👥 Small Group Instruction — ideal for targeted phonics practice
- 🚶 Whole Group Partner Game — pass out pieces and have students walk around to find their match
- 🧠 Intervention — great for early readers who need additional practice
- 🌞 Morning Tubs or Early Finishers — keeps learners engaged meaningfully
📌 Bonus Tip:
Laminate the puzzle pieces for durability and repeated use all year long!
“These puzzles have been a game-changer for my reading block! My students love them, and I love how easy they are to prep and implement.” – Happy Teacher
Licensing Reminder:
Your purchase is for one classroom license only. Please purchase additional licenses for team or school use, or contact me for site licensing options.
Have questions? Use the Q&A section before purchasing, and check the preview file for a detailed look inside!