🌟 PHONICS 🌟 What Are CVC Words? CVC words are simple three-letter words that follow the pattern Consonant–Vowel–Consonant. Some examples are cat, dog, and sun. Because they are short, predictable, and easy to sound out, CVC words are often the very first words children learn to read. Why Are CVC Words Helpful? ✨They build confidence. Children can quickly blend the sounds together to read a real word, which makes them feel successful. ✨They teach sound blending. CVC words encourage children to put individual letter sounds together, a key step in learning to read fluently. ✨They give practice with decoding. Each sound is clear and distinct, helping children understand how letters represent sounds. The Special Role of Vowels Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) are the heart of every word. Without vowels, most words would just be a string of consonant sounds that are hard to say. In CVC words, the vowel in the middle is especially important because it holds the word together and determines how i...