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Long vowel sounds 'a' and 'e'

Long vowel a and e page
A long vowel is pronounced for a longer time than a short vowel sound. In the word mat, the vowel 'a' is short, but in mate, it's long. Use this worksheet to practise the long vowel sounds 'a' and 'e' and consolidate your child's phonics learning at home.
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Keystage:  Reception, KS1, Year 1, Year 2

What is a long vowel sound?

Long vowels are vowel sounds that last for a longer time compared to their short counterparts. When pronouncing a long vowel sound, we extend the sound for a longer duration without closing any part of our mouth or throat. In contrast to short vowels, typically represented by a single letter, long vowels are commonly denoted by a vowel digraph or a vowel followed by a silent 'e.' 

What will your child learn with this long vowel sound worksheet?

This long vowel sound worksheet focuses on the long 'a' and 'e' vowels. A clear and easy explanation and example if provided and then a jumble of words that your child must organise into long 'a' and long 'e' boxes. The answers are provided so that you can check their work when they're done. This is a nice, simple activity, created by a retired teacher with a decade of experience working with children in primary school. 

Once your child has mastered long vowels 'a' and 'e', they can move onto our other long vowel sounds worksheets.