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CVC -ub Word Family Worksheets with Reading and Writing

Age Group: 4–6 years No. of Pages: 7 Format: Printable PDF

These 7 printable pages help children aged 4–6 read and write CVC -ub words like cub, rub, tub, sub, from unscrambling letters to reading a short story and answering questions.

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Age: 4–6 years
Subject: English (Phonics)
Word family: -ub (short u)
Skill: Reading and writing CVC words
Format: Printable PDF
Pages: 7

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About This Worksheet

Once children can read a few CVC words, writing them is the next step. This pack moves from single words to sentences and a short story, all built on the -ub word family.

Each page practises one skill, so children build spelling, reading fluency and comprehension step by step.

Activities in This Pack

  • CVC -ub word list (cub, rub, tub, sub)
  • Jumbled words: unscramble and write
  • Circle the matching picture for each word
  • Sentence formation
  • Word search
  • Read a simple story and fill in the blanks
  • Reading comprehension questions

Skills Your Child Practises

  • Reading CVC words
  • Spelling
  • Sentence building
  • Reading comprehension
  • Visual scanning
  • Handwriting

How to Use This Worksheet

  • Start with the word list and read it aloud.
  • Sound out jumbled letters before writing.
  • Read the sentences together with expression.
  • Ask simple questions about the story.
  • Praise correct spelling and good tries.

What’s Next?

Next: CVC -ug Word Family Worksheets for Preschool, the -ug word family. For more, see all our CVC worksheets.

Where This Worksheet Fits

This pack is part of our short u CVC word families. For each family, start with the no-writing pack, then move on to reading and writing:

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