As students are learning the letters and sounds of the alphabet it is important that they use the letters to read and write words. They need to understand that letters represent sounds and that the sounds combine to make words. At this stage in reading instruction we introduce CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. CVC word building cards are helpful in teaching students that simple words can be created with 2 learned consonants and a vowel.  It’s really exciting when our young readers begin to realize that they can actually sound out words! These CVC Build A Word cards are ideal for either small group instruction or as an activity for your independent centers. I like to use these magnets from Banks School Supply because