Free game · ages 4–7

CVC words game — build cat, hen, pig, dog and sun

A phonics game for little readers. Polly says a three-letter word like cat, hen or sun and shows its picture — tap the letters to build it. Practise one short vowel (a, e, i, o, u) or mix them all.

How to play CVC Word Builder

Choose a short vowel — a, e, i, o or u — or “All vowels”.
Polly says the word and shows a picture (press 🔊 to hear it again).
Tap the three letters in order: first sound, middle vowel, last sound. Tap ⌫ Undo to fix a letter. There are 3 extra letters to make you think!
8 words a round. Build all 8 to earn the CVC Champ badge.

Skills it builds

✓ Blending sounds into words (phonics)
✓ Short vowel sounds a, e, i, o, u
✓ Spelling three-letter words

Learn it: Phonics for KidsLearn letter sounds, short vowels and CVC words step by step. Free lessons, badges and certificates.

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CVC Word Builder — questions

What are CVC words?

Words made of a consonant, a vowel and a consonant — like c-a-t, h-e-n, p-i-g, d-o-g and s-u-n. They are the first words children learn to sound out and read.

How does this game help my child read?

The child hears the word, then has to find the first sound, the middle vowel and the last sound. That is exactly the blending and segmenting skill used in early reading.

Which vowel should we start with?

Start with short a (cat, hat, map), then e, i, o and u. When each one feels easy, choose “All vowels”.

CVC शब्द क्या होते हैं?

तीन अक्षरों वाले शब्द — व्यंजन, स्वर, व्यंजन — जैसे cat, pen, pig, dog, sun। बच्चे इन्हें आवाज़ जोड़कर सबसे पहले पढ़ना सीखते हैं।

Can my child challenge a friend?

Yes. Signed-in players can share a link — the friend builds exactly the same 8 words.