✅ Included in this section: What is a closed syllable? Definition with visuals and keywords for each short vowel Simple explanation of the “closed door” = short sound idea Sound Components Used: Single consonants, digraphs, beginning and end blends (full lists) Why use nonsense words? Highlights the benefits of decodable but made-up words for blending and fluency Step-by-step instructions: How to use the word house: reading by rows, then mixing Two reading options: Student writes vs. partner check & circle Vocabulary + Sentence Practice: Oral and written practice with real words only Bonus visuals: Clear closed syllable diagrams and kid-friendly explanation (“Knock knock — the door is closed!”)

• Blend & Build – Teacher & Parent Information Guide

Students blend short vowel <a> with a variety of beginning and end consonant combinations to build decodable words. Includes a word house, recording grid, sentence writing page, and an answer key. Focused on closed syllables with short /ă/.

• Short Vowel A – Blend & Build Word Challenge

This lesson focuses on the short vowel <e> in closed syllables. Students build and read words using beginning and end blends, apply the short vowel decoding rule, and circle real vs. nonsense words. Includes a word house, recording grid, sentence-writing page, and answer key.

• Short Vowel E – Blend & Build Word Challenge

Students build and decode short vowel <i> words using beginning digraphs and a variety of end blends in closed syllables. This lesson includes a word house, recording grid, sentence writing page, and answer key. Great for reinforcing digraph recognition and decoding accuracy.

• Short Vowel i – Blend & Build Word Challenge

Students explore the short vowel <o> using beginning and end blends to build and decode closed syllable words. This lesson includes a word house, recording grid, sentence writing page, and an answer key.

• Short Vowel O – Blend & Build Word Challenge

This lesson focuses on decoding short vowel <u> words using a wide variety of beginning and end blends within closed syllables. Students build words, apply phonics rules, and sort real vs. nonsense words. Includes a word house, recording grid, sentence writing page, and answer key.

• Short Vowel U – Blend & Build Word Challenge