Printable CVC Word Search Worksheets | 3-Letter Word Puzzle Activities for Kindergarten

CVC Word Search Worksheets – Fun 3-Letter Word Activities for Early Readers!

Help your little learners build strong foundational reading skills with these engaging and educational CVC Word Search Worksheets! Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early learners, these printable puzzles offer a playful way to practice 3-letter consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words while developing early literacy, spelling, and phonics skills.

These printable worksheets are an ideal supplement for classroom instruction, homeschool curriculum, literacy centers, morning work, or even quiet time activities. Each word search puzzle features age-appropriate words and is designed to keep your child engaged while reinforcing essential phonics patterns.

Whether your child is just beginning to blend sounds or needs extra practice identifying familiar CVC words, this fun activity makes reading exciting and rewarding!

What’s Included:

• 1 printable PDF file (6 pages total)

• 5 CVC word search puzzles

• 1 answer key page for easy reference

• Page size: US Letter – 8.5 x 11 inches / 216 x 279 mm

• Color: Black & White (printer-friendly and great for coloring too!)

Skills Your Child Will Practice:

• CVC word recognition and decoding

• Beginning phonics and early reading

• Spelling and word building

• Letter recognition and scanning

• Focus and fine motor control

Educational Benefits:

These CVC Word Search Worksheets aren’t just fun—they’re rooted in effective early literacy strategies. As your child searches for simple three-letter words like “cat,” “dog,” or “hat,” they’re reinforcing their ability to:

• Identify vowel and consonant sounds

• Build decoding confidence through repetition

• Understand how letters form meaningful words

• Practice spelling in a low-pressure environment

• Improve hand-eye coordination by tracking letters

Each puzzle targets specific short vowel sounds and introduces common CVC word patterns, making them perfect for introducing phonics concepts or providing extra practice where needed.

Who It’s For:

These worksheets are perfect for:

• Preschool and kindergarten students

• Homeschoolers

• Special education and ESL learners

• Parents and tutors looking for extra reading practice

• Teachers looking to add interactive literacy activities to their lesson plans

How to Use:

• Print the pages you need (great for both classroom sets and individual use)

• Use as independent work, centers, early finishers, or homework

• Let kids color or highlight found words for added fun

• Laminate for reuse with dry erase markers

Digital Download:

No waiting, shipping, or hassle! Once purchased, you’ll receive an instant digital download of the complete printable PDF. Just print and start playing today!

Make learning CVC words fun and engaging with these easy-to-use, no-prep worksheets! Add them to your teaching toolkit today and support your child’s reading journey—one word at a time.