Beyond Long Vowels: oo, ou, ow, oi, oy

WonderKidsToy printable learning

Seven units practise oo as in moon, oo as in book, ou as in out, ow as in cow, oi as in coin, oi/oy choices and mixed reading choices. Learners map sounds, connect words to meanings, sort, restore spellings, compare pairs, edit, spell from dictation and write sentences. Guidance respects accent differences, explains alternative readings and introduces plow as the US spelling of plough. Seven original short passages support shared reading with adult help. This is not a fully decodable reader.

Included in the files

• PDF files: 2
• Paper sizes: US Letter 8.5 x 11 inches, A4 210 x 297 mm
• Pages per PDF: 96
• Different content pages: 96
• Opening pages: 4
• Guided lesson and practice pages: 84
• Unit answer pages: 7
• Closing teaching page: 1
• Units: 7
• Activities per unit: 12
• Original adult-supported passages: 7

Choose your paper size

The ZIP includes the same 96-page book in US Letter and A4 PDFs. Choose one paper-size edition; the two files do not double the amount of different content. Open the ZIP, read the adult notes and print a test page on the matching paper before selecting more pages. Follow the book’s own printing and materials guidance. No physical book, toy, paper or printing service is included.

A comfortable starting point

Common consonants and short vowels; can blend simple CVC words and familiar consonant blends/digraphs. Adult models unfamiliar spellings, including silent-e comparison words.

Questions before you print

Is this for a child just learning letters?

It is designed for learners who already know common consonant and short-vowel sounds and can blend simple CVC words. Many are ages 6-9, but readiness matters more than age.

How many pages will I receive?

Two 96-page PDFs, one US Letter and one A4, contain the same material. There are 96 unique content pages, including 84 guided lesson/practice pages, four opening pages, seven answer pages and one closing teaching page.

Are the passages fully decodable?

They are short, original adult-supported passages with preview words and questions. They are not intended for unaided decoding. An adult should read unfamiliar words and directions as needed.

Are answers included?

Yes. Each unit has an answer page covering closed-response work and the dictation script, plus sample responses or criteria for open writing. Different meaningful responses are accepted when a clue allows them.

Can I print in black and white?

Yes. The pages use text and clear lines without color-only answers. Print at 100% or Actual size on the matching paper, and test one page first.

May I use it in my classroom?

The included license permits one purchaser household or one educator's own classroom. Redistribution, resale, public uploading and source-file sharing are not permitted.