Sharmila Kannan on Instagram: "Short vowels are quick sounds ⚡ ✅ a = cat ✅ e = pen ✅ i = sit ✅ o = hot ✅ u = sun They are quick sounds used in CVC words (consonant–vowel–consonant): CVC = consonant + vowel + consonant Examples: cat, pen, sit, hot, sun These words are the base for: blending practice early reading fluency spelling confidence For early learners, teach this: If a word is 3 letters and looks like c-a-t, the vowel is usually short. Save this reel + practice 3 words per vowel daily 📚✨