Short E and IGrade 1 English for Kids
Bed, hen, pig, six! Type short e and short i words.
Short E and I teaches first graders words with the short e sound (bed, hen, egg) and the short i sound (pig, pin, six). Pictures, listening games and missing-letter puzzles help kids hear the difference between these tricky vowels.
- Grade 1 · Ages 6–7
- 4 games
- 32 practice questions
- About 20 min
- Short E Pictures
- Short I Pictures
- Hear and Type
- E or I?
English typing course · Grade 1
Short E and I · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
Learn words with the short e sound (bed, hen, egg) and the short i sound (pig, pin, six) with pictures, listening and missing letters.
- Short E Pictures
- Short I Pictures
- Hear and Type
- E or I?
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Hearing vowel sounds
Short e and short i sound alike to many kids. Practicing both together sharpens listening, a key phonics skill.
Better spelling
Hearing the right vowel means kids write pin and pen correctly instead of guessing.
Building a word bank
Each new word they can sound out adds to the words they can read in books.
Inside Short E and I
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Short E Pictures
Name each picture. They all have the short e sound! See a picture and type its name. (8 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Short I Pictures
Name each picture. They all have the short i sound! See a picture and type its name. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
Hear and Type
Listen carefully. Is it e or i? Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
E or I?
Listen and type the missing vowel: e or i. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)
Word list
Grade 1 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- bed(noun)
- pen(noun)
- hen(noun)
- leg(noun)
- net(noun)
- web(noun)
- egg(noun)
- jet(noun)
- pig(noun)
- pin(noun)
- lip(noun)
- six(number)
- kid(noun)
- hill(noun)
- gift(noun)
- milk(noun)
- red(adjective)
- ten(number)
- wet(adjective)
- yes(sight word)
- big(adjective)
- sit(verb)
- win(verb)
- hit(verb)
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
Say pairs like "pin, pen" or "big, beg" and have your child point up for short i and down for short e. Then switch roles.
Short E and I · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
Short E and I is a grade 1 english course for kids ages 6–7. That is Year 2 english in the UK and Year 1 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
Learn words with the short e sound (bed, hen, egg) and the short i sound (pig, pin, six) with pictures, listening and missing letters. Along the way they practice: Short E Pictures; Short I Pictures; Hear and Type; E or I?.
How long does the course take?
About 20 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
Short E and I is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
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