Short e Bubble Pop Worksheets

Give your students meaningful short e practice without the prep! These print-and-go worksheets turn phonics into a bubble-popping adventure—just print and teach.

What's included

• 2 unique worksheets – each with a different set of short e words, so you can differentiate or use one for practice and one for assessment.
• 17 short e words in all – including gem, hen, pet, pen, beg, jet, leg, vet, men, bed, ten, wet, web, wed, net, peg, and den.
• Bubble-themed word sort – students color the bubbles with short e words while ignoring look-alike decoys, building careful decoding habits.
• Adorable bubble-blowing character – adds a playful touch that keeps kids engaged.
• Answer keys – save time with quick-check solutions.
• Self-grading digital version – on screen, students tap the matching pictures and the sheet grades itself; leaving decoys alone counts as correct.

Perfect for

• Literacy centers
• Morning work
• Homework
• Early finishers
• Sub plans
• Small group instruction
• Test prep

Why teachers love it

• Zero prep – print and go, or assign the digital version instantly.
• Engaging format – the bubble theme makes decoding practice feel like play.
• Standards-aligned – covers RF.K.3.B and RF.1.2.C.
• Flexible use – perfect for whole group, small groups, or independent work.

Grab this ready-to-use resource and watch your students master short e words with a pop! Ideal for grades K-1.