Short e Picture Search Worksheets

Give your students meaningful short e practice with zero prep—just print and go! These two picture search worksheets turn phonics review into an engaging hunt that keeps kids focused and learning.

What's included

• 2 different worksheets with 17 short e words total, so you can differentiate or use one for practice and one for assessment.
• Word bank of 17 short e words (men, ten, leg, peg, jet, hen, gem, wed, bed, beg, wet, pen, pet, net, vet, web, den) to build decoding and vocabulary.
• 30-picture grid per page with decoys that challenge students to read carefully and discriminate between similar words.
• Color and tick format that keeps little hands busy and provides a built-in check for completion.
• Answer keys for quick grading or student self-check.
• Self-grading digital version where students tap matching pictures—leaving decoys alone counts as correct, giving you instant data.

Perfect for

• Literacy centers or stations
• Morning work or bell ringers
• Homework that's actually fun
• Early finishers
• Sub plans (no prep needed!)
• Small group instruction or intervention
• Test prep or review

Why teachers love it

• No prep, print and go: Save time with ready-to-use worksheets that keep students engaged.
• Self-checking digital option: The digital version grades itself, so you get instant feedback and data.
• Standards-aligned: Supports RF.K.3.B and RF.1.2.C for short vowel sounds and decoding.
• Versatile: Use for whole group, small group, independent work, or assessment.
• Engaging: The picture search format turns mundane phonics practice into a fun challenge.

Aligned to RF.K.3.B and RF.1.2.C, this set is perfect for grades K-1. Grab your copy today and watch your students master short e with a smile!