Lesson 35: Vv /v/

What Will We Learn Today?

Today we’re learning the letter Vv, which spells the sound /v/—as in van or vet. In this lesson, your child will learn how to say the /v/ sound, write uppercase and lowercase Vv, and blend and read short words, phrases, and connected sentences using this vibrant, voiced consonant.

How to Make the /v/ Sound

The /v/ sound is a voiced, continuous consonant made with your teeth and lip.

Here’s how to help your child say it:

• Gently place your top teeth on your bottom lip.

• Turn your voice on.

• Let the air flow out while your vocal cords vibrate: /vvvvv/

This is the same mouth position as /f/, but with the voice turned on.

Articulate

Say it together:
“Let’s say /v/ like in van—/vvvvv/!”
Stretch the sound out: /vvvvv/
Ask your child to feel their throat buzz as they say it.

How to Write the Letter Vv

Time to grab your whiteboard and marker!

Uppercase V

• Draw a slanted line going down.

• Then draw another slanted line going up to the right, forming a sharp point at the bottom.

Lowercase v

• Use the same motion as uppercase V, but make it smaller.

Try rainbow writing, tracing, or finger painting to reinforce letter formation.

Download the presentation here:

https://www.canva.com/templates/EAGQNkFJFtY-letter-vv-presentation/

Let’s Practice Reading Words

Blend and read these short /v/ words:

vast – van – vent – vet – vat – vest

Model:
“/v/ – /ă/ – /n/” → van

Blend slowly, then fluently.

Let’s Practice Reading Phrases

• the hot vent

• the van and vet

• the red vat

• the fit vet

• a big van

• the red vest

• a vast vat

• I said to the vet

Ask your child to read each phrase aloud, then pick their favorite to act out or draw.

Let’s Practice Reading Sentences

• The vet is in the red van.

• Vin said, “The vest is big.”

• The vent is flat and hot.

• I do the job as the vet.

Encourage your child to underline the words with the /v/ sound.

Let’s Practice Reading Connected Sentences

The vet went to the lab.
He had a red vest and a flat tag.
A man said, “Did Max ask to do the job?”
The vet said, “Yes, Max did. I had to do the job.”

Ask:

• What did the vet wear?

• What job did he do?

• Who asked about Max?

Trace and Write

Use printable worksheets where your child can:

• Trace uppercase and lowercase Vv

• Write the letter independently

Download the Vv Worksheets Here:

https://www.canva.com/templates/EAE3pK9kpMM-letter-vv-alphabet-worksheets/

https://www.canva.com/templates/EAE3h1lDB0U-alphabet-letter-v-tracing-and-coloring-worksheets/

Flashcards – Beginning Sound Focus

Use picture flashcards to practice the /v/ sound at the beginning of words.

Examples:

• van

• volcano

• vest

• vulture

Ask:

• “What sound does this word start with?”

• “Can you think of another word that starts with /v/?”

Download Vv Flashcards – Beginning Sound Set Here:

https://www.canva.com/templates/EAE2I4xqscc-letter-v-alphabet-flashcards/

Conclusion

The /v/ sound brings voice and variety to your child’s reading journey. With plenty of guided practice in saying, writing, and reading /v/ words, your child will become more fluent and confident.

Ask your child: “Can you make the /v/ sound and think of a word that begins with it?”