If you’re teaching your students how the letter Y sounds at the end of words, this cut-and-paste activity is a great way to make it stick. It focuses on the two most common sounds Y makes: /ē/ as in baby, and /ī/ as in cry.

Perfect for Kindergarten through 2nd grade, this resource helps young learners sort familiar words into the correct category while reinforcing phonics and spelling patterns.

Y As Vowel Worksheet

Here’s what’s included:

  • 1 sorting worksheet with 24 familiar words
  • 12 words ending in Y as /ē/ (like candy, puppy)
  • 12 words ending in Y as /ī/ (like sky, fly)
  • Clear visuals and simple, student-friendly directions

This activity works well for: Independent phonics practice, Literacy centers, Early finishers and Small group instruction or phonics review

I like to use this as a follow-up after introducing the Y sounds in a mini-lesson. It’s quick to prep, and the kids love reading and sorting the words—plus, it helps them recognize those tricky spelling patterns in their reading and writing.