In this two-part worksheet, students first help Nub the Nutty Pup find the objects that have short vowel "u" sounds by circling each one so he can chew on them. Then, students circle the short vowel "u" sound in the words in a few sentences about Nub's brother. By practicing identifying the short vowel "u" sound, students get practice with phonemic awareness, spelling, vocabulary, and broader language skills that will make them better readers.