CVC Say It, Tap It, Map It, Write It Mat – Science of Reading Phonics Center
Phonics
Boost phonics and spelling skills with this all-in-one Science of Reading-aligned CVC mapping mat! Students say the word, tap each sound with color-coded dots, map the sounds into boxes, and write the word. Perfect for small-group phonics instruction and centers.
This free Say It, Tap It, Map It, Write It Mat includes 36 decodable CVC word images built into a single, reusable phonics activity. Aligned with the Science of Reading, this mat gives students consistent practice with phoneme-grapheme mapping through hands-on engagement. The green (beginning sound), yellow (middle sound), and red (ending sound) color system supports continuous blending and sound identification. Students will say the word aloud, tap each phoneme using the dot color cues, map the word into boxes, and finally write the word on handwriting lines.
This resource is ideal for whole-group review, small-group intervention, or an independent phonics center. Students benefit from repeated decoding practice while reinforcing phonics skills and sound-symbol correspondence.
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
