CVC Flip the Strips – Free Phonics Word Building Activity for Manipulating One Sound at a Time
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download free CVC flip the strips. Students write matching words from picture prompts and practice manipulating just one sound at a time.
CVC flip the strips give students targeted practice in word building
Each strip begins with a picture clue and space for students to write the matching CVC word
Words are sequenced so that only one sound changes at a time (example: fun → sun → sum → sub → tub)
Reinforces phoneme manipulation, blending, and spelling patterns
Perfect for adding to a literacy center, guided small-group lesson, or independent word work
Builds student confidence in decoding and encoding while highlighting how changing one sound creates new words
Aligned with the Science of Reading for structured phonics practice
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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.
