CVC Onset and Rime Puzzlers – Free Self-Checking Phonics Word Puzzles for Decoding Practice
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download free CVC onset and rime puzzlers! Students build words by connecting onset and rime pieces, then check with the completed word topper.
Set of CVC onset and rime puzzler phonics puzzles
Students connect the onset piece (e.g., “p”) with the rime piece (e.g., “ig”)
Add the top piece with the full word (e.g., “pig”) to complete the puzzle
Self-checking design encourages independent practice and accuracy
Reinforces phoneme segmentation, blending, and decoding skills
Perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or independent phonics practice
Aligned with the Science of Reading to support onset-rime blending
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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.
