CVC Puzzlers – Free Self-Checking Phonics Word Puzzles for Building and Reading CVC Words
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download free CVC puzzlers! Students build words by matching sound pieces and completing the puzzle with the word topper for self-checking phonics practice.
Set of self-checking CVC puzzler phonics puzzles
Each puzzle has three sound pieces (e.g., m – a – p)
Students connect the pieces, then add the top piece with the full word (e.g., “map”)
Self-checking format ensures accuracy and independent practice
Builds decoding, phoneme segmentation, and word recognition
Great for small groups, literacy centers, or take-home practice
Aligned with the Science of Reading to strengthen sound-symbol mapping
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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.
