CVC Rainbow Word Chaining Strips – Free Printable Phonics Activity for Sound Manipulation
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Practice CVC word chaining with these free rainbow strips. Students manipulate one sound at a time and record each new word.
These rainbow CVC word chaining strips are the perfect tool for building phonics mastery. Students focus on manipulating one sound at a time to create new words and strengthen decoding skills.
Word chaining examples: dot → pot → pop → top → mop
Hands-on rainbow strips guide students through sound changes
Recording sheet included so learners can write each new word
Aligned with science of reading strategies for blending and segmenting
Great for independent practice, small groups, or literacy centers
With these colorful strips, students gain repeated, structured practice in phonemic manipulation—a powerful step toward reading fluency.
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Tara West
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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.
