CVC Search and Cover Mats – Free Phonics Word Recognition and Vocabulary Building Activity
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download free CVC search and cover mats. Students match color-coded pictures to words, showing decoding skills and vocabulary understanding.
Engaging CVC phonics mats designed to reinforce decoding and vocabulary
Each picture has a color strip (e.g., red under a cat) that corresponds with the matching written word
Students place a cube of the same color on the correct CVC word to show understanding
Encourages students to blend sounds, connect them to print, and check comprehension
Builds both phonics fluency and word meaning in a hands-on way
Great for small groups, literacy centers, or independent word work
No-prep and reusable activity that aligns with the Science of Reading
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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.
