CVC Mapping Mats – Free Silent E Phoneme-Grapheme Mats with Built-In Color Dot System
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVC mapping mats with color-coded dots to guide students in phoneme-grapheme mapping and orthographic mapping.
These CVC mapping mats include built-in color dots to guide students through phoneme-to-grapheme mapping and spelling silent e words. The color system helps students visually organize each sound while reinforcing the orthographic role of the silent e. Aligned with the science of reading, these mats are perfect for small-groups, centers, or independent practice.
Green dot = beginning consonant sound
Yellow dot = vowel sound
Red dot = ending consonant sound
Example: dog → /d/ (green), /o/ (yellow), /g/ (red)
Students say the word, tap each sound, map the letters, and then write it
Reinforces orthographic mapping and decoding accuracy
Works with chips, letter tiles, magnetic letters, or dry-erase markers
Flexible design for intervention, partner practice, or take-home support
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