CVCC and R-Controlled Dough Mats – Free Hands-On Phonics Practice with High-Frequency Word Mats
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download free CVCC and R-Controlled Dough Mats. Students shape letters, build words, and practice high-frequency words through multisensory phonics activities.
These free CVCC and R-Controlled Dough Mats provide students with a hands-on, interactive way to practice phonics. Using letter dough, students shape letters and build CVCC and r-controlled words, reinforcing blending and vowel-r combinations in a multisensory format.
The download also includes phonics-based high-frequency word mats, organized into decodable and heart words for targeted practice. This approach not only strengthens decoding and spelling skills but also supports fluency with words students will encounter often in reading.
Teachers can print the mats full size or scale them 2-to-1 page in Adobe Reader to save paper and laminate for repeated use.
Skill-focused dough mats for CVCC and r-controlled words
Includes high-frequency word mats organized by decodable and heart words
Promotes fine motor skills while reinforcing phonics concepts
Supports decoding, encoding, and spelling accuracy
Great for small groups, centers, intervention, or at-home learning
Flexible printing options for classroom efficiency
Low-prep, engaging format
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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.
