CVCe Mapping Mats – Free Silent e Phoneme-to-Grapheme Orthographic Mapping Practice
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCe mapping mats. Students practice phoneme-to-grapheme mapping and orthographic mapping with silent e words.
These CVCe generic mapping mats give students repeated practice with phoneme-to-grapheme connections while reinforcing orthographic mapping. Using the color-coded system for silent e words, students can visually organize each sound in the word and place the matching letters into the correct boxes before writing the word. Perfect for small-groups, literacy centers, and intervention aligned with the science of reading.
Example word: game → /g/ (green), /ā/ (yellow), /m/ (red), silent e (orange)
Builds phoneme awareness, decoding, and spelling accuracy
Reinforces the silent e as an orthographic marker, not a blended sound
Flexible with manipulatives like magnetic letters, chips, or simply markers
Mats can be laminated or used in sheet protectors for daily practice
These mats provide a consistent, structured way for students to strengthen decoding skills and master vowel-consonant-e spelling patterns.
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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.
