CVCe Mapping Mats – Free Silent E Say It, Tap It, Map It, Write It Phonics Mats
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCe mapping mats. Built-in icons guide students through Say It, Tap It, Map It, Write It with silent e words.
These CVCe mapping mats feature built-in Say It, Tap It, Map It, Write It icons, making it easy for students to follow the complete phonics routine step by step. Students look at a picture, say the word, tap the sounds, map the graphemes into color-coded boxes, and then write the full word. This structured design is aligned with the science of reading and provides an engaging way to practice decoding in small-groups or centers.
Example word: kite → /k/ (green), /ī/ (yellow), /t/ (red), silent e (orange)
Icons remind students of each step without teacher prompting
Builds independence in phoneme-grapheme mapping and spelling
Supports orthographic mapping and decoding fluency
Works with manipulatives like letter tiles or simply dry-erase markers
These mats give teachers a ready-to-use resource that reinforces both the phonics routine and silent e word decoding in a visual, student-friendly 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.
