CVCe Rainbow Writing Strips – Free Silent E Sound Manipulation and Word Chaining Practice
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCe rainbow writing strips. Students manipulate sounds to build and write new silent e words while chaining phonics patterns.
These CVCe rainbow writing strips focus on manipulating one sound at a time to form new words, giving students practice with both decoding and spelling. Sound manipulation (also called word chaining) is critical for orthographic mapping and helps students see how small changes in letters shift the meaning of a word. Students read the first word, change one sound, and write the new word in the next box, continuing the chain across the strip.
Example chain: dive → five → hive → hike → bike
Teaches how phoneme changes affect word meaning
Strengthens decoding and encoding skills through active manipulation
Reinforces vowel-consonant-e phonics patterns in context
Perfect for small-groups, literacy centers, or at-home practice
Encourages handwriting practice while supporting phonics instruction
These strips combine phonics, fluency, and handwriting into one routine while highlighting the importance of manipulating sounds in building strong readers.
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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.
