CVCe Say It, Tap It, Map It, Write It Mats – Free Silent E Phonics Mats with Picture Cards
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCe Say It, Tap It, Map It, Write It mats. Students decode silent e words with picture cards and build spelling accuracy.
These CVCe Say It, Tap It, Map It, Write It mats walk students through the full phonics routine of decoding and spelling silent e words. Students first look at the picture, say the word, tap the sounds, map the graphemes into color-coded boxes, and finally write the complete word. This structured activity is rooted in the science of reading and works perfectly in small-groups, centers, or intervention.
Example word: bike → /b/ (green), /ī/ (yellow), /k/ (red), silent e (orange)
Students use manipulatives or markers for sound mapping
Picture cards provide visual support and vocabulary connections
Builds phoneme-grapheme mapping and orthographic knowledge
Flexible for guided practice, independent work, or review stations
By combining decoding, mapping, and writing, these mats give students repeated practice with silent e words in an engaging and multisensory way.
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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.
