CVCe Magnet Mats – Free Silent E Word Building Mats with Pictures for Small-Groups
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCe magnet mats. Students build silent e words like lake, cake, vase, and cave using magnetic letters.
These CVCe magnet mats give students hands-on practice building silent e words with magnetic letters. Each mat includes a built-in picture to provide visual support and context. Students place the correct letters to spell the word, then blend and read it aloud. Designed for science of reading-aligned instruction, these mats are perfect for small-groups, literacy centers, or intervention practice.
Example words: lake, cake, vase, cave
Students match letters to sounds, reinforcing phoneme-grapheme mapping
Visual pictures guide meaning and support vocabulary development
Works with magnetic letters, letter tiles, or dry-erase markers
Mats can be laminated or used with sheet protectors for repeated practice
These mats make phonics practice multisensory, engaging, and effective by pairing spelling with images.
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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.
