December CVCE Word Mapping Mats Free Download – Science of Reading Long Vowel Phonics Mats for Segmenting and Blending
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download these December CVCE word mapping mats for long vowel practice using a Science of Reading-aligned routine for tapping, mapping, and writing CVCE words.
This December CVCE Word Mapping Mats Free Download provides festive long vowel practice using a structured, Science of Reading-aligned word mapping routine. Students tap each sound, map phonemes, and write the full CVCE word, helping them understand how the final silent e changes the vowel sound to a long vowel.
These mats support accurate phoneme–grapheme connections as students work with long a_e, i_e, o_e, and u_e words. The December theme keeps engagement high while reinforcing the deeper phonics concepts needed for confident reading and spelling.
Perfect for December phonics centers, small-group instruction, morning work, intervention, or at-home reading practice.
Ideas for use:
• Add to December phonics centers for daily long vowel review
• Use in small groups to model tapping, mapping, and writing CVCE words
• Pair with counters, chips, or holiday mini-erasers to map each sound
• Use before reading long vowel decodables
• Send home as December long vowel practice
What’s Included:
• December-themed CVCE word mapping mats
• Spaces to tap, map, and write CVCE words
• Supports Science of Reading-aligned long vowel routines
• Reinforces silent e pattern and long vowel decoding
• Easy print-and-go format
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