December Phonics Tree Match-Ups Free Download – Sentence Sorting Mats and Printables
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download these December phonics tree match-ups featuring 45 phonics-based sentences and recording sheets for CVC, digraphs, CVCE, r-controlled, and vowel patterns.
This December Phonics Tree Match-Ups Free Download is a festive, skill-rich phonics center designed to strengthen early reading fluency and sentence comprehension. Students read each phonics-based sentence strip, match it to the correct keyword picture, and stack the strips to build a December tree. Optional recording sheets allow students to decode, match, and color for added accountability.
The file includes 45 decodable phonics sentences sorted by skill:
• CVC words
• Digraphs
• CVCE words
• Endings + r-controlled
• Vowel patterns
Each set provides multiple sentence options for meaningful repeated reading and targeted phonics transfer. This activity works beautifully in whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, literacy centers, or as an at-home December reading task.
Ideas for use:
• Add to December phonics centers for high-engagement decoding practice
• Use in small groups to model fluent sentence reading
• Send home for festive skill practice families can support
• Pair with holiday manipulatives to secure the sentence strips
• Use recording sheets for quick comprehension checks
What’s Included:
• 45 decodable phonics-based sentences
• December tree sorting mats
• 5 recording sheets (CVC, Digraphs, CVCE, Endings/R-Controlled, Vowels)
• Print-and-go design ideal for December literacy centers
• Perfect for K–2 Science of Reading phonics work
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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.
