December Phonics Sensory Bin Free Download – Alphabet, Beginning Sounds, and CVC Words
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Download this December phonics sensory bin set featuring alphabet cards, beginning sound cards, and CVC word cards with recording mats for hands-on literacy practice.
This December Phonics Sensory Bin Free Download brings hands-on literacy fun to your classroom all month long. Students dig through the sensory bin to find alphabet letters, beginning sound pictures, or CVC word cards, then record what they find on the matching December-themed recording mats.
This sensory routine helps build early phonics skills through play-based exploration while strengthening fine motor control, letter-sound knowledge, and early decoding. It’s perfect for December literacy centers, morning tubs, small-group warm-ups, or at-home seasonal learning.
Fun December Sensory Bin Filler Ideas:
• Mini bows
• Cotton ball “snow”
• White shredded paper
• Red and green pom-poms
• Gumdrops (fake or foam)
• Jingle bells
• Snowflake confetti
• Rice dyed red, green, or silver
Skills Included:
• Alphabet identification
• Beginning sounds
• CVC word reading
Ideas for use:
• Add to December literacy centers for hands-on letter and sound practice
• Pair with tweezers or scoops for fine motor work
• Use in small groups for guided letter-sound review
• Mix all card types for a differentiated December challenge
• Send home as a family-friendly holiday literacy activity
What’s Included:
• December alphabet sensory bin cards
• December beginning sound picture cards
• December CVC word cards
• Recording mats for each skill
• Print-and-go December designs for classroom or home
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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.
