Free digraphs and CCVC fluency drill mats. Students blend and read words for fluency practice, with optional sand timer challenges.
These Digraphs and CCVC Fluency Drill Mats give students repeated decoding and fluency practice in a structured, hands-on way. Students can read the word lists at their own pace or use a sand timer for timed fluency challenges. This activity strengthens phoneme-grapheme mapping, automatic word recognition, and overall fluency while keeping practice engaging.
Includes digraph words like ship, thin, whip, chess, shed and CCVC words like frog, clap, twig, sled
Students blend and read words row by row for fluency drills
Teachers can add sand timers for timed practice or keep it untimed for skill review
Encourages repeated readings to build automaticity and accuracy
Works well for small-groups, literacy centers, partner drills, or at-home practice
Aligned with the science of reading for explicit, structured phonics support
These mats are versatile enough for independent practice or competitive fluency games while giving students the repetition they need.
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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.