Free digraphs and CCVC decodable word strips. Use them with a sand timer or as quick fluency boosters for phonics decoding practice.
These Digraphs and CCVC Decodable Word Strips give students fast, effective fluency practice with fully decodable words. Each strip is filled with words that feature digraphs and CCVC patterns, allowing students to drill decoding skills and build automaticity. They can be used flexibly—try timing students with a sand timer for fluency races, or use them more casually for daily warm-ups and practice in small-groups.
Example words: ship, chop, shed, thin, sled, grab, twig, drum
Students read down the strip, blending each word sound by sound
Perfect for timed decoding drills or informal fluency building
Supports orthographic mapping and automatic word recognition
Great for small-groups, independent centers, or at-home practice
Aligns with the science of reading for explicit, systematic phonics instruction
These word strips keep practice short and targeted, while giving students repeated decoding opportunities with digraphs and CCVC words.
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