Digraphs and CCVC Nonsense Word Fluency Strips – Free Phonics Practice for Decoding

These Digraphs and CCVC Nonsense Word Fluency Strips give students structured decoding practice without relying on memorized words. By blending unfamiliar combinations of sounds, students strengthen their phonics knowledge and build transferable decoding skills that apply to real words. This routine is aligned with the science of reading and ideal for small-groups, centers, or assessments.

• Example nonsense sequences: shab, thock, smip, chaf, glop, snath

• Students decode each word sound by sound, blending into a full word

• Helps teachers assess whether students can apply phonics rules to unfamiliar text

• Supports orthographic mapping and automaticity in reading

• Flexible for fluency drills, warm-ups, or one-minute practice with sand timers

• Great for intervention or extension in small-groups and centers

These strips make decoding practice targeted, ensuring students can read words by applying phonics rather than memorization.

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