Digraphs and CCVC Search and Cover Cards – Free Phonics Practice with Distractor Words

These Digraphs and CCVC Search and Cover Cards challenge students to apply decoding skills with accuracy. Each card shows a picture, and students must search for the correct matching word among distractors. By forcing them to read carefully instead of guessing, this activity strengthens decoding, fluency, and vocabulary in a science of reading-aligned way.

• Example words: fish, math, chop, sled, twig, clap, drum

• Each card includes distractor words to ensure students rely on phonics knowledge

• Students say the picture word, decode each option, and cover the correct match

• Encourages precise reading and attention to sound-spelling patterns

• Great for small-groups, centers, intervention, or independent practice

• Flexible for use with counters, cubes, or mini-erasers as cover pieces

These cards give students repeated decoding practice while ensuring they check every letter and sound for accuracy.

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