This January Blending Through the Snow free download provides hands-on CVC blending practice as students move a snowman from snowflake to snowflake. Perfect for January phonics centers, small groups, and blending review.
This January Blending Through the Snow Free Download is a hands-on phonics center designed to support sound-by-sound blending of CVC words. Students move a snowman piece from snowflake to snowflake as they segment and blend each sound in the word.
The movement-based routine encourages students to slow down, listen carefully, and blend each sound before reading the whole word. The snowman theme keeps students engaged while reinforcing early decoding skills in a clear, structured way.
This center is easy to prep and works well for repeated practice throughout January.
Ideas for use:
• Add to January phonics centers or literacy rotations
• Use during small-group phonics instruction for blending practice
• Incorporate into independent center time
• Pair with sound boxes or finger tapping routines
• Laminate for reusable phonics practice
What’s Included:
• Snowman-themed blending mats
• Snowflake path for sound-by-sound blending
• CVC word cards for decoding practice
• Simple, student-friendly layouts
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