March Free Small Groups Magnet Mats | Science of Reading

These March Free Small Groups Magnet Mats provide engaging, hands-on practice for phonics skills in small group settings. Students use magnetic letters or classroom manipulatives to complete word work activities on themed mats. The three included themes—St Patrick’s Day, rainbows, and space—add seasonal fun and variety while keeping the focus on skill development.

The mats are offered in both color and black & white, making it easy to save ink or differentiate based on your classroom needs. These magnet mats support phoneme-grapheme correspondence, decoding, and early word building in a format that’s ideal for guided instruction or phonics centers.

Ideas for use:
• Use during small group phonics instruction to reinforce decoding
• Add to phonics centers for independent or partner practice
• Pair with magnetic letters or manipulatives for hands-on engagement
• Rotate themes across March to keep practice fresh
• Use black & white versions in student notebooks for work on paper

What’s Included:
• St Patrick’s Day magnet mats (color and black & white)
• Rainbow themed magnet mats (color and black & white)
• Space themed magnet mats (color and black & white)
• Student-friendly layouts for phonics practice
• Print-and-go format