November Free CVC Say It, Tap It, Map It Phonics Centers – Thanksgiving & Fall Edition

Bring seasonal flair to your phonics block with this free November edition of CVC Say It, Tap It, Map It centers. In this routine, students say the word aloud (e.g. bat), tap each sound they hear (b-a-t), and map the sounds by placing counters or chips into boxes corresponding to each phoneme, before writing or reading the word. Using Thanksgiving themed pictures, the visuals help students make meaningful connections while reinforcing decoding, blending, and sound-symbol mapping.

This resource is perfect for small-group phonics instruction, independent literacy centers, or early finishers who need extra practice. It aligns with Science of Reading principles by promoting phoneme-grapheme connections and orthographic mapping skills. The November theme adds motivation without distracting from the learning goal.

Ideas for Use:
• Use during guided phonics groups to scaffold segmentation and mapping.
• Place in literacy centers or phonics tubs for independent practice.
• Pair with mini-erasers or counters (pumpkin, turkey, leaf) for tapping and mapping.
• Use as intervention stations for students needing extra decoding support.
• Send home a few practice mats for family phonics reinforcement.

What’s Included:
• CVC Say It, Tap It, Map It mats with November-themed illustrations
• Matching picture cards showing familiar CVC words
• Sound-mapping boxes for each phoneme in the word
• Space to write the mapped word (optional)
• Teacher guide / usage suggestions