November Free Digraph & CCVC Mapping Mats – Turkey & Fall Edition Phonics Centers

Celebrate the season while strengthening phonics skills with these free November Digraph & CCVC Mapping Mats. Students will say each word, tap each sound (including digraphs/blends), and map them onto color-coded boxes, reinforcing sound-symbol alignment, blending, and orthographic mapping. The mats can include fall or turkey visuals (without referencing a craft) to add a seasonal feel without distracting from the phonics focus. This resource is ideal for small-group phonics instruction, literacy centers, or student independent work. It aligns with Science of Reading principles by explicitly connecting phonemes to graphemes and using consistent routines.

Ideas for Use:
• Use during guided phonics groups to scaffold decoding and mapping.
• Place in literacy centers for independent mapping practice.
• Pair with counters or small manipulatives (e.g. mini leaves or acorns) for tap & map engagement.
• Use as intervention for students needing focus on digraph or blend decoding.
• Send home a few mats for extra phonics review with families.

What’s Included:
• Mapping mats for digraph and CCVC words (e.g. “ship,” “frog,” “drop”)
• Matching picture cue cards for the target words
• Color-coded boxes (e.g. green for initial, yellow for vowel, red for final/digraph)
• Optional recording sheets for students to write mapped words
• Teacher usage notes and suggestions