November Free Phonics Sensory Bin – Alphabet, Beginning Sounds, CVC Words, and Digraphs Practice

Turn phonics instruction into a multisensory adventure with this free November Phonics Sensory Bin activity. Students will dig into a seasonal sensory bin filled with items like dried corn, shredded paper, pom-poms, or beans to search for cards and complete a range of skill-based tasks. The activity is designed to grow with your learners — from identifying alphabet letters and beginning sounds to reading and spelling CVC words and working with digraphs like sh, ch, and th. This engaging, low-prep center builds phonemic awareness, decoding, and word recognition skills while adding fine-motor and sensory exploration to your phonics block.

Ideas for Use:
• Use in small groups for targeted sound and word recognition practice.
• Add to phonics centers for independent or partner work.
• Provide alphabet and sound review for early learners.
• Introduce CVC word and digraph practice for more advanced students.
• Rotate sensory bin fillers (e.g., dried corn, rice, pom-poms) to keep the activity fresh.

What’s Included:
• Alphabet and beginning sounds sensory bin cards.
• CVC word cards for decoding and spelling practice.
• Digraph cards (sh, ch, th) for sound recognition.
• Student recording sheets for accountability.
• Suggestions for sensory bin fillers and setup.