Strengthen decoding and spelling this November with free scarecrow-themed phonics writing task cards featuring CVC, digraphs, CCVC, CVCE, CVCC, r-controlled, and vowel variant words.
Bring seasonal fun to your phonics block with this free set of November Scarecrow Phonics Writing Task Cards. Students look at the picture on each card, segment the sounds, and write the matching word — building strong phoneme-grapheme connections while practicing decoding and encoding. The task cards cover a complete range of phonics patterns, including CVC words, digraphs, CCVC words, CVCE words, CVCC words, r-controlled vowels, and vowel variant words. This versatile resource is perfect for phonics centers, small group instruction, or independent practice. It provides repeated opportunities for sound-by-sound spelling while reinforcing handwriting and word knowledge.
Ideas for Use:
• Use in phonics centers for decoding and spelling review.
• Add to small groups for guided writing and sound segmentation practice.
• Send home as extra practice for reading and spelling reinforcement.
• Incorporate into intervention groups to target specific phonics skills.
• Use as a quick warm-up before writing lessons.
What’s Included:
• Scarecrow-themed phonics task cards with a variety of phonics skills.
• Word types: CVC, digraphs, CCVC, CVCE, CVCC, r-controlled, vowel variant.
• Picture prompts for writing practice.
• Printable format perfect for small groups or independent centers.
• Hands-on activity that builds decoding, spelling, and handwriting skills.
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Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.