October Pumpkin Match-Ups Freebie – CVC Sentence Sorting and Matching Phonics Activity
Phonics
Make phonics fun with this free October pumpkin match-up activity. Students read, sort, and match CVC sentences to their corresponding pumpkin words.
This October pumpkin match-ups freebie helps students build decoding fluency and sentence comprehension through hands-on CVC sentence matching. Students read short decodable sentences and match them to the correct CVC word pumpkin. This Science of Reading aligned activity supports blending, decoding, and comprehension while adding fall-themed engagement to phonics lessons.
Ideas for use:
Add to phonics centers for small-group or independent practice.
Use during small-group reading to reinforce CVC word reading.
Pair with mini clothespins or Velcro dots for tactile matching.
Print on cardstock and laminate for long-term classroom use.
Send home for family-friendly phonics review.
What’s Included:
24 CVC-based decodable sentences
4 pumpkin-themed matching mats
Optional recording sheet for accountability
Thematic October pumpkin design
Hands-on format for Science of Reading aligned instruction
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