CVCe Word Builders – Free Silent E Phonics Blending Practice with Color-Coded Support
Guided Phonics + Beyond
Free CVCe word builders. Students blend and read silent e words using color-coded support for decoding.
These CVCe Word Builder cards help students decode and blend silent e words step by step. Each word is broken into parts with color-coded dots to guide phoneme recognition and blending. Students tap each sound, blend them together, and read the completed word. This method supports phoneme-grapheme mapping and aligns with the science of reading, making it a perfect tool for small-groups and literacy centers.
Example: c–ake → cake
Green dot = initial sound (/c/)
Yellow dot = vowel-consonant chunk (/ā/ + /k/)
Red dot = final blend into the full word (cake)
Visual color cues scaffold blending and decoding
Great for repeated decoding drills, partner practice, or independent work
Encourages orthographic mapping and silent e fluency
Simple, hands-on activity for science of reading small-group lessons
These cards make blending silent e words visual and interactive, helping students build decoding accuracy and confidence.
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Tara West
Teacher-Author
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.
