Vowel Variants Pop to Spell – Free Phonics Word Building Activity
Phonics
Reinforce phonics with free vowel variants Pop to Spell mats. Students see a picture, pop each sound, and write the word.
These free vowel variants Pop to Spell mats provide an engaging, hands-on way for students to practice phonics and spelling. Each card features a picture that students identify, then they “pop” the sounds one by one before writing the complete word.
Picture prompts encourage sound-to-symbol connections
Students pop each phoneme, then write the graphemes
Focused practice with vowel variant word patterns
Supports decoding, encoding, and orthographic mapping
Great for literacy centers, small groups, or independent practice
Multisensory approach increases engagement and retention
Aligned with Science of Reading phonics instruction
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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.
