These printable word family I Spy mats are a perfect way for young children learning to identify rhyme and practice producing rhyming words. The 18 different I Spy mats focus on the short vowel sound word families children making them ideal for children beginning to spell.
Use the printable I Spy cards on their own with some counters to mark each word as you find them or encourage early writers to write each rhyming word as they find it with our recording sheets.
Answer cards provided for each I Spy Mat allowing children to check their own work independently - the perfect addition to your literacy center rotation or Daily 5 Word Work!
This updated BUNDLE (Oct 2018) includes -
_ AG Word Family - tag, bag, flag, rag, wag, zigzag
_ AM Word Family - jam, clam, dam, ham, pram, ram
_ AN Word Family - can, fan, fan, man, pan, ran, tan, van
_ AP Word Family - cap, gap, map, nap, tap, zap
_ AT Word Family - cat, bat, bat (baseball), fat, mat, rat
_ ED Word Family - led, bed, fed, red, sled, wed
_ EN Word Family - men, chicken, den, hen, pen, ten
_ ET Word Family - set, get, jet, net, pet, vet, wet
_ IG Word Family - rig, dig, fig, gig, pig, wig
_ IN Word Family - tin, bin, fin, pin, spin, twin
_ IP Word Family - rip, chip, dip, drip, lip, sip, ship, skip, whip
_ IT Word Family - kit, hit, knit, pit, sit, zit
_ OG Word Family - cog, dog, fog, frog, hog, jog, log
_ OP Word Family - hop, chop, cop, lollipop, mop, stop, top
_ OT Word Family - hot, cot, dot, knot, plot, pot, pot, rot
_ UG Word Family - shrug , bug, hug, jug, mug, plug, rug, tug
_ UM Word Family - yum, drum, hum, gum, plum, sum, thumb
_ UN Word Family - run, bun (bread), bun (hair), gun, nun, sun
Ready to print, these rhyming word peg cards are the perfect addition to your literacy center rotations.
Each card has a visual prompt and label along with three other images to then differentiate the rhyming word. For example, for 'cat' children have to decide if strawberry, lion or bat rhyme. 40 different cards are included.
Add some clothes pegs to help build fine motor skills or counters to mark the correct sound.
Can be used for independent word work or in small group work.
Perfect for special education or speech and language students.
Make learning those tricky controlled R digraphs - ER IR UR easier with these different hands-on activities suitable for small groups, literacy centers or homeschooling.
Ready to print activities for the controlled ‘r’ sounds - /er/ir/ur. Over 40 pages of ready to print activities perfect for introducing, identifying, differentiating and reviewing the different digraphs.
Here’s what’s included -
printable mini books (black+white or color) to introduce and focus on each consonant digraph (ER/IR/UR) - 1 per A4 page
68 digraph clip cards for children to match the correct sound to - 4 per A4 page
sorting mats (3 versions - blank, picture only + word only) - 1 per A4 page
picture + word sorting cards for each digraph - 14 per A4 page
picture only + word only sorting cards for each digraph - 8 of each type per A4 page
cut and paste sorting assessment task to check children can differentiate between the three different digraphs - A4 page
*** Please note this product was completely remade and updated in April 2019 ***
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.
Hands-on activities that focus on the consonant digraphs - /ch/ /sh/ and /th/.
Perfect for introducing those tricky digraphs! Over 50 pages of ready to print activities for your literacy centers or morning work to review identifying and differentiating between the sounds. Beginning and end sounds included in activities.
Here’s what’s included -
printable mini books (black+white or color) to introduce and focus on each consonant digraph (CH/SH/TH) (2 versions - beginning sound or beginning/end sound) - 1 per A4 page
85+ digraph clip cards for children to match the correct sound to - 4 per A4 page
sorting mats (3 versions - blank, picture only + word only) - 1 per A4 page
picture + word sorting cards for each digraph - 14 per A4 page
picture only + word only sorting cards for each digraph - 8 of each type per A4 page
cut and paste sorting assessment task to check children can differentiate between the three different digraphs - A4 page
File type –
Ready to print PDF
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These colourful word sorting cards with nonfiction real life photos are fun hands-on way to introduce young children to compound words.
Compound words are when two or more words combine to form a new word that acts as a single word with its own distinct meaning that is different from the meanings of the words they’re made up of. Learning about compound words can be a fun way to build vocabulary.
A perfect activity for small group work, literacy centres or morning tubs. With real life photos included as prompts, children will love trying to make new compound words from these cards.
Here’s what’s included -
20+ pages of 2 sets of picture/words cards per page
5 more pages of word only cards - 16 compound words per page making 80 compound words for more competent readers to sort.
File type –
Ready to print PDF
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Help build your students vocabularies and make learning those tricky digraphs and dipthongs easier with these different hands-on sorting activities suitable for small groups, literacy centers or homeschooling.
Ready to print activities for the sounds - AI/AY/AW/AU/OI/OY/AR/OR/ER/IR/UR/EA/EE/EY/CK/NG/CH/TH/SH/WH/PH
Choose from picture only mats, word only or blank ones - mix and match to suit the needs for your students.
Over 100 pages of ready to print activities perfect for introducing, identifying, differentiating and reviewing the different digraphs and dipthongs.
Here’s what’s included -
SOUNDS INCLUDED so far -
AI/AY/AW/AU/OI/OY/AR/OR/ER/IR/UR/EA/EE/EY/CK/NG/CH/TH/SH/WH/PH
sorting mats for each sound (3 versions - blank, picture only + word only) - 1 per A4 page
picture + word sorting cards for each digraph - 14 per A4 page
picture only + word only sorting cards for each digraph - 8 of each type per A4 page
File type –
Ready to print PDF
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Design for young child still learning to recognise their upper and lower case letters.
These printable uppercase and lowercase match strips use visual support to help children correctly identify the lower case letter before going on to match the correct upper case letter from a choice of four letters.
Simply print, laminate and add some clothes pegs or counters to mark the correct match!
These 3 part rhyming word cards are a fun, hands-on way to explore rhyme.
Including CVC word families, blend and digraphs, these cards offer children real life photos as visual support for beginning readers learning to recognise and produce rhyme.
Just print, laminate and cut them out to add to your literacy centres!
Do you have students still learning to read all the way through a word?
Try our CVC ‘I Can Read’ Word cards!
With real life photos as visual support, children are asked to read and find the correct word. Useful for ESL and speech and language students.
Here’s what’s included -
60 different cards displaying real life photos plus three words to choose between to match to the picture - 2 cards per A4 page
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.
Similar to our super popular ‘Say It Make It Write It’ word mats, this version focuses on CVC short vowel sound words and uses real life photos as visual prompts to read the correct word before making it from play dough or magnetic letters then writing the word.
With 68 ready to print pages, these multi-sensory mats will be a hit in your literacy centers!
Here’s what’s included -
68 ready to print pages with real life photos as prompt, three words to read along with space to make and write the word.
To use -
You will need to have an up to date version of an PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.
These letter and sound circles are a fun hands-on way to learn upper and lower case letters and beginning letter sounds plus alphabetical order all in one printable!
Also included are color/colour match versions as well!
Just print on lightweight card stock for added durability, laminate then add some clothes pegs to match to the real life photos or the letters.
Learning how to spell words that end with a final silent ‘e’ can be tricky for many children, this classroom classic game of ‘I have, who has?’ is perfect for developing listening and turn taking skills with your whole class whilst also helping to reinforce taught concepts. It’s perfect as a warmup game or when you have 5-10 minutes spare.
Suitable for a whole class, this set of ‘I have, Who has?’ focuses on reading CVCe words and can help build vocabulary amongst your students.
With more than 50 different CVCe words included along with non fiction photos of real life items acting as visual support for beginning readers, your students will keep asking to play this game!
File type –
Ready to print PDF
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These ocean theme Alphabet Posters will look amazing displayed in your classroom! The digital download comes with 6 different sets of editable posters so you can choose your favorite!
You’ll love the simple, modern designs of these easy to edit alphabet posters! Save time this back to school and print out our pre-made alphabet posters for display in your classroom or CHOOSE YOUR OWN FONT and create your own version! Perfect for teachers needing to use their own fonts.
Made to complement the rest of our ocean themed CALM SEAS collection, these easy to edit alphabet posters are perfect for classroom display.
Choose from 6 different styles - simple cursive version, 2 different phonics based posters with a single image starting with the same sound as well as ASL and Auslan alphabet posters and a space saving smaller square version.
Here’s what’s included -
Aa-Zz Alphabet Posters - large rectangle design (mix of colored arch backgrounds + upper+lower case letters + single black+white image starting with the same beginning sound) - 1 to a page
Aa-Zz Alphabet Posters - large rectangle design (blue/white wavy backgrounds + upper+lower case letters + single watercolor image starting with the same beginning sound) - 1 to a page
Aa-Za Alphabet Posters- square design (mixed colored backgrounds + upper+lower case letters) - 1 to a page
A-Z Auslan Alphabet Posters (mix of colored arch backgrounds + letters) - full page design - 1 per page
A-Z American Sign Language (ASL) Alphabet Posters (mix of colored arch backgrounds + letters) - full page design - 1 per page
Aa-Zz editable posters portrait design (mix of different patterned backgrounds + letter) - 1 per page
easy editing instructions included
File type –
Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF
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What programs do I need to open and use this product?
What does it mean if a file is editable?
Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this.
Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text.
If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase.
You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom!
Teaching digraphs to your class? With a single non-fiction real life photos used to provide visual support, use these ready to print traceable digraph posters are perfect for introducing and reinforcing digraphs being taught.
With over 50 sounds included - consonant digraphs, vowel digraphs, split digraphs, controlled r digraph along with some less common digraphs are included.
Aesthetically pleasing and encouraging hands-on exploration of digraphs, these digraph mats can be used in multiple settings - whole-group phonics instruction, small-group work, independent literacy centers, intervention lessons, and/or at-home supplement.
Made to match our Alphabet Traceable Letter Mats, these digraph resources will help support your students to become more confident in reading and spelling words with digraphs.
There’s tons of way to incorporate them in your class - utilize them as posters to display at child height for finger tracing, include in matching/sorting games, laminate them for tracing with markers or add playdough or other small objects to make each digraph. Use them as visual support in your small group work or as anchor posters for your own sound wall.
Here’s what’s included -
50+ Digraph Tracing Mats with Real Life Photos - 1 to a page
Digraphs included -
ch(3)/ph/sh/th(2)/wh/ck/ai/ay/oi/oy/oa/ue/ui/a_e/i_e/o_e/u_e/ng/ar/ow(2)/ou(4)/ er/ir/ur/ee/ea/oe/ed(3)/aw/au/gu/ti/si(2)/ci/ew/ie(3)/ey/oo(2)/or/kn/gn/wr
File type –
Ready to print PDF
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With five different ways to play, these Rhyming Word SNAP cards are a great addition to your literacy center rotations!
Two different designs included - each with between 4-8 simple, easy to read rhyming words from each word family, these cards are perfect for beginning readers to play independently as a center activity.
FIVE ways to play -
Play a game of SNAP with friends and try to match the rhyming words together to call out SNAP!!
Place all the cards face down and play a game of MEMORY by trying to match the rhyming cards.
Print out two sets of cards to play PAIRS by placing them face down and picking up pairs of cards that match.
Use them as SENTENCE STARTERS – use these cards as to encourage your early writers to write a simple sentence using the word on the card.
Simply SORT the cards into word families.
Word families included - _at/_ap/_an/_en/_et/_ed/_in/_ip/_ig/_ot/_og/_op/_ut/_ug/_un/_um
Here’s what’s included -
12 pages of Rhyming Word Cards - two different designs - white background + picture + text and a colored version to act as additional visual support for children learning to recognize rhyme - 8 cards per A4 page
File type –
Ready to print PDF
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Make learning initial sounds hands-on fun with these Connect Four games!
Focusing on all the beginning letter sounds, all the letters of the alphabet are grouped together in four easy to prep games.
Set 1 - S,A,T, P, I, N
Set 2 - M,D,G,O,C,K
Set 3 - E, U, R, H, B, F, L
Set 4 - J, V, W, X, Y, Z, QU
Just print and laminate! To play children just spin the sound then match it to one of the pictures/words on their own game board. First to make four in a row wins!
Perfect for literacy center rotations and Daily 5 word work!
File type –
Ready to print PDF
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…
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Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.
Add to your classroom decor with this serene GUM LEAF Editable Word Wall Pack!
Made to match our other GUM LEAF Classroom Decor, this resource is easy to edit, choose from our premade, ready to print alphabet labels or create your own from our range of labels. Use our fonts or add your own then press print! Blank word cards included to match the different labels.
Here’s what’s included -
A-Z Alphabet Labels featuring different gum leaf watercolor artwork along with natural colored and textured circles - 3 to an A4 page but can be edited + resized.
Blank Labels in 7 different designs and colors - 3 to an A4 page but can be edited + resized.
Blank word wall cards (8 different designs) - 10 to an A4 page + editable.
File type –
Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…
All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase.
What programs do I need to open and use this product?
I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free to download program.
To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources.
Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.
What does it mean if a file is editable?
Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this.
Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text.
If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase.
You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom!
Add to your classroom decor with this stunning Watercolor Paint Editable Word Wall Pack!
Made to match our other WATERCOLOR PAINT Classroom Decor, this resource is easy to edit, choose from our 2 premade, ready to print alphabet labels or create your own. Use our fonts or add your own then press print! Blank word cards included to match the different labels.
Here’s what’s included -
A-Z Alphabet Labels featuring 13 different colored watercolor paint circles with white frame - 3 to an A4 page but can be edited + resized.
A-Z Alphabet Labels featuring 13 different colored watercolor paint circles without white frame - 3 to an A4 page but can be edited + resized.
Blank word wall cards (13 different designs) - 10 to an A4 page + editable.
Banner display headers for - WORD work/WORD wall/WALL + SOUND wall - please note text is not editable
instructions for easy editing included
File type –
Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…
All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase.
What programs do I need to open and use this product?
I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program.
To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources.
Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.
What does it mean if a file is editable?
Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this.
Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text.
If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase.
You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom!
These simple, stylish boho inspired alphabet posters with a retro 70’s summer feel are just what you need this back to school to create a warm inviting learning space for your children.
Choose from seven different alphabet poster designs - each with a modern boho color palette of calming earthy tones made to compliment the rest of our BOHO SUMMER Classroom Decor. The neutral tones will suit any grade level!
With posters to suit upper primary and three different designs incorporating alphabet images for elementary classrooms, ALL with editable text, it’s never been easier to create the alphabet display you need for your classroom!
Use our ready to print PDF posters or use our easy to edit PowerPoint to select your own font - ideal for teachers needing to use particular fonts in their displays.
Australian Auslan + American Sign Language (ASL) posters included as well.
Here’s what’s included -
A-Z editable alphabet posters (square design) with sandy colored background + different earthy colored backgrounds - 1 per A4 page
A-Z editable alphabet posters (full page design) with mixed terrazzo + beachy /sandy colored backgrounds - 1 per A4 page
A-Z editable posters portrait view (editable text) featuring different earthy abstract shapes + clip art image starting with the same sound - 1 per A4 page
A-Z editable posters portrait view (editable text) featuring clip art image starting with the same sound + single color abstract shape - 1 per A4 page
A-Z editable posters portrait view (editable text) simple design featuring clip art image starting with the same sound on sandy colored background + mix of earthy boho colored footers - 1 per A4 page
A-Z editable Auslan alphabet posters (square design) with two different sandy colored background - one for consonants, one for vowels - 1 per A4 page
A-Z editable American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet posters (square design) with two different sandy colored background - one for consonants, one for vowels - 1 per A4 page
File type -
Microsoft PowerPoint (editable text) + ready to print PDF
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