Building reading comprehension is an important skill for students to learn. This ACE words literacy center contains hands on activities to practice reading single words as well as reading simple sentences. These mats give students ample practice with reading words with the silent e or magic e spelling rule.

What is Included:

• 1 ACE word mat
• 1 ACE sentence mat
• Picture cards for matching with each mat

To complete this activity, students will read the word or sentence on each mat and then match the pictures to the correct word or sentence.

Ways to Use:

• Simply lay the images on top of the word or sentence.
• Use hook and loop fasteners to attach the images.
• Use a baking sheet and magnets to attach the images.

Students will love the hands on nature of this activity. They are able to manipulate the images for a tactile approach to demonstrate their learning.

When to Use:

• Literacy Center
• Morning Work
• Reading Center
• Small Group Activity
• Hands On Assessment

Skills Assessed:

• Reading ACE words in isolation
• Reading ACE words in context

This activity is low prep. The mats just need to be printed out. The cards need to be printed and cut out. The activity can be laminated if desired for durability. Once created, this resource can be used over and over.

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