Make teaching spelling and decoding fun with Magic Squares for Phonics! They are engaging and align with the Science of Reading.   Your students will be spelling, decoding, and building their vocabulary while having fun! 

Students will develop orthographic mapping skills by connecting sounds to letters when spelling and writing words. This will in turn build stronger word recognition skills.

This product includes 27 low-prep Magic Square boards that are perfect for practicing encoding and decoding short vowel words and nonsense words.  Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or independent practice. You could even use it with your whole class or an extension activity!

These boards were created with early readers and writers in mind. Instead of random letters like other word games, the letters on each board are specifically chosen to set the student up for success. 

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 27 different Magic Squares for short vowels to print out and use!
• CVC, Blends, Digraphs, and Floss words
• BLANK board to customize for your needs

Ideas for use:

• This resource provides engaging activities in a printable PDF. 
• The format is perfect if you have daily reading and writing stations or time for independent practice.  
• The focus or target concept is centered on the board with a grey background. 
• My online classroom uses the activity for our session warm-up or a brain break. 
• Print and laminate to use over and over. 

Why your students will love this:

Your students will love practicing reading, writing, and spelling in a new way during reading stations or independent practice.  They’ll be engaged and having fun while playing with words and learning new words with short vowel sounds.

Prep is quick and easy…

Print the pages or upload them to your online classroom, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging class!

Questions about this product?

If you have any questions, please contact me BEFORE purchasing. I will reply to you promptly. Thank you in advance for your positive ratings and comments on this product.

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Keywords:

Vocabulary practice, science of reading, orthographic mapping, vocabulary activities, writing practice, spelling practice, daily warm-up, writing centers, word play, word games