Vowel Teams and Silent E Sound Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Vowel Teams and Silent E Sound Mat" is written for 1st Grade to 2nd Grade (Ages 6-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Vowel teams and silent e sound mat for 1st and 2nd grade: 28 spellings with key words, like ai rain, oa boat, oy toy and a_e cake, on one page. Part of our vowel teams phonics collection.
How do I use this resource?
Children say each sound and its key word, then keep the mat at their desk to use when they read and write. Teachers can tape it to a reading center.
What students will practice
- Gives students a sound mat of vowel teams and silent e spellings, such as ai rain, ee tree and igh night.
- Practices matching each spelling to a key word, including r-controlled ar star and or fork and ph phone.
- Works for 1st and 2nd grade at a desk or reading center, as a quick reference while reading and writing.
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FAQ
How do I use the Vowel Teams and Silent E Sound Mat?
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Children say each sound and its key word, then keep the mat at their desk to use when they read and write. Teachers can tape it to a reading center.
What is the Vowel Teams and Silent E Sound Mat?
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One page with a grid of spellings, each with a key word: ay hay, ai rain, ee tree, ea leaf, ie pie, igh night, oa boat, ow snow, ue glue, ew chew, oo moon, aw saw, ou cloud, ow cow, oi coin, oy toy, ar star, or fork, ir bird, ur turtle, er tiger, wh whale, ph phone and silent e spellings a_e cake, e_e athlete, i_e kite, o_e bone and u_e cube.
Can I use the Vowel Teams and Silent E Sound Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade to 2nd Grade phonics, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 1st Grade to 2nd Grade vowel teams resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are vowel teams resources for?
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These are written for 1st Grade to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 6-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these vowel teams resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 1st Grade to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 1st Grade to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Phonics |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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