6 Extra CVC Fidget Mats (Word Pop)
6 Extra CVC Fidget Mats (Word Pop)
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Skills Covered After 30 Days
- Learn letter sound blending
- Master CVC words
- Increase word recognition
- Improve fluency
Key Features
- Ages 5-7 (Kindergarten to Grade 1)
- 2-10 Players (or 1-on-1 Fun)
- Quick & Easy Play (15 min)
Product Overview
Upgraded food-grade silicone material
- Safe & non-toxic
- Compact & Portable
- Easy to clean
- Lightweight
- Bright Color
- Durable & Reusable
Educational Standards
Common core
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.D Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in three-phoneme (consonant-vowel-consonant, or CVC) words.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.3.A Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.C Isolate and pronounce initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in spoken single-syllable words.
TEKS
- K.2B.ii: using letter-sound relationships to decode, including VC, CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words;
- 1.2B.i: decoding words in isolation and in context by applying common letter sound correspondences;
B.E.S.T
- ELA.K.F.1.3.c Decode consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.
- ELA.1.F.1.3 Decode and encode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
Ontario
- K- OE1.1 explore sounds, rhythms, and language structures, with guidance and on their own
- K-OE1.11 demonstrate an awareness that words can rhyme, can begin or end with the same sound, and are composed of phonemes that can be manipulated to create new words
- K- OE11.8 demonstrate knowledge of most letters of the alphabet in different contexts
- Grade 1- B2.3 identify, read, and spell most common grapheme-phoneme correspondences of consonants and vowels, with automaticity
- Grade 1- B2.4 use phonics knowledge and phonemic blending to read words, and phonemic segmentation to spell phonetically regular words, in isolation and various text contexts
BC
- K- Language features, structures, and conventions: concepts of print, letter knowledge, phonemic and phonological awareness, letter formation
- Grade 1- Language features, structures, and conventions: concepts of print, print awareness, phonemic and phonological awareness, letter formation
Alberta
- K- Children make connections between letters and sounds in words.
- K- Children experiment with sounds in words.
- K- Children recognize some letters and words with speed and accuracy.
- Grade 1- Students recognize and analyze letters and sounds in words.
- Grade 1- Students apply accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression in the development of fluency.
Manitoba
- K- Recognize, apply, and adapt rules and conventions (e.g., form, genre, grammar, register, punctuation, elements of design, spelling, legibility).
- K- Identify, analyze, and apply understandings of whole-part-whole relationships (e.g., function and relationship of parts within a whole design, cueing systems, fluency, word study).
- Grade 1- Recognize, apply, and adapt rules and conventions (e.g., form, genre, grammar, register, punctuation, elements of design, spelling, legibility).
- Grade 1- Identify, analyze, and apply understandings of whole-part-whole relationships (e.g., function and relationship of parts within a whole design, cueing systems, fluency, word study).
New Brunswick
- K- Apply letter-sound knowledge to decode words and simple connected text.
- Grade 1- Apply letter-sound knowledge to decode words and connected text.
Newfoundland & Labrador
- K- GCO 4: Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts. 4.3 use strategies to make sense of texts 4.5 demonstrate letter knowledge.
- Grade 1- GCO 4: Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts.4.3 use strategies to make sense of texts
Nova Scotia
- K- Use phonics knowledge and phonemic blending to read words in isolation and various text contexts.
- K- Use phonemic segmentation to spell phonetically regular words, in isolation and various text contexts.
- Grade 1- Use phonics knowledge and phonemic blending to read words in isolation and various text contexts.
- Grade 1- Use phonemic segmentation to spell phonetically regular words, in isolation and various text contexts.
Prince Edward Island
- K- understand basic concepts of print including directionality, word, space, letter, and sound
- K- begin to use knowledge of sound-symbol relationships as one reading cue (e.g., initial and final consonants)
- Grade 1- understand basic concepts of print including directionality, word, space, letter, and sound
- Grade 1- begin to use knowledge of sound-symbol relationships as one reading cue (e.g., initial and final consonants)
Saskatchewan
- K- CCK.2 Use and construct symbols, pictures, and dramatizations to communicate feelings and ideas in a variety of ways.
- Grade 1- CC1.2 Represent key ideas and events, in a logical sequence and with detail, in different ways (including dramatization, pictures, sounds, physical movement, charts, models, and drawings).
- Understand sound–symbol relationships and recognize familiar sounds/symbols/ words of the language community
- Understand sound–symbol relationships and apply reliable phonetic strategies when decoding print
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Students absolutely love this resource! I have seen a dramatic improvement in their skills in a very short amount of time, and I attribute much of that success to the high level of engagement it creates. It keeps students motivated, excited to participate, and eager to learn.
My 3 year old grandson loves these...only drawback is there is no letter Z which is disappointing because his name starts with Z and he recognizes that letter right away.
Such a fun game! My grands love it!
My kid loves it! doesn't want to stop playing.
My kids really enjoy the game! They’ve been able to catch on and learn the CVC words pretty quickly. My only critique is, you’ll likely need the expansion pack/more words! We’ve played so much in the past 1-2 weeks I wonder if my oldest son has memorized the words versus reading them. Additional words would help keep them challenged. We added to the rules by asking our kids to make a sentence with the word they popped/read. It’s helped expand the game a bit. But overall, great game! Glad we purchased it.
You ask, we answer!
Are these mats only for classrooms, or can I use them at home?
They’re perfect for both! While the set of six mats is great for classrooms and small groups, they also make a fun and engaging addition to home learning. Whether you’re playing with one child or a group of eager learners, these mats bring phonics to life—so say goodbye to boring flashcards!
Why are CVC words important for early readers?
CVC words are foundational in learning to read. They help children understand how letters work together to form words and are an essential step in mastering phonics. Learning CVC words builds confidence as children begin to decode simple words, setting the stage for reading more complex words and sentences.
Can these mats help children with learning differences?
Absolutely! The multisensory design of the mats makes them an excellent tool for children with learning differences like dyslexia, ADHD, or those who benefit from tactile learning. The combination of visual, auditory, and tactile feedback helps reinforce reading skills in a way that works for a variety of learning styles.
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