Silent E Decoding Activity for Centers: FREE Printable
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Get a FREE practice Silent e (VCe) decoding activity to use in centers. Students spin, read, and match the pictures, then record their answers!
🪄 Why We Love It
For students practicing Silent e words, this spin-and-match decoding activity is engaging, multi-sensory decoding practice!
Students get targeted, cumulative practice with VCe (silent e) words. They spin the wheel, reading the words multiple times as they match the pictures to the words. That means multiple exposures as they read, re-read, and record their answers.
And why do teachers love it? It’s super low prep and easy to keep organized, plus it’s versatile and can be used as an engaging phonics center, task boxes, or for morning work.
How to Use It
Teacher Instructions/Prep Work:
- Print single-sided on cardstock.
- Cut out each circle.
- Optional: Cut out the cover card so students only see one word at a time.
- Place the picture wheel on top of the word wheel.
- Place a brad through the middle to connect them.
Student Instructions:
- Starting with picture #1, spin the circles and read the words until you find the word that matches the picture.
- Optional: Underline or highlight the VCe pattern.
- Write the word on the recording sheet.
- Repeat for #2 – #8.
Tips & Info
Go over vocabulary. Students need to know the word is “cube” and not “square.” Go over each of the words. Have them listen for the long vowel sound.
Extension Activities
- Sentences: Choose two words, then turn the page over and write a sentence for each word. This helps students connect words to meaning and get exposures to the word’s use in context.
- Phoneme Substitution: Have students come up with new words by changing one phoneme (cube → tube, or bake → bike).
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