Learning Objectives

• Blend and segment CVC words (e.g., map, sun, pig).
• Manipulate phonemes (substitute first, middle, last sounds).
• Spell target words with letter tiles, then in print.
• Build automaticity through 8–12 minute daily practice.

Materials

• Gamenote Pocket Chart Kit (tiles + CVC cards)
• Mini whiteboards or notebooks
• 1–2 decodable sentences aligned to target vowels
• Optional: sand tray or magnetic letters for tactile practice

Setup (3–5 min)

1. Pick a focus vowel (e.g., short a). Place letter tiles for 4–6 CVC words.
2. Set 2 picture cards to match the focus (e.g., cat, bag).
3. Pre-write a decodable sentence (e.g., “Sam had a nap.”).

10–12 Minute Daily Routine

1. Blend It (3 min): Point to each tile (left→right) and say sounds, then sweep to blend. Students echo: /m/ /a/ /p/ → map.
2. Switch It (3–4 min): Change one tile to make a new word (map → mop → mop → hop). Ask which sound changed.
3. Write It (2–3 min): Dictate two CVC words; students spell on boards and underline the vowel.
4. Read It (2 min): Read the short sentence together; circle target-vowel words on second read.

Differentiation

• Support: Elkonin boxes and finger tapping for each sound; limit to 2 vowels at a time.
• On-Level: Add blends/digraphs (e.g., ship, slug, trap).
• Advanced: Move to CCVCC (e.g., stamp) and two-syllable compound words (sunset).

Assessment & Progress

• 1-minute read: 5 CVC words—track accuracy and time weekly.
• Dictation check: 3 words + 1 sentence (score sounds and formation).
• Phoneme changes: how many correct switches in 60 seconds?

Extensions & Crossovers

• Picture sort: match images to word families (-at, -ap, -an).
• Story seeds: write a 2-sentence mini-story using 3 focus words.
• Partner teach: students lead one switch-it round for peers.

Print-ready routine, CVC word lists, dictation sheets, and progress trackers.