CVCC & CCVC Word Building Dough Mats for Phonics​,​ Spelling and Fine Motor Skills

CVCC & CCVC Word Building Dough Mats – Phonics, Spelling & Fine Motor Skills

Make literacy rotations and phonics practice stress-free and effective with these CVCC & CCVC word building dough mats. Teachers can quickly set up engaging, hands-on activities that keep students focused, build spelling confidence, and support fine motor skill development—perfect for busy classrooms following the Australian Curriculum: English.

Students benefit from practical, multi-sensory learning, using dough to build words, practise spelling patterns, and strengthen early literacy skills. Differentiated mats, recording sheets, and editable templates ensure all learners, including those needing extra support, can participate and succeed.

Product Details

• 14 CVCC word building dough mats
• 15 CCVC word building dough mats
• Each mat in three font styles: NSW Foundation, Victorian Modern Cursive, Fun chunky font
• Editable word mats with text boxes for custom fonts and words
• Matching picture prompts on editable mats
• Blank dough boards with text boxes and space for student drawings
• Differentiated student word recording mats
• Teacher checklists to track:
• Fine motor development
• Reading CVCC & CCVC words
• Writing CVCC & CCVC words
• Clear instructions for teachers and students, including literacy centre setup
• Print-and-go PDF (246 pages)

This resource is perfect for Foundation and Year 1 teachers aiming to deliver hands-on, engaging phonics activities that support Australian Curriculum standards for early literacy, spelling, and fine motor development. I have also used these mats at the beginning of Grade 2 when students struggle to hear and pull apart the sounds in CCVC words!