Phonics Locate & Label: Spelling Literacy Centers & Rotations I Year 1 & 2
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Description
Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to prep literacy rotations that truly make a difference? The curriculum is already jam-packed—you shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel every day! With these Phonics Locate + Label activities, you’ll be covering key phonics skills while also ticking off essential curriculum objectives—all without the extra prep. These activities build phonological awareness, reinforce phonics concepts, and provide hands-on, engaging learning experience
With 54 interactive boards, this resource works for all learners—whether they need intervention, on-level practice, or extension. Your students will love searching for words using grid coordinates, and you’ll love how easy it is to prep!
What’s Included:
⭐ 54 phonics boards covering essential phonics skills like CVC words, digraphs, blends, short vowels, long vowels, and more.
⭐️ Word lists with matching images so students can locate and label words.
⭐️ Differentiation options to support all learners.
⭐️ Bright, student-friendly visuals to boost engagement.
⭐️ Easy-to-follow instructions for independent use.
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
✔️ Differentiation made easy to support all students.
✔️ Builds vocabulary by connecting words to images.
✔️ Saves you time—just print and go!
✔️ Versatile for literacy centres, small groups, and independent phonics practice.
How You Can Use This Resource:
✅ Literacy centres or rotations
✅ Independent phonics practice
✅ Homework or take-home activities
✅ Differentiated small group work
✅ Intervention support
✅ Extension activities for higher-level students
How It Works:
1. Choose a phonics board that matches the skill you’re focusing on (e.g., CVC words like "cat" or digraphs like SH/CH).
2. Students pick a word from the list (e.g., "cat").
3. They locate the matching image on the board.
4. They write the correct grid coordinates (e.g., "4C") next to the word.
This activity makes phonics practice meaningful and fun while helping students understand the words they’re reading, build vocabulary, and gain confidence in their phonics skills.
Happy teaching!
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- File types1 Zip file
- Page count70
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Curriculum alignment details
This resource is intended for the following use:
Curriculum:
Australian CurriculumContent Descriptors:
AC9E10LY08: Use knowledge of the spelling system to spell words and to manipulate standard spelling for particular effectsACELA1439: Recognise and generate rhyming words, alliteration patterns, syllables and sounds (phonemes) in spoken wordsACELA1817: Know how to read and write some high-frequency words and other familiar wordsACELA1820: Write consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words by representing some sounds with the appropriate letters, and blend sounds associated with letters when reading CVC wordsFurther context or application:
This Phonics Locate + Label resource strengthens phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and spatial reasoning. It reinforces letter-sound relationships, CVC words, digraphs, blends, and vowels while helping students segment, blend, and decode words. The image-word associations support word recognition, spelling, and vocabulary development. By incorporating grid coordinates, this activity builds early math skills and spatial awareness. It’s perfect for explicit phonics instruction, literacy rotations, independent practice, intervention, or extension activities. The differentiated, hands-on approach keeps students engaged while ensuring curriculum alignment. With no prep required, this resource saves time while making phonics practice interactive and meaningful!Phonics Locate & Label: Spelling Literacy Centers & Rotations I Year 1 & 2
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