When my boys need to work at spelling or sounding out words, it’s important to me that I find a phonics practice activity that’s both hands-on and interesting.
That’s why I created my first set of milk cap spelling mats for short a. I took a break from those to create other materials for phonics practice – like my read ‘n stick mats and word family houses.
Today I’m back with another set of milk cap spelling mats – this time for short o.
You’ll need to collect a set of milk or bottle caps for this activity — or simply cut out paper circles with a large circle punch. Write letters on the milk caps, or print my set of letters and create your own milk cap letters with a bottle of Mod Podge. Here’s my tutorial which will tell you just how to do it and get you to the free patterns!
Once you’ve got your letters ready, print my free 24 FREE mats (get them at the end of this post). You can print just one side, or print them back to back. One side of the mats has the letters for your child to match.
Phonics practice activity for short o
I used this side with my three-year-old (almost four). He looked for the matching letters. Then I had him take off the caps and read each sound as he placed the cap on the matching letter. “/j/ /o/ /g/. Jog.”
My Five worked on the blank sides. He said the words slowly and found the correct letters.
Since I had printed the mats back-to-back, he slid off the circles and turned each mat over for self-checking.
I hope you enjoy these!
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What a great resource – thanks for sharing! The idea of reusing milk caps is pretty brilliant too – perfect for little hands. Sharing over on my Pinterest boards.
Thanks so much for pinning!
Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, Jodie – thanks for checking it out!
Those are great! I’m going to pin for later.
Thank you for pinning, Tiffiny!
My boys won’t be ready for this until next year, but I’m filing this away for them!
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This is a fantastic idea! I am going to start saving our milk caps 🙂
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I cannot wait to use these milk cap printables with my youngest when he’s ready. These are SUCH a great resource! Thanks for sharing, Anna!
Thank so much! 🙂
Thanks for the great free printables and for linking this fun activity with Tuesday Tots. I’m featuring it this week 🙂
I really appreciate the feature, Debs! Exciting that your linky is for all ages now. I was wondering what you were going to do as your daughter grew up…!