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Short e word family mats

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I’ve been busy creating more word family activities — today I’m sharing 7 free mats for short e!  Just print the mats and cards, laminate, and attach velcro dots.  You’ll have a durable and lasting learning center to use in the classroom or at the kitchen table.  Have fun!

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

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UPDATE: My word family mats give reading practice with analytic phonics instruction. Analytic phonics is when you use known words or word parts (such as word families) as analogies for figuring out words. Many children do very well with analytic phonics instruction. However, as I learn more about the science of reading, I now prefer to start with synthetic phonics instruction. You can learn more about that in this video blog post.  

I’ve already shared three sets of Read ‘n Stick mats – but if this is your first set, you’ll want to read what I have to say below:

How to use and assemble

1) Print and laminate each mat on sturdy cardstock.  I love this affordable home laminator and laminating sheets!  Then print and laminate each set of cards. Cut them apart and stick velcro dots to the pictures and backs of the cards.

2) You can certainly print the mats and cards on plain paper, and have your child match them. However, for a more durable and lasting activity, I recommend #1.  A bonus of the velcro dots is that you can store the mats without the cards getting lost — just stick them on!

3) My mats were constantly getting misplaced until I punched holes in them and stored them in a 3-ring binder.

4) Take off all the cards. Have your child read the name of the family in the center of the board. Then have him read each card and match it to the picture. You will be teaching new vocabulary along the way when he gets stuck on a particular word (“What’s a glen?”).

5) After a few times of doing this with you, this is something your child might be able to do himself.  

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

Short e word family activities

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

You'll find 7 free word family activities in this post - 7 read 'n stick mats for short e!

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20 Comments

  1. Rachel

    July 12, 2019 at 1:17 am

    Thank you for your kindness!

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  2. NIEVES

    February 6, 2018 at 6:18 am

    Hello Anna!

    Million thanks for all your help, I use your freebies a lot and are always very useful. I teach English in Spain and my kids love the fact they can start reading in English.

    Best wishes

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna G

      February 6, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      You’re very welcome! I’m glad you can use my site!

      Reply to this comment
  3. dipika

    April 18, 2017 at 5:55 am

    Hello,

    Your teaching aids are very good and will be very helpful for my daughter i was trying to download short o ,i,e,u vowel mat but was unable to do it .
    She is 5 i am looking easy phonic aids
    Thanks in advance

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      April 18, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      Hello! Check out this page for troubleshooting tips: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/how-to-download-free-files/

      Reply to this comment
  4. Maureen

    April 6, 2017 at 11:50 am

    I love these mats!!!

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    • Anna Geiger

      April 6, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      I’m so glad you can use them, Maureen!

      Reply to this comment
  5. j

    December 11, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Hi, Anna! You’re always there with the exact stuff when it’s needed! thanks for these sheets. Instead of lanimating the sheets I put them in page protectors then keep the pieces in there too. I do lanimate the page with the pieces on it (in this case the word cards)

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      December 11, 2016 at 11:06 am

      Thanks for the tip! I’m glad you found money-saving solution that works for you. 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  6. Alesia @ FUNtastic SIMON

    March 17, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Such a great activity. I love your read and stick mats. I added it to the list of short ee activities here http://www.funtasticsimon.com/articles/learning-short-e-words/

    Thanks,
    Alesia

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    • Anna Geiger

      March 18, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks so much for linking to me, Alesia!

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  7. Jamiela Ismail

    October 9, 2015 at 2:36 am

    hello Katie
    thank you so much for these wonderful worksheets.
    they are superb for my learners who are battling to get to grips with basic literacy skills.
    when i introduce a letter to them – using your worksheets, they are motivated to learn and are enthusiastic the next session as they cannot wait to see the new themed activities.
    you are truly a remarkable person to share these lovely resources.
    may you always be blessed.
    loads of love
    Jamiela .. all the way from South Africa

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      October 17, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks so much for your kind words, Jamiela! It’s so exciting to hear about kids using my printables in other parts of the world. I’m so glad they’re working for you!

      Reply to this comment
  8. becky

    May 1, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    it really helpful and interesting cant want to share with my pupils,thank you so much

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    • Anna Geiger

      May 1, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      You’re welcome, Becky!

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  9. Katie @ Gift of Curiosity

    December 9, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Ooh, I’m so excited for these! I was using your short a sound and short o sound with my son last week. This will be helpful to have as well!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      December 10, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      I’m glad you can use them, Katie! Short u will be coming out this week, and in the new year I’ll be sharing giant sets of long vowel word families.

      Reply to this comment

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