Activity for ages 5 to 6.
CVC sound boxes are an awesome way to help kids learn how to sound out and spell simple three letter words such as cat, log and dog. These print and play sound box mats are a ready to go literacy center or word work station.
Since kids can practice spelling the CVC words using magnetic letters or an erasable marker, they’ll get plenty of use. They’re a perfect addition to our Word Family Activity Pack!
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Getting Ready
I began by printing the cards (below) on cardstock to give them extra durability.
I cut along the dotted lines to separate the pieces and added strength by running them through my laminator.
Write and Wipe
There are two ways to use the cards so I split the activities over a few weeks.
First, I introduced the write and wipe activity. The kids sounded out the words and then wrote each sound in the boxes with an erasable marker.
We used ordinary washable markers, which were really easy to remove with a damp cloth. I find whiteboard markers can be more difficult to remove from laminated activities so I save them for whiteboard.
Building with Magnetic Letters
In the second week, I switched up the activity slightly by using magnetic letters like these ones. I grabbed a cookie tray from my class cabinets and placed the cards on top so that the magnetic letters could stick to them.
The kids in my class loved sticking the magnetic letters in the correct spots!
Grab Your Set
Get ready for some seriously fun hands-on learning! Click the blue button below to download your pack and then hop over and snag our Word Family Activity Pack too!
Hi there,
I feel like I am crazy! I have tried to find where these soundboxes are at to make for my students and it says it is free but I cannot find them? HELP! Thanks!
Please, help me to find and download CBC sound boxes activity. Thanks,
Ana
Hi Ana,
Thanks for reaching out, I am happy to help.
To download the freebie, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the dark blue DOWNLOAD HERE button.
Enter in your name and email and a new screen will open with the freebie.
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Kimberleigh
Thank you.
I have tried to find the download for the CVC boxes for free, but I have been unable to locate it. I just joined and thought that it would be sent in an email, when I subscribed.
Thank you so much! Some really great stuff
Hello Maria,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We are here because of folks like you!
Warmly,
Kimberleigh // Happiness Ambassador
I am trying to download the CVC Sound Boxes. I press on the blue download icon, type in my details and nothing happens. Please help.
Hi Julie,
Thanks for reaching out, please check out our troubleshooting video HERE for help.
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador
WEhen I click on the big blue button I see a small circle start circling but it just keeps on spinning around without opening any new box. Its been at least 20 minutes now with no further results.
Actually the blue button leads to a white box requesting name and email, and after entering them I click the Grab Them button and that’s where it starts circling without end.
Hi Paula,
Thanks for reaching out. I just emailed you, but wanted to be sure you received our response.
Please check to be sure you’ve enabled pop-ups from our site. Even if you’ve been able to download before, the site was recently updated and you may need to do so again. We also recommend using the Chrome browser. For instructions on how to enable pop ups in Chrome, you can check out THIS ARTICLE.
You can also check out our troubleshooting video HERE for help. If you still can’t get it to work, you can email me at hello@playdoughtoplato.com and I will get it to you.
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador
Hi. I am after a copy of the sound boxes with a picture but it won’t move past the grab button. Can you please email them to me?
I’m sorry you were having a hard time downloading the freebie, Karen! The problem has been fixed so you can grab it here:
https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/cvc-sound-boxes/
Just click the big blue “download here” button at the bottom of the post. I hope your kiddos love the activity!