Orthographic Mapping without the mess

Description

This “Tap It, Map It, Graph It” resource is designed to help students permanently store words in their long-term memory by connecting sounds (phonemes) to letters (graphemes). It is completely digital, interactive, and aligned with the Science of Reading.

Ideal for: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and Intervention Groups.

✨ HOW IT WORKS (The 3-Step Routine)

Students follow a structured, multi-sensory routine on every slide:

1. 👀 TAP IT: Students look at the target image and drag a Digital Ring over a dot for each sound they hear (Phonemic Awareness).

2. 🔴 MAP IT: Students drag a Digital Chip into an Elkonin Box for every sound (Segmenting).

3. ✏️ GRAPH IT: Students type the letters that correspond to the sounds on primary writing lines (Phonics & Encoding).

4. ✅ CHECK IT: The “Magic Reveal” feature allows students to slide a cover block to self-correct their work instantly!

📂 HOW IS THIS ORGANIZED?

This resource is organized by Vowel Sound to help you target specific phonics instruction. You can assign the whole deck, or copy/paste specific slides for the vowel you are teaching this week.

Includes 20 High-Frequency CVC Words:

• Short A: Cat, Map, Fan, Bat

• Short E: Bed, Net, Hen, Web

• Short I: Pig, Lip, Fin, Six

• Short O: Dog, Box, Log, Fox

• Short U: Sun, Bus, Bug, Tub

🧠 WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS?

According to the Science of Reading, students do not learn words by memorizing “shapes.” They learn by Orthographic Mapping—the process of forming letter-sound connections.

• This activity moves beyond simple spelling.

• It forces the student to isolate sounds (segmenting) before they ever type a letter.

• The Self-Checking feature provides immediate feedback, which is crucial for building confidence in struggling readers.

🇨🇱 TEXAS TEKS ALIGNMENT (2024-2025)

Specifically designed to meet the new rigorous ELAR and Tech Apps standards.

ELAR (Reading & Phonics):

• K.2(A)(x) & 1.2(A)(vii): Demonstrate phonological awareness by segmenting spoken one-syllable words into individual phonemes.

• K.2(B)(i) & K.2(C)(ii): Demonstrate and apply spelling knowledge by matching sounds to letters and spelling words using sound-spelling patterns.

Technology Applications (New Standards):

• K-2.8(B): Identify and use basic computer hardware (mouse/trackpad/touchscreen) to interact with software.

• K-2.8(C): Perform software application functions (drag-and-drop & typing) to modify digital artifacts.

💻 TECH SPECS & COMPATIBILITY

• Format: Google Slides™ (Force Copy Link provided).

• Devices: Works on Chromebooks, iPads (with Google Slides App), Laptops, and Interactive Whiteboards (SmartBoard/Promethean).

• Audio: Includes visual icon instructions for non-readers.

© COPYRIGHT & TERMS OF USE

This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Licenses are non-transferable.