Letter Match Station Cards Station 1 Letter Identification
Letter Match Detective Strips
Directions: Match the uppercase letter to the correct lowercase letter. Clip, circle, or place a manipulative on the match!
Name:
Date:
Station Tools: Use clothespins, transparent bingo chips, or magnetic letters to mark the matching target letter.
Target
A
Find Match:
e
a
o
Target
M
Find Match:
m
n
w
Target
B
Find Match:
d
p
b
Target
S
Find Match:
z
s
c
Target
T
Find Match:
t
f
l
Custom Letter
Write Choices:
Cut along dashed lines for individual station task strips, or keep whole for reusable laminate mats. Station 1 • Letter Match
Station 1 Letter Sounds
Beginning Sound Clip Cards
Directions: Look at the picture, say the word, and clip the letter that makes the beginning sound.
Name:
Date:
Sound Tip: Isolate the very first sound you hear with your voice (e.g., "/s/ - sun").
🍎 Apple /a/ sound
a
m
s
☀️ Sun /s/ sound
t
s
b
⚽ Ball /b/ sound
d
p
b
🌙 Moon /m/ sound
m
n
w
🐢 Turtle /t/ sound
f
t
l
🐱 Cat /k/ sound
c
o
a
Cut cards out and punch hole or attach clothespins to the matching bottom sound box. Station 1 • Sound Clip Cards
Letter Detectives Teacher Guide Teacher Resource Station Facilitation & IEP Support
Letter Detectives Facilitation Guide
Essential Skills Station Implementation: Letter Identification & Sound Correspondence
Sequence: Word Builders Lab
Target Station Time
12–15 Minutes
2–3 rotations per session
Recommended Grouping
2–4 Students
Paraeducator or teacher-led
Primary Target Standards
RF.K.1.D & RF.K.3.A
Letter names & initial phonemes
Station Materials Checklist
Print & Lamination:
• Cut laminated Letter Match Strips (P.1)
• Cut laminated Sound Clip Cards (P.2)
• Dry-erase markers + felt eraser pads
Tactile Manipulatives:
• Standard or easy-squeeze spring clothespins
• Translucent colored counting chips / bingo markers
• Sensory rice or dried black bean tub (for hiding cards)
Tiered Differentiation & Prompt Hierarchy
Level 1: Errorless / Direct Model (High Support)
Cover incorrect letter choices with a sticky note so student only sees the target match. Pair with physical hand-over-hand clothespin placement and verbal model: "A says /a/ like apple."
Level 2: Field of 2 Choices (Moderate Support)
Fold card or mask one distractor choice to offer a field of 2. Use gestural prompt (pointing near target) and verbal reminder: "Find the letter that makes the /s/ sound."
Level 3: Full Field of 3 & Self-Check (Independent)
Student independently identifies target letter and clips match. Add a small green dot sticker on back of card behind correct choice so student flips to self-check.
Sensory Adaptations for Essential Skills
Motor Weakness: If clothespins trigger fatigue, use heavy magnet chips on a metal cookie sheet or roll playdough balls to squish onto the correct letter.
Sensory Seekers: Bury the uppercase letter cards in a sensory tub filled with kinetic sand or split peas. Students dig out a card, then clip its lowercase match.
IEP Goal Connection: Student will match uppercase/lowercase letters with 80% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions.
Word Builders Lab
Sound Mouth Alphabet Cards Classroom Visual Aids Speech & Environmental Print
Sound Mouth & Environmental Print Cards
Cut along card borders. Display on alphabet wall, pocket charts, or station rings.
Set 1 of 2
6 Core Cards
M m /m/
Lip Hummer
Lips pressed shut Hum voice through nose
M
McDonald's Golden Arches sign
Cue: "Mmm... closed lips like smelling yummy food!"
S s /s/
Hissing Snake
Teeth touching Smile & hiss cool air
STOP
STOP Sign Street crosswalk sign
Cue: "Smile and hiss cool air like a snake: /s/!"
A a /a/ (short)
Wide Open Vowel
Jaw drops open wide Tongue flat at bottom
🍎
Apple Grocery / Tech logo
Cue: "Open wide like doctor says: 'Say /a/!'"
T t /t/
Tongue Tapper
Tongue taps top teeth Quiet tap, no voice
Target Store bullseye logo
Cue: "Tap tongue behind teeth like a ticking clock: /t/!"
B b /b/
Lip Popper
Lips pop apart Voice box is ON
BAND-AID
Band-Aid First-aid box box
Cue: "Press lips and pop a bubble with voice on: /b/!"
C c /k/ (hard)
Back Clicker
Back of tongue clicks Mouth open, air puffs
Crayola
Crayola Crayon box logo
Cue: "Click the back of your tongue like taking a picture: /k/!"
Pair mouth shape cards with a small handheld mirror so students check their own mouth. Set 1 • Sound Mouth Alphabet Cards
Classroom Visual Aids Speech & Environmental Print
Sound Mouth & Environmental Print Cards
Cut along card borders. Display on alphabet wall, pocket charts, or station rings.
Set 2 of 2
6 Core Cards
P p /p/
Quiet Popper
Lips pop a puff Quiet voice (Voice OFF)
Play-Doh
Play-Doh Can lid logo
Cue: "Puff a whisper pop on your hand like popcorn: /p/!"
L l /l/
Tongue Lifter
Tongue glues up Behind top front teeth
LEGO
LEGO Toy building box
Cue: "Lift tongue tip up and sing: /l/... like a lollipop!"
Word Builder Station Mats Station 2 Word Building with Tiles
Word Builder Station Mat
Follow the 4 steps: 1. Look at word • 2. Build with letter tiles • 3. Trace • 4. Write
Name:
Date:
🐱 Target: cat
3-Letter Word
1. Build With Tiles
2. Trace The Word
c a t
3. Write It
☀️ Target: sun
3-Letter Word
1. Build With Tiles
2. Trace The Word
s u n
3. Write It
Teacher Choice / Student Target Target Word:
Custom Word
1. Build With Tiles
2. Model or Trace
3. Write It
Place inside write-and-wipe pocket or laminate for repeated daily station use. Station 2 • Word Building Mat
Station 2 Resource Manipulative Cutouts
Color-Coded Letter Tiles
Cut along dotted grid lines. Blue tiles = Consonants • Red tiles = Vowels.
Size Spec
1.25" Square
C Consonants (Blue)
V Vowels (Rose)
Print on cardstock or adhere to foam backing
a vowel
e vowel
i vowel
o vowel
u vowel
a vowel
b consonant
c consonant
d consonant
f consonant
g consonant
h consonant
j consonant
k consonant
l consonant
m consonant
n consonant
p consonant
r consonant
s consonant
t consonant
v consonant
w consonant
y consonant
t consonant
s consonant
m consonant
blank
blank
blank
Cut and store in labeled plastic snack bags or magnetic organizer containers. Station 2 • Printable Letter Tiles
Word Builders Launch Slides Station Time Day 2 • Word Builders
Word Builders Lab
Today we use our hands and letter tiles to build, trace, and write our focus words!
👀 1. Look at word
🧩 2. Match tiles
✏️ 3. Trace & write
Station Steps
How to Build Your Word
1
Look & Say
Check the picture and say the word slowly with your mouth.
2
Build with Tiles
Find the matching letter tiles and put one tile into each box.
3
Trace the Letters
Follow the gray dotted lines carefully with your dry-erase marker.
4
Write on Your Own
Write the whole word on the bottom line. Give yourself a star!
Need help? Raise your hand or ask your station buddy!
Classroom Expectations
Taking Care of Our Station Tools
🤲
Gentle Hands
Keep letter tiles on the work tray. We handle our pieces gently.
🖍️
Cap the Marker
Listen for the "CLICK" sound when you cap your dry-erase marker.
🤝
Team Helpers
Cheer for your friends and take turns sharing vowel tiles.
Remember: Mistakes are proof we are trying and learning!
Rotation Chime Word Builders Lab
🔔
When the Chime Rings:
🛑 1. Hands on your head and stop working.
📥 2. Put all letter tiles back into the sorting bin.
🚶 3. Stand up quietly and rotate to the next station table.
Great job, Word Builders! Let's rotate smoothly.
Sight Word Spelling Mats Station 3 Name & Functional Words
My Name & Functional Word Mat
Practice writing your own name and key words using playdough, letter stamps, and markers!
Student:
Date:
1
My Name Studio
Write, Build, & Stamp
A. Look & Write My Name
Write your first name clearly
B. Stamp or Build with Tiles
Press playdough letters or place letter tiles
2
Functional Words Practice
Survival & Safety Sight Words
🛑
STOP
Environmental sign
🟢
GO
Action word
🙋
HELP
Communication cue
Editable template: write student target names or additional functional IEP sight words. Station 3 • Name & Functional Words
Station 3 High-Frequency Sight Words
Multi-Sensory Sight Word Mat
Read the sentence, build the sight word with tiles, and rainbow write with 3 colors!
Student:
Date:
see "I see a red apple."
Target Sight Word
Build With Tiles
Rainbow Trace 3x (Red, Blue, Green)
s e e
can "I can jump high."
Target Sight Word
Build With Tiles
Rainbow Trace 3x (Red, Blue, Green)
c a n
like "We like school."
Target Sight Word
Build With Tiles
Rainbow Trace 3x (Red, Blue, Green)
l i k e
Pair with textured sensory trays (sand, gel pads, shaving cream) for tactile handwriting reinforcement. Station 3 • High-Frequency Sight Words
Station Progress Tracker Station Passport & Data Word Builders Lab
Station Passport & IEP Tracker
Student self-monitoring stamp passport (top) + educator IEP progress monitoring data log (bottom).
Student:
Week of:
My Station Passport
Earn a sticker or stamp at each station!
🔍 Letter Match Station 1
STAMP
👂 Sound Clips Station 1
STAMP
🧱 Word Builder Station 2
STAMP
⭐ Sight Words Station 3
STAMP
IEP Progress Monitoring Record
Key: IND: Independent G: Gesture V: Verbal P: Physical
Date Target Skill Target Letters / Words Prompt Level Score Observations / Notes ____/____ Letter Identification A, M, B, S, T IND • G • V • P _____ / 5 ____/____ Beginning Sounds /a/, /s/, /b/, /m/, /t/, /k/ IND • G • V • P _____ / 6 ____/____ Tile Word Building cat, sun, ________________ IND • G • V • P _____ / 3 ____/____ Student Name Spelling First Name Target IND • G • V • P _____ % ____/____ Functional Sight Words STOP, GO, HELP IND • G • V • P _____ / 3 ____/____ High-Frequency Words see, can, like IND • G • V • P _____ / 3
File completed tracker in student IEP / Progress Monitoring binder for trial reporting. Sequence Assessment • Word Builders Lab
