Need an easy, engaging way to teach R-controlled vowels without planning from scratch? This First Grade R-Controlled Vowels Phonics Unit is grounded in the Science of Reading and helps students master r-controlled vowel patterns like ar, er, ir, or, ur, air, are, oar, ore, and ear. With ready-to-go whole group lessons, hands-on centers, and no-prep worksheets, this unit will help your students build fluency and confidence while having fun.

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Designed for busy teachers who need explicit instruction, daily practice, and engaging activities that keep students focused—without adding to your plate.

What’s included:
• 5-Week Unit Plan for easy planning
• Daily Phonemic Awareness Warm-Ups
• 25 Whole Group Phonics Lessons with songs, anchor charts, and games
• 100+ No-Prep Phonics Worksheets
• 11 Hands-On Literacy Centers with visual directions
• Assessments & Exit Tickets
• Editable Spelling Lists + Weekly Test Templates

Use it your way:
• Great for whole group, small group, and independent centers
• Supports differentiation with multi-sensory activities
• Aligned to First Grade Common Core Standards
• Based on the Science of Reading instructional approach
• Perfect for intervention, SPED, or curriculum gaps

Center Activities Include:
• Picture & Word Sorts
• Play Dough Mats
• Matching Mats
• Clip Cards
• Dry Erase Writing Cards
• Sensory Bin
• Spin and Cover
• Board Game
• Fluency Roll and Read
• …and more!

Worksheet Skills Include:
• Practice Pages for Each R-Controlled Pattern
• Cut & Paste Match and Sort
• Dab It
• Color by Sound
• Word Search
• Sort by Color
• Write the Missing Word
• Read and Draw
• Color, Stamp, and Write
• 6 Mini Books for r-controlled vowels and challenge combinations

FAQ + Notes:
• Includes both black & white and color versions
• Clear visual directions with clip art keys for easy center setup
• Easy to reuse year after year—just print and teach
• Digital resources available separately for extra flexibility

Let’s make phonics easier—for you and your students!
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “This resource is fantastic! Very engaging and easy to use. My students have been loving it so far!” -Miss Blanchards Bunch

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “These were used in center work, small group work and intervention small groups! The kids loved them!” -Ellice H. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “My students loved these centers! All the puzzles and games are so easy - we also have the Magic E unit too. Thank you!” -Joanna M. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  “This is another great product! There are a ton of great ideas for literacy centers. Thank you so much!” -Lindsey H. 

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