Make phonics practice fun and festive with this St. Patrick’s Day Color by Code worksheet featuring R-controlled vowels (AR, OR, ER, IR, UR), also known as bossy R. Students will read and identify words with R-controlled vowel patterns and color each section according to the code, revealing a shamrock-themed picture. This no-prep, hands-on activity is perfect for 1st–2nd grade phonics instruction and helps build phonics skills, decoding accuracy, and reading fluency. Ideal for literacy centers,