Introduction to EA for /ĕ/ and A for /ŏ/
by TheNeed2Read © 2026
Price: $3 USD
Subjects: phonics
Grades: 1,2,3
Description
This 22-card digital resource helps students practice reading and recognizing ea that spells /ĕ/ (as in head) and a that spells /ŏ/ (as in want). These less common vowel sounds can be challenging for early readers, and this deck provides explicit instruction and meaningful practice to build confidence and accuracy. Students will stay engaged as they move through a variety of interactive activities that reinforce both patterns. This deck includes: Sorting pictures based on the vowel sound Explicit instruction on ea = /ĕ/ and a = /ŏ/ and where they appear in words Reading and sorting words by vowel pattern Reading words and matching them to pictures Building words with the target patterns Reading sentences and matching them to the correct picture These self-checking Boom Cards are perfect for: Literacy centers Independent practice Intervention groups Distance learning Your students will get the repetition they need while staying motivated with interactive, hands-on learning!
Acknowledgements
Clipart from Bunny on a Cloud and Clip Artisan Fonts by KG Fonts & Amy Groesbeck