February Heart Words High Frequency Sort Free Download
Phonics
This February heart words high frequency sort free download helps students identify and sort irregular high frequency words known as heart words. Perfect for February literacy centers, small groups, and phonics review.
This February Heart Words High Frequency Sort Free Download is a hands-on phonics activity designed to help students understand the difference between heart words and words that can be fully decoded. Heart words are irregular high frequency words that students must learn by heart because parts of the word do not follow regular phonics patterns.
Students read each word and decide whether it is a heart word or not, then sort the word into the correct category on the sorting mat. This routine supports word recognition, phonics reasoning, and deeper understanding of why some words cannot be sounded out completely.
The Valentine heart theme makes this activity engaging while keeping the instructional focus clear and purposeful. This sort works well as part of explicit phonics instruction aligned with Science of Reading practices.
Ideas for use:
• Add to February literacy centers for word study practice
• Use during small-group phonics instruction
• Incorporate into intervention or review groups
• Use as a whole-group sorting activity with discussion
• Send home for February high frequency word practice
What’s Included:
• Heart-themed sorting mat
• High frequency word cards
• Heart word and non-heart word categories
• Hands-on phonics sorting activity
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