Download free alphabet and beginning sound mats for use with rainbow magnetic letters. Match letters to images or letters—perfect for centers or small groups.
This free download includes an assortment of alphabet and beginning sound matching mats designed to pair with the hand2mind rainbow magnetic letters and hand2mind magnetic boards. These hands-on mats provide targeted phonics practice with a focus on letter recognition and sound-symbol matching.
Some mats feature pictures that prompt students to find the matching letter, while others include letters students must match directly. These engaging activities are perfect for independent phonics centers, small-group intervention, or early finisher tasks.
What’s Included:
Alphabet matching mats
Beginning sound image mats
Variety of layouts to reinforce different letter and sound skills
Ideal for building sound awareness, fine motor coordination, and letter fluency
These mats are easy to prep and work well across instructional settings. Students enjoy the tactile experience of grabbing and placing magnetic letters, which deepens engagement and supports active learning.
Looking for more? Access additional magnet mats HERE to continue building your magnetic letter routine throughout the year.
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Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.