Lakeshore Learning Touch & Read Matching Vowel Sounds

Touch & Read Vowel Sounds includes engaging match-ups. Children can master vowel sounds one phoneme at a time! Students select a word card and touch the textured dots as they say each sound. Then they read the full word and find its matching picture card! Touch & Read Vowel Sounds Match includes:

• 60 textured word cards
• 60 picture cards
• 6 storage pockets
• and 6 answer cards.

Touch & Read Matching Vowel Sounds is an effective sensory-based phonics tool that strengthens decoding and word recognition skills. The unique textured dots on the cards guide children through the phoneme-blending process, offering tactile reinforcement to enhance auditory and visual input. This multisensory approach helps students isolate long and short vowel sounds, blend them accurately, and connect the spoken word to a matching image. With clear and engaging illustrations, the cards also support vocabulary development and comprehension. Ideal for small group work, intervention settings or home practice, this compact set comes with organised storage pockets and answer cards for easy setup and self-checking.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces phoneme segmentation and blending using tactile cues.
• Builds decoding confidence through repeated multisensory practice.
• Supports vowel sound recognition in both long and short forms.
• Promotes self-correction and independent learning.

Classroom Ideas:

• Incorporate into daily phonics rotations or small-group literacy instruction.
• Use as an early intervention resource for struggling readers.
• Create timed matching games for vowel sound fluency.
• Pair students for peer-assisted learning and discussion.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 5-8 years.
• Measurements: Storage pockets measure 6.35 x 16.5 cm.
• Safety: Contains small parts. Adult supervision recommended for younger students.