Long A Phonics Activity Mats | Spin, Find & Write Mat (ay, ai, a_e, ea, a)

Long A Activity Mat | Spin, Find & Write Phonics Game

Make long vowel practice hands-on, engaging, and meaningful with this Long A Activity Mat! Students will spin, find, and write as they explore the different ways to spell the long /ā/ sound.

Perfect for your literacy block, this low-prep activity supports students in recognising and applying common long A spelling patterns including ay, ai, a_e, ea and open syllable a.

What’s included:

• 1 x Long A Activity Mat (A4 printable)
• Built-in paperclip spinner
• Word grid for students to search and identify patterns
• Recording section to sort and write words by spelling pattern
• Clear visual prompts: spin, find, write
• BONUS: Roll, read and cover activity mat.

How to use:

Students:

1. Spin the paperclip spinner
2. Find a matching word in the grid
3. Write the word in the correct column

Repeat to build fluency, confidence, and pattern recognition.