Long I Phonics Activity Mats | Spin, Find & Write Mat (i_e, igh, -y, i, ie)

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

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

Perfect for your literacy block, this low-prep activity supports students in recognising and applying common long i spelling patterns including i_e, igh, -y (shy), /i/ (like in mind) and ie.

What’s included:

• 1 x Long I 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:

• Spin the paperclip spinner
• Find a matching word in the grid
• Write the word in the correct column

Repeat to build fluency, confidence, and pattern recognition.