Description
These Digraphs Crack the Code Task Cards are a reusable science of reading aligned phonics center for kindergarten and first grade. Students use a picture alphabet key to find the beginning sound of each picture, decode the mystery word, and match it to its picture card. The set includes 96 digraph secret word task cards covering four-letter and five-letter digraph words.
What’s Included
- 96 Digraph Task Cards in two designs (Color and BW)
- 96 matching picture cards (Color and BW)
- Secret Code alphabet picture key
- Word Picture Reference List
- Recording worksheet
Word coverage:
- 76 four-letter digraph words: beginning digraphs (ch-, sh-, th-, wh-) and ending digraphs (-ck, -sh, -ng, -ch, -th)
- 20 five-letter digraph words: beginning digraphs (ch-, sh-, th-, wh-)
Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Reusable center: Laminate the task cards and picture cards once and the center is ready to use all year
- 96 task cards: Enough variety to keep the center fresh across the full digraph sequence, from four-letter to five-letter words
- Two card designs: Use with magnetic letters or write the word
- Multi-step decoding practice: Students decode, build, and match each word for more thorough practice
- Color and black-and-white versions included: Use color for the center display and black-and-white for budget-friendly printing
How to Use This Resource
These digraph phonics activities are ideal for:
- Phonics and literacy centers
- Small groups
- Independent practice
- Early finishers
- Morning bins
Skills Covered
This resource supports students as they practice:
- Phoneme identification
- Beginning sounds
- Segmenting and blending digraph words
- Decoding mystery words
- Spelling and encoding
Preparation Notes
- Print and laminate the task cards and picture cards for durability and reuse
- Students will need letter manipulatives (magnetic letters, letter tiles, or similar) for the Build the Word step
- Print the recording worksheet in black and white
If you are looking for a digraph phonics center that students can use all year, these Crack the Code Task Cards give you 96 decodable digraph words, matching picture cards for self-checking, and two card designs to suit any classroom setup. Everything you need to build decoding fluency across beginning and ending digraphs.
