Description
Master Tricky High-Frequency Words with the Complete Heart Words Word Mapping Bundle! Tired of seeing students struggle with high-frequency words? With the Heart Words Word Mapping Mats, Cards, and Worksheets Bundle, you’ll have everything you need to make tricky words stick—using a Science of Reading-aligned approach that’s both hands-on and engaging.
This powerful bundle combines interactive mats and cards with no-prep printable worksheets to help students break down high-frequency words, identify tricky parts they must “know by heart,” and build lasting reading fluency.
In the Heart Words Word Mapping Bundle you will find:
- Heart Word Mapping Mats and 284 High Frequency Word Cards
- 290 Heart Word Mapping Worksheets
Why Use the Heart Word Method?
The heart word method teaches students to decode high-frequency words by mapping regular sounds and marking irregular parts with hearts—those are the parts they need to “know by heart.” Silent letters are marked with a finger-on-the-mouth icon, helping students recognize patterns and remember the irregularities. This multisensory approach supports decoding, encoding, and word recognition while giving students confidence in their reading skills.
What’s Included:
Heart Word Mapping Mats & Cards
- 284 High-Frequency Word Cards across 3 levels:
- Level 1: Hearts mark irregular sounds, vowel teams, diphthongs, and r-controlled vowels
- Level 2: Only the trickiest parts are marked
- Level 3: Blank cards for students to analyze and mark independently
- Heart Word Mapping Mats in color and black-and-white
- Visual cues: Hearts for irregular parts, finger-on-the-mouth symbols for silent letters
How to Use:
- Word Card Section – Keep students focused on the target word
- Tap & Graph – Students tap each sound and mark tricky parts
- Build & Write – Use magnetic letters, then write the word for reinforcement
Heart Word Mapping Worksheets
290 No-Prep Worksheet:
Each Word mapping worksheet includes:
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- Read It – Say the word aloud
- Map & Heart It – Tap and graph sounds; mark tricky parts
- Trace It – Practice correct letter formation
- Letterboxes – Write each sound in its own box
- Write It – On traditional handwriting lines
- Color It – Color the word for visual and fine motor engagement
- Unscramble It – Rearrange letters to spell the word
- Find & Color It – Identify the word among look-alikes
Why It Works:
Both resources use orthographic mapping and heart word cues to help students:
- Break words into sounds
- Identify and remember irregular spelling patterns
- Strengthen decoding and encoding skills
- Build automaticity and confidence
The Heart Words Word Mapping Bundle is Perfect For:
- Science of Reading-aligned instruction
- Kindergarten through 3rd grade
- Small group reading or intervention
- Independent word work and literacy centers
- Morning work, RTI, special education, or homeschool
Whether you’re just introducing heart words or need consistent practice across your literacy block, this Heart Words Bundle gives you everything you need to help students tackle those tricky words and become more confident, capable readers. Use the mats, cards, and worksheets together or separately to match your students’ needs.
