Build Phonemic Awareness. Strengthen Biliteracy. Teach with Intention.

Students learning to read and spell in English and Spanish need clear, explicit phonics instruction because each language has its own sound system. As a result, students must learn how sounds work in each language.

English & Spanish Phoneme-Grapheme Cards (8.5″ × 5.5″) show phonemes and graphemes side by side in both languages. This side-by-side format helps students see how sounds connect to letters in English and Spanish.

In addition, the cards include mouth position images that show how sounds are formed. Students can see where the tongue is placed and how the mouth moves. In this way, the cards support accurate articulation and stronger sound awareness.

By contrast, sounds that differ between English and Spanish are easier to notice when viewed together. Therefore, students experience less confusion between languages and develop stronger decoding, spelling, and pronunciation skills.

Mouth position visuals also help teachers understand student errors. As a result, teachers can give clear, targeted feedback and improve sound–symbol mapping.

Grounded in the Science of Reading, these cards connect speech to print without translation. Because of this, they work with any core curriculum and support daily phonics instruction in bilingual and dual-language classrooms.

 

WHY EDUCATORS CHOOSE THESE CARDS

• Designed for explicit phoneme–grapheme instruction in English and Spanish
• Supports phonemic awareness, phonics, and accurate articulation
• Side-by-side language presentation for clear comparison and reduced cognitive load
• Highlights shared phonemes and graphemes with key images to support cross-linguistic transfer
• Helps teachers identify and respond to articulation-based reading and spelling errors
• Ideal for whole-group, small-group, and intervention settings
• Works with any core curriculum
• Supports bilingual, dual-language, and ESL/ELL instruction

 

KEY SKILLS SUPPORTED

These cards explicitly support:

• Phonemic awareness and sound–symbol correspondence
• Accurate articulation and mouth positioning
• Decoding and spelling accuracy
• Cross-linguistic transfer between English and Spanish
• Understanding similarities and differences between English and Spanish phonemes
• Student self-correction through visual articulation cues

Instruction is intentionally aligned to evidence-based literacy practices, ensuring strong foundations for reading, spelling, and pronunciation in both languages.

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

33 English & Spanish Phoneme-Grapheme Cards

Build cross-linguistic connections with 33 full-color cards designed for side-by-side comparison of English and Spanish sounds.

Each card includes:

• Phonemes in both languages
• Corresponding graphemes
• Mouth position images for accurate articulation
• Key images representing the target sound
• A clear, organized layout for easy comparison

Card size: 8.5″ × 5.5″
Quantity: 33 full-color cards
Material: Durable cardstock for repeated classroom use

Comprehensive Instructional Guide

Includes guidance for modeling correct mouth positions, integrating the cards into any curriculum, and supporting explicit phonemic awareness and phonics instruction.

 

HOW TEACHERS USE THEM

Whole-Group Instruction
Model phonemes, graphemes, and articulation during phonics lessons.

Small-Group Instruction & Intervention
Target phonemic awareness, decoding, and pronunciation with focused practice.

Sound Wall & Flexible Display
Use as part of a sound wall or on a ring for easy lesson integration.

Portable Classroom Use
Pass cards to students, display on easels, or store for repeated use.

 

WORKS WITH ANY CURRICULUM

• Ideal for whole-class, small-group, or one-on-one instruction
• Supports bilingual, dual-language, and ESL/ELL settings
• Pairs seamlessly with all English and Spanish Sound Wall products

Instruction can be introduced systematically, focusing on individual phonemes before expanding to broader comparison. For extended use, store cards in a protective sleeve or folder.

 

DISTRICT JUSTIFICATION

English & Spanish Phoneme-Grapheme Display Cards support structured literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading, with a focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, and articulation. By making sounds visible and concrete, this resource strengthens pronunciation, decoding, and spelling while supporting bilingual learners through intentional cross-linguistic transfer.

As a result, articulatory visuals help both students and educators understand how sounds are produced across languages. In addition, this allows for precise instruction, targeted intervention, and consistent implementation across classrooms. Therefore, this resource is well suited for classroom adoption, intervention use, and district-wide implementation supporting strong biliteracy outcomes.

 

BUILT TO WORK AS A SYSTEM

For maximum impact, pair these cards with coordinated sound wall tools:

English Sound Wall Tools
✔ Personal Sound Wall
✔ Vowel Sound Wall Cards

Spanish Sound Wall Tools
✔ Spanish Personal Sound Wall
✔ Spanish Sound Wall Cards

Together, these resources create a cohesive system for phonemic awareness and phonics instruction, supporting articulation, sound–symbol mapping, and cross-linguistic connections.

 

REVIEWS

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“These cards completely transformed how my students connect sounds to letters in both languages. The mouth position images make articulation so much clearer.”
— Ana Rodríguez, Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher

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“I love that this resource connects both English and Spanish sound systems. My students are making stronger decoding connections.”
— Luis Moreno, Bilingual Reading Specialist

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“These cards are practical, intentional, and incredibly effective. They fit perfectly into our phonics and phonemic awareness instruction.”
— Jessica Nguyen, Literacy Interventionist