Make Vowel Sounds Visible. Support Articulation. Strengthen Decoding.
Vowel sounds are often the most complex part of phonics instruction. Because vowel sounds shift based on mouth position and articulation, students benefit from instruction that makes these sounds visible, concrete, and easy to reference.
The Vowel Sound Wall Cards are designed to support explicit phonics instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. By pairing vowel sounds with real mouth photos and visual images, these cards help students see how vowel sounds are produced and how they connect to print.
Displayed as a sound wall or as a flexible instructional tool, the Vowel Sound Wall Cards support accurate articulation, strengthen phoneme–grapheme connections, and reinforce consistent phonics routines across whole-group instruction, small groups, and intervention.
WHY EDUCATORS CHOOSE THESE CARDS
- Make vowel sounds visible and concrete
- Support explicit phonics and phonemic awareness instruction
- Real mouth photos model accurate articulation
- Flexible format for sound walls or targeted instruction
- Work with any phonics scope and sequence
- Reduces cognitive load, students can easily reference phonemes and graphemes
KEY FEATURES
- Ready-to-Use: Printed, durable cards designed for immediate classroom use.
- Curriculum-Compatible: Supports any phonics scope and sequence.
- Accessible Design: Real mouth photos and clear visual images support multiple learning styles.
- Articulation-Focused Visuals: Mouth-position photographs help students visualize how vowel sounds are produced.
- Consistent with Our Materials: Designed to integrate seamlessly with other sound wall and phonics resources.
KEY SKILLS SUPPORTED
These vowel sound wall cards explicitly support the development of:
- Phonemic awareness
- Accurate vowel articulation
- Phoneme–grapheme correspondence
- Decoding and spelling accuracy
- Student self-correction
Instruction is grounded in evidence-based literacy practices, ensuring strong foundations for reading and spelling.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
THREE DECKS
1) Mouth Articulation Cards
19 double-sided cards (3.5” x 3.5”) to help students visualize how sounds are produced.
- One side: realistic mouth photos for clear, real-world models of vowel sounds
- Other side: colorful cartoon images to make learning engaging and accessible for younger students
2) Phoneme Cards
19 double-sided cards (5.75” x 3.5”) that clearly represent each vowel sound with a corresponding image, supporting letter/sound awareness and pronunciation.
3) Grapheme Cards
80 double-sided cards (2.5” x 3.5”) that display the written forms of vowel sounds to bridge spoken and written language.
- Back of each card includes example words that contain the grapheme.
HOW TEACHERS USE THEM
Sound Wall Display
Organize cards on a classroom sound wall for daily reference.
Whole-Group Instruction
Model vowel sounds and articulation during phonics lessons.
Small-Group Instruction & Intervention
Target specific vowel patterns and articulation needs.
Flexible Reference Tool
Use cards as needed to reinforce instruction across routines.
WORKS WITH ANY CURRICULUM
- Adapts easily to any phonics program
- Supports whole-class and small-group instruction
- Reinforces consistent instructional routines
- Complements all sound wall and phonics resources
DISTRICT JUSTIFICATION
The Vowel Sound Wall Cards support structured literacy instruction by making vowel sounds, articulation, and sound–symbol relationships visible and accessible. The cards organize vowel sounds using Vowel Valley, by mouth position and articulation, to support clear, accurate instruction.
Their flexible design allows for consistent implementation across classrooms, intervention settings, and school-wide literacy initiatives.
BUILT TO WORK AS A SYSTEM
For maximum impact, pair this resource with coordinated sound wall tools (sold separately):
✔ Vowel Sound Wall Poster
✔ Personal Sound Wall
Together, these resources create a cohesive system for phonemic awareness, articulation, and phonics instruction.
REVIEWS
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“These vowel sound cards make articulation so much clearer for my students. The mouth photos are very helpful.”
— Hannah C., Kindergarten Teacher
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“I love how flexible these cards are. We use them on our sound wall and during small-group instruction every day.”
— David R., Reading Interventionist
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“The organization and visuals are excellent. These cards have strengthened both decoding and spelling in my classroom.”
— Delaney V., Instructional Literacy Coach
