November Phonics & Math Centers – Turkey Elkonin Boxes for Sound Map
🦃🍂 November-Themed Harvest Smiles & Turkey Teeth Mats 🍂🦃
Bring cozy autumn vibes to your literacy and math centers! These printable color fall mats feature cheerful smiles with large, bold “teeth” that students can write on with dry-erase markers—perfect for reusable practice all November long.
🎓 Literacy: Phonics & Elkonin Boxes
- Use the “teeth” as Elkonin boxes for phonemic awareness and sound mapping.
- Say a word and have students write one sound/letter per tooth.
- Practice segmenting and blending in a fun, multisensory way.
- Let students “brush” the turkey’s or scarecrow’s teeth with a toy toothbrush or dry-erase eraser to check their work.
➗ Math: Skip Counting & Number Practice
- Turn the teeth into a math challenge!
- Write numbers across the teeth and have students skip count (by 2s, 5s, 10s, etc.).
- Start at a random number and continue the pattern.
- Use for number sequencing or quick addition/subtraction practice.
🧹 Easy to Use
- Print & laminate or place in dry-erase sleeves for endless reuse.
- Works with dry-erase markers and a simple cloth or toy toothbrush to “clean” the teeth.
📦 What’s Included:
- Turkey, Scarecrow, Pumpkin, Football, Pilgrims Elkonin Mats
- List of words to practice phoneme segmentation with
✨ Why Teachers Love It:
This resource blends seasonal excitement with core literacy and numeracy skills. Students stay engaged “brushing away” their answers—while you get a ready-to-go center that supports phonics and math fluency.
💡 Perfect for:
- Guided reading groups
- Literacy & math centers
- Small-group or 1:1 intervention
- November/harvest-themed lessons
🧡 Add an autumn twist to your centers with these Harvest Teeth Learning Mats—where phonics and math meet cozy November fun! 🥧🍁