Word Wheels Digraphs Curriculum Cut-Outs

Turn phonics practice into a tactile, engaging literacy activity with the Word Wheels Digraphs Curriculum Cut-Outs. This Grades 1–2 set (ages 6–8) features 18 two-piece word wheels, each showcasing a different digraph, sized at 5.25" x 5.25".

Part of Carson-Dellosa’s curriculum-based manipulatives, these cut-outs deliver a hands-on path to vocabulary growth and reading fluency. The colorful wheels invite students to manipulate letters, pair digraphs with sounds, and build real or simple words—solidifying decoding skills while keeping learners energized.

What makes these word wheels unique

• 18 two-piece word wheels—each wheel highlights a distinct digraph, providing targeted practice across foundational phonics skills.
• 5.25" x 5.25" size—compact, desk-friendly cut-outs that fit neatly in centers, small groups, or independent work stations.
• Two-piece design—encourages active participation: students rotate, align, and assemble sounds to create words.
• Colorful, curriculum-aligned content—designed to align with early language arts objectives and keep learners engaged.

How it supports instruction

Use Word Wheels for versatile literacy activities: describe and practice digraphs during small-group instruction, reinforce word-building during whole-class sessions, or extend practice in learning centers and at-home study. The clear, hands-on format helps students visualize phoneme-grapheme relationships and reinforces memory through tactile interaction.

Ideal for

• First and second grade classrooms building foundational phonics and vocabulary
• Home-school practice that strengthens classroom learning with a fun, independent activity
• Learning centers, guided reading stations, and language arts stations

Bring a concrete, interactive approach to digraph instruction with Word Wheels Digraphs Curriculum Cut-Outs and watch students move from decoding to confident word-building.

Grades 1–2 / Ages 6–8
18 word wheels

Word Wheels Curriculum Cut-Outs offer students a hands-on way to expand vocabulary.

Ideal for the classroom or the home, the Word Wheels: Digraphs Curriculum Colorful Cut-Outs® nurture a strong school-to-home connection by providing students with a fun way to build language arts skills. This curriculum-based cut-out set for first and second grades includes 18 two-piece word wheels (5.25" x 5.25")—each featuring a different digraph.

Whether at home or in the classroom, Carson-Dellosa’s manipulatives enhance the way students learn by providing an interactive experience. You can use curriculum-based cut-outs for small-group instruction, whole-class instruction, independent study, and learning centers.