Hard and Soft C Phonics Poster Set & Activities: City Mouse vs. Country Mouse

Help your students master the “Bossy Vowel” rule with Caleb and Cecil!
Teaching the difference between Hard C and Soft C can be a challenge for early readers. This set uses the charming narrative of the Country Mouse and the City Mouse to provide a memorable, visual anchor for the phonetic rules of the letter ‘C’.

Designed specifically for Grade 1, Kindergarten, and Remediation groups, this set prioritizes a minimalist, high-contrast aesthetic. Bold black outlines and clear white backgrounds reduce visual noise, making these materials ideal for students with symbolic processing needs or those who benefit from scaffolded instruction.

What’s Included:
Anchor Posters: Two vibrant, high-contrast posters that display the “Bossy Vowel” rule (a, o, u vs. e, i, y) with simple, concrete food examples.
The Dinner Party Practice: An interactive worksheet where students “feed” the mice by identifying and color-coding words based on their sound.
Cut & Paste Sorting Activity: A hands-on activity where students sort images like cereal, cabbage, and cucumber into the correct columns, reinforcing auditory and visual discrimination.
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Key Features:**
Grade 1 Friendly Vocabulary: Uses simple, concrete nouns (e.g., corn, celery, cider) that students can easily visualize and decode.
Clean Design: Minimalist layout with thick borders and clear fonts to support focus and letter recognition.
Story-Based Learning: Leverages a classic “City Mouse and Country Mouse” theme to keep young learners engaged.
Healthy Modeling: Caleb’s “Country” menu focuses on healthy whole foods like carrots and cabbage.
Perfect for: Phonics centers, whole-class instruction, small group intervention, or classroom decor.