I was on the hunt for some hands-on activities/manipulatives to help my boys with their spelling. So, I decided to make some magnetic phonogram tiles.
They were super easy to make and my kids enjoy using them! They are able to practice spelling (using their phonograms…as opposed to just individual letters of the alphabet) on anything magnetic…the fridge, cookie sheets, white boards, etc. Want to make a set of magnetic phonogram tiles for your kiddo(s)?
All you need is:
- printable phonogram tiles download (found on my Spelling Printables page)
- adhesive magnet squares (Read below for info on how to save $$ on these!)
- cardstock
- laminator (with laminating sheets) or clear contact paper
Directions: Print the phonogram tiles download onto cardstock and laminate them. Cut the tiles apart and adhere the magnets and begin to have fun spelling!
SAVE ON MAGNETS: You could purchase the self-adhesive magnets to save on time and avoid the need for glue. (You could probably even cut each of the adhesive squares into fourths prior to sticking them onto the tiles, which could also save on $$ because you wouldn’t need as many magnets.)
However, you could also do like I did…just use some old magnets from your refrigerator. I have lots of old magnets that I have gotten from all over…pizza places, doctor’s offices, realtors, etc. Often times they just come in the mail. In fact, I have begun to save them…for occasions such as this! 
It really doesn’t matter what is on the front…all you need is the magnetic back side! If you don’t have any leftover magnets, I have seen magnetic sheets in the school section at the Dollar Tree that could be repurposed.
{Above is a pic of the back of the tile w/the magnet attached.}
Anyhow, I cut the magnets apart into little squares. Mine measured about 1/4 inch. Then, I used some tacky glue to adhere the magnets to the back of the tiles. We let them dry overnight and then viola…homemade magnetic phonogram tiles!
DON’T WANT TO MAKE THEM? If you are not interested in making magnetic phonogram tiles, you can also purchase magnetic letter tiles from the All About Spelling website. In fact, I got the idea for the magnetic phonogram tiles from both the All About Spelling website AND our Spell to Write and Read curriculum!
This is a fun hands-on manipulative to help practice spelling. Make your own or purchase a set to use for some great spelling enrichment activities!
You can download the Phonogram Tiles and preview some of my upcoming Spelling Printables here!
