Learn the fundamentals of reading through word building. Hop up the mat, sounding out each sound blended with the root at the top of the mat. Then tap the "Real word" or "Silly word" spot -- students love the silly words! Each mat comes with ten root sounds cards.

Available mats:

Word Blending Hopping Mat Double H (wh, th, sh, qu, ch)
Word Blending  Hopping Mat Double L (sl, pl, gl, fl, cl, bl)
Word Blending Floor Hopping Double R (tr, pr, gr, fr, dr, cr, br)
Word Blending Floor Hopping Double S (st, sp, sn, sm, sk, sc)
Word Blending Floor Hopping Single B-H (b, c, d, f, g, h)
Word Blending Floor Hopping Single J-P (j, k, l, m, n, p)
Word Blending Floor Hopping Single R-Z (r, s, t, w, y, z)

Also available: Order our complete set of Word Blending Mats for $595, a savings of $280 off the price of the individual mats! Select Complete Set on the drop-down below to take advantage of this special price.

Dimensions: 20" x 90"

Materials: Heavy duty vinyl with 2 grommets for hanging

Options: Comes with optional heavy-duty canvas carrying bag. Please ask us about customizing bags with your organization's logo!

Sample activity

Throw a bean bag on the Word Hop floor mat. Be sure the bean bag lands on one
box. Hop to bean bag alternating between one and two-footed hops. Pick up the
bean bag and blend the sound and root word.