Online Elkonin Boxes

Build phonemic awareness the simple, research-based way. Choose 2–6 sound boxes, then have students map sounds to chips or letters—one box at a time. Perfect for phoneme segmentation, blending, and early spelling in structured literacy and Orton–Gillingham routines.

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    Online Elkonin Boxes

    Map sounds to letters—one box at a time.

    You provide the words; students map sounds with chips or letters.

    Quick FAQ
    • What are Elkonin boxes used for? Phoneme segmentation and sound-to-spelling mapping.
    • How do I use this in a lesson? Say a target word, choose 2–6 boxes (one per sound), then chip or type each sound.
    • How many boxes should I choose? Match the number of phonemes (sounds), not letters.
    • Devices? Works on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops—touch and keyboard friendly.
    • Skills built: Phonemic awareness, blending, segmenting, and spelling (structured literacy).
    • Printable? Yes—use your browser’s Print for a clean template.
    Tip: Click a box to drop a chip. One chip per sound.

    Online Elkonin Boxes

    A clean, no-prep tool for phoneme segmentation and phoneme–grapheme mapping. Pick the number of sounds (2–6), choose a mode—🟠 Chips or ✏️ Type—and guide students as they map each sound into a box. Ideal for Science of Reading, Orton–Gillingham, and daily small-group routines.

    Why teachers and students love it

    • 🧱

      Simple & research-based

      Classic Elkonin practice—no clutter, no distractions—just boxes, sounds, and clean progress.

    • 🎨

      Two flexible modes

      Drop colorful chips for each phoneme or type letters to connect sounds to spelling.

    • 🔁

      Teacher-directed & reusable

      You provide the words. Reset fast to practice dozens of targets in minutes.

    • 📱

      Device-friendly

      Works smoothly in modern browsers on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and boards.

    • 🖨️

      Printable option

      Use the browser’s Print for clean, ready-to-go paper templates when you need them.

    How to use

    1. 1 Choose the number of phonemes (2–6) for your target word.
    2. 2 Pick a mode: 🟠 Chips (place a chip per sound) or ✏️ Type (enter letters).
    3. 3 Say a word aloud. Students isolate each sound and map it into a box.
    4. 4 Blend to read; optionally spell or check against the target word.
    5. 5 Clear or undo and repeat with new words for rapid, high-reps practice.

    Who it’s for

    Best for K–2 and intervention (K–3+): whole-class modeling, small-group instruction, centers, tutoring, SLP sessions, and dyslexia therapy aligned to structured literacy.

    Skills covered

    • Phonemic Awareness (isolate, segment, blend)
    • Phoneme–Grapheme Mapping
    • Early Encoding/Spelling
    • Letter–Sound Correspondence
    • Orthographic Mapping Foundations

    Standards alignment

    Common Core Foundational Skills (examples by grade):

    • RF.K.2 – Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
    • RF.1.2 – Segment, blend, and manipulate phonemes in single-syllable words.
    • RF.1.3 / RF.2.3 – Know/apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills; encode/spell patterns.
    • L.K–2.2 – Conventions of standard English spelling (early grades).

    FAQ

    Does this generate words?

    No—this is a teacher-directed tool. You say the word; students map sounds with chips or letters.

    How many boxes should I choose?

    Match the number of phonemes (sounds), not letters. For example, “ship” = 3 sounds / 3 boxes.

    Is it free and device-friendly?

    Yes! It’s free and runs in any modern browser on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and interactive boards.

    Can I print this?

    Yes—use your browser’s Print for clean, minimal paper templates when needed.

    What instruction does it support?

    Science of Reading-aligned lessons, Orton–Gillingham routines, intervention, progress monitoring, and centers.