Pocket chart card maker

Big word cards and a header for your pocket chart

Print big word cards for a pocket chart. A header card names the set, and each word gets its own card in large print that can be read from the carpet. Add a picture card for every word that has one of our pictures, and your class can match words to pictures in the chart.

Pick a design

Now: . Hundreds of designs to choose from.

Choose each part yourself

To keep a copy, choose “Save as PDF” as the printer. What you type stays on your device: it is not sent to us and not saved.

Your worksheet:

How to make your worksheet

  1. Pick a ready word set, or type your own words.
  2. Choose the header: the name of the set, your own words, or none.
  3. Choose eight cards on a page, or four long cards.
  4. Print, cut on the dashed lines and slide the cards into the chart.

The reading skill

A pocket chart puts the same few words in front of a group. Children read each card as it goes in, sort the cards, and read the whole chart again at the end.

Ways to use the cards

Sort two word families under two headers. Match each word to its picture. Take one card away and ask which word is missing.

Print that can be seen

Four cards on a page gives print as tall as a thumb, for a class. Eight on a page suits a small group or a table.

Good questions

How big are the cards?

Eight on a page are about 3.7 by 2.2 inches each. Four on a page are the full width of the paper.

Can I use my own words?

Yes. Choose “Type your own words” at the top of the word list and type them. What you type stays on your device.

How do I make the cards last?

Print on thick paper, or laminate the page before you cut. Keep each set in a small bag or an envelope.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no limit.

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