Price range: $395.00 through $535.00
Practice word building and spelling with preschoolers, kindergarteners, 1st graders, or 2nd graders using this colorful material. The floor mat version comes with 48 letter cards for endless spelling activities! The laminated floor mat can be used with dry-erase markers.
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Our materials support school curricula and are aligned with most state standards. See full crosswalk here.
Make teaching spelling fun with our Spell-A-Word Hop! Phonics and word recognition will become interactive and full of movement. Spelling words for 1st graders can be an exciting and hands-on activity for young readers. With Spell-A-Word Hop,ย you can bring your word-spelling games to the next level through movement-based learning.
The regular mat includes 48 letter cards to build words. The laminated mat is for use with dry-erase markers. At 30 inches wide and 110 inches long, these mats have adequate space for multiple students to jump while creating words up to 8 letters long.
The Spell A Word Hops can be used in a variety of spelling activities. Place the letter cards – or use dry-erase for laminated mat – on the eight colorful blocks on the top row to form words.
Have students stand in the blocks on the bottom row with feet pictured in them. Build phonics skills by asking them to make the letter sound in the block above their feet. Students can jump from one block to the next and sound out words.
Challenge students by leaving letters out of a word and asking students to complete the word with the correct letter cards. Spell common sight words or spelling word lists.
Introduce simple words to preschoolers and kindergartners. Expand to 1st grade words or even 2nd grade vocabulary. Watch your studentsโ phonemic awareness and reading skills improve with practice on this material. Best of all, movement-based learning will boost young studentsโ comprehension and memory retention while also improving motor skills.
Overall, students will be well-prepared to keep learning sight words. Spelling words for 1st grade will come naturally while being enjoyable! Be sure to check out our activity database for more spelling word games!
Check out our smaller version of this mat, the Make-A-Word Hop Mat.
Dimensions: 30 x 110 inches
Materials: Our regular floor mats are made from heavy-duty vinyl. They are easy to clean, durable, and long-lasting. Some teachers have used their mats for over 10 years! Laminated Floor Mats combine the power of our heavy-duty vinyl material with dry-erase laminate. The laminate works well with a dry-erase marker and can be cleaned easily.
Includes: 8 blocks for building words. The regular floor mat includes 48 letter cards. The laminated mat does not include cards as it is intended to be used with dry-erase markers.
Check out our material FAQ page for more information and instructions on caring for your floor mat.
*Note: Dry-erase mats are not slip-resistant. Place them in safe, low traffic areas.
Our materials can be shared across classrooms, lowering the cost per student and making them a budget saver for schools. Look for the ‘Product Type’ dropdown on many product pages to choose from different material options. See below for a quick comparison and helpful tips!
Best for: Classrooms, hallways, or gym floors
Use like: A classroom rugโplace on the floor and secure with tape
Made of durable, latex-free vinyl
Rolls up easily for storage and reuse
Easy to clean with soap and water
Designed to last up to 10 years with proper care
Installation tip: Tape down all four corners and both sides using 3M Scotch packaging tape for safety
Best for: Hallways or high-traffic floor areas
Use like: Permanent floor decals
Made from top-tier 3M vinyl with protective laminate
Waterproof, latex-free, and janitor-approved
Can be waxed over for added protection
Intended to be permanent (not repositionable)
Installation tip: Clean and dry floor thoroughly, apply with squeegee, and allow time to cure. Avoid floor scrubbers.
Long-lasting with proper care
Best for: Low-pile carpeted classroom floors and hallways
Use like: Permanent floor decals on carpet
Made with durable, latex-free vinyl and laminated for protection
Designed for short nap/low pile carpets only
Strong adhesiveโpermanent and not repositionable
Waterproof and janitor-approved
Can last many years with proper care
Installation tip: Clean carpet well, press firmly when applying to avoid bubbles or lifting
Ideal for classrooms with carpeted floors that want durable, long-lasting learning visuals
Transform any space into a dynamic learning environmentโwhether itโs a gym, multi-purpose room, or even your classroom. Simply roll out a mat and start teaching and learning right away!
School Budget-Friendly Materials
Our grade-level classroom kits and whole-school packages help you save time and money. Each kit is thoughtfully curated to provide teachers with the materials they need to support student success. By ordering a kit, youโll reduce shipping costs and simplify the ordering process, as everything arrives in one package. Whole-school packages make it even easier to supply multiple classrooms efficiently and affordably. Spend less time on logistics and more time strengthening instruction and maximizing student success!
Built for Busy School Schedules
Identify your schoolโs grade levels and instructional prioritiesโweโll recommend the kits and materials that best support your academic goals.
Our materials come with free, ready-to-use activitiesโmaking it easy for teachers to add movement to lessons with minimal prep.
Most activities require little to no prep. Just roll out the mat and start teaching with movement.
Use activities as warm-ups, classroom lessons, or interventions. Also add to family engagement events, summer learning, and afterschool programs.
Our U.S.-based support team is dedicated to helping your school succeed with movement-based learning. Easily plan virtual or in-person PDs for your staff.
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This mat makes learning fun and is so versatile! It’s perfect for kids of all ages. My 7 and 9 year-old enjoyed practicing their spelling words in an active, engaging way. Best of all, the knowledge stuck! I used the mat with my younger children to practice identifying letters and letter sounds and they were reading words and smiling all along. The mat adapted perfectly to the needs of all.