If you’ve ever watched a student freeze up on words like *bird*, *corn*, or *star*, you know exactly why R Controlled Vowels Anchor Charts are such a classroom essential.
These charts break down one of the trickiest phonics patterns — where the letter R “bosses” a vowel and changes its sound completely — into a simple, visual reference kids can return to again and again.
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Whether you call them R-Controlled Vowels Charts or Bossy R Charts, the goal is the same: giving young readers a clear, memorable tool to decode ar, er, ir, or, and ur words with confidence.
Pair them with our Vowel Team Charts to build a full phonics wall covering the major vowel patterns.
Download the R-Controlled Vowels Anchor Charts Now
There are 11 different r-controlled charts to choose from. From overview to wordlists, choose the chart that works for your needs.
To download, simply click the image of the chart you want.
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How to Use the R-Controlled Vowels Charts
These charts are the perfect addition to any classroom or homeschool. R-controlled vowels can be hard for some students to master at first, so visual aids that help them SEE the letter patterns and see images words that use those patterns can be a great help.
Not sure what to do with the charts? Here are a couple ideas:
POSTERS! These charts make great posters for the classroom. Just print and post and kids can refer back to them for reading and spelling help.
Reference Sheets: Print one of the bossy r charts (the word list is a great one!) and add it to your child’s reading folder. It’s great for them to reference when needed for homework help!
Writing Center: Add the chart to your classroom writing center. Either on the wall or print out a few for students to reference while writing.
