Support growing writers as they move beyond basic phonics and begin using more complex spelling patterns and word structures.

The Bloom Developing to Advanced Literacy Writing Mat provides a clear visual reference for students who are ready to extend their reading and writing skills using more advanced spelling knowledge.

Designed using a structured literacy approach, this mat helps students quickly identify spelling patterns while writing, building confidence and independence.

This mat includes support for:

• Long vowel spelling patterns such as a-e, ai, ay, ee, ea, igh, i-e, oa, o-e, ow, u-e, ue and ew

• Alternative vowel spellings including patterns like ea, ey, eigh, ie, oe, ao and ou

• R-controlled vowels such as ar, or, ir, ur and er

• Common vowel teams including ou, ow, oi and oy

• Alternative spellings for /air/ including air, are, ear and ere

• Prefixes such as un-, re-, dis-, mis-, pre-, sub-, semi- and multi-

• Suffixes including -ly, -er, -est, -ful, -less, -tion and -sion

Students can use the mat as a quick reference while writing to help them choose correct spelling patterns, expand vocabulary and develop stronger spelling awareness.

Perfect for:

• Developing and advanced writers (Yr3+)

• Structured literacy programmes

• Classroom writing support

• Literacy intervention and tutoring• Home learning support

This mat supports students progressing from developing literacy skills (Māhuri – Sapling) to confident, advanced writers (Rākau – Tree).