ClassTiles — Free Phonics Tile Boards and Digital Flashcards for Teachers

ClassTiles is a free interactive tile board builder that transforms any learning content into a tappable, flippable digital card wall. Teachers build boards for phonics digraphs, times tables, vocabulary, ESL translation, number bonds, and more — then students access them by scanning a QR code on any tablet or Chromebook, with no account or app download required. Each tile reads itself aloud when tapped, and flips to reveal an answer, translation, or example on the back.

With 11 ready-made curriculum-aligned templates and an AI board generator that can build an entire board from a text description, ClassTiles is designed to reduce teacher prep time while increasing the interactivity and accessibility of literacy and numeracy stations. Text-to-speech works in 13 languages, making it an especially powerful tool for ESL, EAL/D, and bilingual classrooms.

Key Features

• Tap to hear — each tile reads aloud using text-to-speech in 13 languages
• Flip to reveal — answers, translations, definitions, or example words on the back
• AI board generator — describe what you need and AI builds the whole board
• 11 ready-made templates — Consonant Digraphs, Times Tables, Number Bonds, Feelings, and more
• Phoneme audio library — accurate phonics pronunciation recorded by educators
• QR code sharing — students scan and access the board in seconds, no login needed
• Deck mode — card-by-card learning with a progress bar for focused practice
• Locked mode — teacher controls the flip for whole-class activities
• Heart word support — mark irregular letter patterns for structured literacy teaching
• Fullscreen kiosk mode — tiles auto-scale for projection or dedicated tablet stations

How Teachers Use ClassTiles

Phonics and literacy teachers use ClassTiles to build consonant digraph boards (sh, ch, th, wh, ph, ng, ck) that students work through during literacy rotations. When a student taps a tile, they hear the authentic phoneme sound from the phoneme audio library — not a text-to-speech approximation, but a real educator-recorded pronunciation. They flip to see example words, reinforcing the sound-letter connection through multi-sensory engagement.

Mathematics teachers use the times tables and number bonds templates to run fast-finisher stations. Students tap the multiplication question to hear it read aloud, attempt the answer mentally, then flip to check. The shuffle feature presents tiles in a different order each time, preventing students from simply memorising position rather than recalling the fact.

ESL and EAL/D teachers build vocabulary boards with English on the front and the student's home language on the back. The 13-language text-to-speech means students hear the word in both languages, which significantly supports phonological awareness and word retention for language learners. The same board can be shared with parents via QR code for home practice.

The AI board generator is transformative for busy teachers. A teacher who types "Year 2 vocabulary board with 12 action verbs and their past tense forms" receives a complete, ready-to-use tile board in under 30 seconds. This replaces what would otherwise be 15–20 minutes of manual setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ClassTiles free to use?

Yes. ClassTiles is free with a JuicyTools account. The free tier gives access to the board builder, ready-made templates, and QR sharing. A subscription unlocks the AI board generator, unlimited board saving, and advanced features like the phoneme audio library and heart word support.

Do students need to create an account?

No. Students access boards by scanning a QR code or following a shared link. There are no student accounts, no passwords, and no app downloads needed — they open the board in their browser and start learning immediately.

What languages does ClassTiles support?

ClassTiles text-to-speech supports 13 languages including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Dutch, and Polish. You can set the language per tile or for the whole board.

What is Deck Mode?

Deck Mode presents tiles one at a time as a full-screen card with a progress bar. It is ideal for focused self-testing practice — students work through the entire set sequentially and see a completion celebration at the end. Teachers can also use Deck Mode to lead whole-class review in a structured, paced way.