I like to have a page for each digraph or blend that contains a list of words. Students highlight the specific digraph or blend and read the words. See the picture below for an example page from myL- Blends Activities. This is usually the first activity I do when introducing a new phon...
Blends are commonly found at the beginning of words or syllables, and they're important in developing reading and spelling skills. Consonant Blends vs. Sound Blends Does the definition we described sound exactly like something you've always heard described as a sound blend? That's because these...
Blending the Consonant with ‘L’:The consonant immediately before the ‘le’ blends with the ‘l’ to create a distinct sound. For instance, in ‘table’, the ‘b’ blends with the ‘l’ to produce a ‘bl’ sound. Stress Placement:In multi-syllable words with an L-E ending, the st...
Draw lines to match the words to the pictures. 1st Grade Word Search (Br- Blends) FREE In this word search students look for hidden words that start with the BR blend. Word are hidden vertically and horizontally. 1st Grade Word Web (Br- Words) Make a list of 'br' words and list ...
Draw lines to match the words to the pictures. 1st Grade Word Web (Cr- Words) Make a list of "cr-" words using the graphic organizer. 1st Grade Phonics Brainstorm Write as many cr- words as you can on the lines provided. 1st Grade Anchor Chart (Cr- Words) This anchor chart...
Help your students better understand consonant blends with this helpful activity on the letter combination DR. Click here to get started!
Students listen to a list of words and try to work out what they have in common, e.g. that they all start with “str” or that they all have only one syllable (if your students tend to pronounce them with too many). If this will be too easy with just consonant clusters, they can...
If you are working onblends and digraphsit can be helpful to have alist of digraphs and blendsto keep things clear for kids. This free printableblends and digraphs chartgives kids a handy visual with pictures of which is which. Use thisconsonant blends and digraphsactivity to help kindergarten...
one having a different number of syllables (due to something to do with consonant clusters) Consonant clusters word building challenges Make a list of at least ten examples of words with consonant clusters which can be built sound by sound from a more basic word, such as “rain, train, stra...
Play consonant blend games and learn beginning blends with these free online video games. Practice beginning consonant blend words to aid learners understanding of initial blends. Learn l-blends such as bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl, and other intial sounds: ch, ph, sh, th, wh. Review r-ble...