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S Blends 2: sk, sm, sn, sp, st, sw
Six new sentences, each missing an s blend: skate, spoon, smell, stamp, sweep and snake.
Phonics worksheet · Digraphs and blends
R Blends 2: br, cr, dr, gr, pr, tr
Six new sentences, each missing an r blend: train, prince, draw, bread, grass and crown.
- Grade level
- 1st grade
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Digraphs and blends
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Digraphs, Consonant blends, Spelling rules, Decoding longer words
What kids do
“Read each sentence. Circle the blend that makes a real word. Write it on the line.”
Words on this sheet
ThetrgrdrprbrcrI like tofrMy
Teacher tip
Prince and crown are fun words. Act them out after.
How to use it
- Say each blend slowly, then quickly, so kids hear both sounds.
- Highlight the digraph or blend in each word before reading.
- Send it home with a note asking families to listen to their child read the words.
Watch for
Kids who drop one sound of a blend, like “fog” for frog. Ask them to stretch the word.
Talk about it
- Can you think of another word with this blend?
- Can you think of another word with the same sound?
Take it further
Sort picture cards by blend at a center.
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