Learn Beginning Blends: ST, BL, CR
About this idea
Master consonant blends where two consonants work together but keep their sounds. Learn to read words like stop, blue, and crab.
How to get started
Getting Started
- Introduce blends: st (stop), bl (blue), cr (crab). Practice reading words. Build words with blends. Compare to digraphs.
What you’ll need
- letter cards
Recommended resources
Progress milestones
Track your progress with these key achievements:
1
20 minutes
Can read words with blends
Common challenges
Every beginner faces obstacles. Here's how to overcome them:
Two sounds vs one
Solution: Practice slowly, blend the sounds together
Share your progress
Celebrate your achievements and inspire others:
- • Read words with blends
Reflection prompts
Deepen your understanding with these thought-provoking questions:
1
How are blends different from digraphs?