Words with Initial Blends

Initial blends are the combination of two or three consonants at the beginning of words that make a distinct sound. When teaching children about initial blends, it's important to help them recognize and pronounce words with these blends.

Common Initial Blends

Some common initial blends include:

bl (as in "black")
br (as in "brown")
cl (as in "clap")
cr (as in "crab")
dr (as in "dress")
fl (as in "flag")
fr (as in "frog")
gl (as in "glue")
gr (as in "green")
pl (as in "plane")
pr (as in "proud")
sc (as in "scare")
sk (as in "skate")
sl (as in "slip")
sm (as in "smile")
sn (as in "snail")
sp (as in "spoon")
st (as in "star")
sw (as in "swim")
tr (as in "tree")

Study Guide

Here are some activities and tips to help students practice words with initial blends:

Word Recognition: Provide students with a list of words containing initial blends and ask them to identify the blend at the beginning of each word.
Reading Practice: Give students short passages or stories that contain words with initial blends. Have them read the passages aloud, paying attention to the pronunciation of the blends.
Writing Practice: Ask students to write sentences using words with initial blends. Encourage them to use a variety of blends in their sentences.
Word Games: Play games such as "I Spy" or "Word Bingo" using words with initial blends to make learning fun and engaging.
Flashcards: Create flashcards with words containing initial blends on one side and the corresponding picture on the other side. Use these flashcards for practice and review.