Blends SP, ST Worksheet – 1st Grade Beginning Sounds & Consonants

About This Product
Looking for simple, effective blends practice for first grade? The Blends SP, ST Worksheet is a ready-to-print phonics resource that students can complete on their own after a short introduction.
Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their blends skills accurately and explain their thinking.
Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try blends on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.
What's included:
1 printable worksheet page
Clear, student-friendly directions
2 practice sections (Part A to Part B)
Answer key (1 page)
Cover page
How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Look at every picture. Fill in the bubble for the beginning blend." The practice is split into 2 parts, so students can work through it in clear steps.
Grade level: Designed for first grade students. It also works well for kindergarten and second grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.
How to use it: It is a great fit for morning work, learning centers, intervention groups, test review, homeschool lessons, and take-home practice.
Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.
Teaching tips and variations:
Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.
Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.
Slip the page into a sheet protector so students can practice again with dry-erase markers.
Skills covered: Beginning Sounds, Blends, Consonants, Phonics
Standards: Supports Common Core RF.1.2c, RF.1.2b, RF.1.3.
File type: PDF, ready to print.
Number of pages: 3 (1 worksheet page, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).
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