NG and NK Digraph Worksheet – 1st Grade Blends & Consonants Practice

Build strong blends skills with the NG and NK Digraph Worksheet. This first grade phonics printable keeps the focus on one skill so students can practice it with confidence.

Learning objective: Students will review blends, practice it in context, and show what they know in a way that is easy for the teacher to check.

Why it works: Students stay on task because the directions are short and the practice is the right size for one sitting. Teachers save time because the page is ready to print and easy to check.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Write ng or nk to finish each word. Then say the word out loud." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

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:

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in phonics.

Skills covered: Blends, Consonants, Digraphs, Phonics

Standards: Supports Common Core RF.1.2b, RF.1.3, RF.1.3a.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 3 (1 worksheet page, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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