Consonant Blends Flash Cards
These consonant blends flash cards give kindergarten to 3rd grade readers 18 picture cards for l, r and s blends. Fold, cut and practice; a worksheet and answer key are included.
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A consonant blend is two consonants side by side whose sounds glide together, like the b and l at the start of block. These consonant blends flash cards help young readers hear, see and say 18 common beginning blends: l blends, r blends and s blends. Each card pairs a bright, friendly picture with its blend and its word, so children connect the sound they hear to the letters they read.
The set has 18 fold-over cards on six sheets. The picture sits on one half of each card and the blend and word sit on the other half. Print the sheets one-sided, fold each sheet on the center line, and cut on the dashed lines. Every card stays joined at the fold, so there is no double-sided printing and nothing to line up. Show the picture side, have children say the name and tell the two letters they hear at the start, then flip the card to check. The cards work well for small groups, a phonics center, a word wall, or quick review at home. A 1st grade practice worksheet lets each child circle the blend that starts six new pictures.
What’s Included
- A colorful cover page
- A How to Use page with materials, prep tips and simple steps
- 18 fold-over blend cards on six sheets: bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl, br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, sk, sn, sp, st and sw
- A 1st grade practice worksheet: circle the beginning blend for each picture
- An answer key listing every card by number, plus the practice answer key
Why These Flash Cards Help Kids
First, a picture on the front lets children practice listening for the blend before they see the letters, which builds strong phonemic awareness. Second, flipping the card to check gives instant feedback, so children correct themselves and remember the spelling. Third, short, game-like practice keeps early readers confident as they move from single sounds to blended sounds.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Copy the cards onto cardstock and store each set in a zip-top bag. Sort the cards into l blends, r blends and s blends, or hold up a picture and race to name the blend. Ask children to think of one more word for each blend, or to find every card that starts with the same letter. These kindergarten blends flash cards also grow with your readers: older students can write a sentence with each word. Pair the consonant blends flash cards with the resources below for more blends practice.
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