English Language ArtsK-2
Blending Sounds for Kindergarten
By Natasha T.
This 5-page packet helps kindergarteners learn to write words by blending beginning and ending sounds, or onset and rime. It's designed to support the Arizona state standard K.R.RF.02c.2 and can be used in a 30-minute block.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a whole-group or small-group activity to introduce or reinforce blending sounds.
- Discussion question: What are some other words that rhyme with 'cat'? How do we blend the sounds to say 'cat'?
- For struggling readers, provide extra support by saying the sounds aloud and having students echo them before blending.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to create their own onset-rime words.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.
English Language ArtsK-2
Blending Sounds for Kindergarten
By Natasha T.
This 5-page packet helps kindergarteners learn to write words by blending beginning and ending sounds, or onset and rime. It's designed to support the Arizona state standard K.R.RF.02c.2 and can be used in a 30-minute block.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a whole-group or small-group activity to introduce or reinforce blending sounds.
- Discussion question: What are some other words that rhyme with 'cat'? How do we blend the sounds to say 'cat'?
- For struggling readers, provide extra support by saying the sounds aloud and having students echo them before blending.
- Advanced learners can be challenged to create their own onset-rime words.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.