If your children are unable to blend consonants, they will have trouble reading basic words. Consonant blends are typically taught in first and second grade. Consonants are all the letters in the alphabet that are not vowels ( a, e, i, o, u.) Most of the sounds in words are consonants. They are frequently blended together in clusters of two or three letters at a time. Blends can be found at the beginning, middle, and end of words. Once your children know the sound of all the letters in the alphabet, the next step is for them to learn how to blend consonants together. Then they will be able to read and spell words that previously were unknown.
You can speed up their knowledge of consonant blends by giving them additional work with s, l, r, and three letter blends. We have developed stories, worksheets, and puzzles that children will enjoy doing that will enhance their knowledge of the consonant blends. Visit the website teacherspayteachers.com and then search for Beginning Blends Bundle by Dear Teacher.
c