Consonant Blends with r - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Phonological Awareness
In the "Consonant Blends with r" lesson, part of the Phonological Awareness chapter within the Foundational Reading Skills unit, first-grade students embark on an enriching journey to master the sounds and applications of consonant blends that specifically involve the letter 'r', focusing on "dr" and "tr". This lesson is crucial because it builds upon students' existing knowledge of individual letter sounds, taking them a step further into understanding how letters combine to form distinct sounds, which is foundational for reading fluency and comprehension.
Throughout the lesson, students will engage in various activities including hands-on practice with "dr" and "tr" blends, and reinforcing this knowledge through a special "Consonant Blends: 'Dr' and 'Tr' Printable". Additionally, a "Sight Words with Blends Worksheet" will provide an opportunity for students to recognize and practice these blends in the context of whole words, further enhancing their reading skills.
Why is this important? Mastering consonant blends is a pivotal step in becoming a proficient reader. It helps students decode words more efficiently, leading to smoother and more confident reading. This skill also aids in spelling and understanding the structure of the English language, laying a strong foundation for all future reading and writing tasks.
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Activity 1 / Consonant Blends: "dr" and "tr"
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Activity 2 / Consonant Blends: "Dr" and "Tr" Printable
Kids learn phonics best when they can sound out the word. Better yet, this consonant blend Dr and Tr printable worksheet offers your child colorful pictures of the words they should sound out, giving your visual learner another support to learn this tricky skill!
Here’s how this worksheet can help your child:
• Since it focuses on only two consonant blends, your child can easily sound out the difference
• Your child will practice saying, hearing, and seeing consonant blends in print
It’s best if kids have multiple ways to learn a skill. This worksheet offers your child the chance to learn these challenging consonant blends through multiple senses! -
Activity 3 / Sight Words with Blends Worksheet
Some sight words are tricky because of their blends, and practicing tracing and writing them can help new readers build a solid foundation. With this free PDF, your children will practice using the traceable lines provided. They'll be able to use the guide numbers to practice their letters starting from the top, and they'll work with sight words that can be tricky because they have blends in their spelling. It's great for fine motor skill-building as well as sight word vocabulary strengthening!
