What is the difference between l blends and r blends?

In an l blend the second letter is l, as in bl, cl, fl, gl, pl and sl. In an r blend it is r, as in br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr and tr. The sort page asks children to listen for which one they hear.

How do I help my child read a blend word?

Say each sound slowly, then push them together: f, r, og becomes frog. Have your child say the picture name aloud before writing, and stretch the start if the blend is hard to hear.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All ten consonant blends sheets have an answer key.

How many 1st Grade consonant blends worksheets are there?

10 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are consonant blends worksheets for?

These are written for 1st Grade students, roughly ages 6-7. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Are these consonant blends worksheets aligned to Common Core?

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Can I use these consonant blends worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 1st Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

1st Grade Consonant Blends Worksheets

Ages 6-7 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Grade1st Grade

TopicConsonants

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Frequently Asked Questions

A blend is two consonants side by side where you still hear both sounds, like f and r in frog or c and l in clap. Children say the two sounds together quickly.

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