Beginning Blends!
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Many of us wonder what to teach after cvc words. As we teach cvc words and blending of vowel and consonant there are other important blending as well that needs to be taught.
The first important blend that will need your attention is ‘Beginning blending’
Beginning blends bl, cl, fl, gl, pl are taught first then followed by letter s blend sc, sk, sm, sn , st, sw and letter r blend br, cr, dr, pr, sr, tr.
Start explaining how letter s blend with other consonants with simple words then use the following worksheets to practice and teach more vovulabary words explaining letter s blend.
Read out the words as
sk + in — skin
sn + ap — snap
This will help them understand how to blend eltter s with other consonants.
Download below worksheets at the end of the blog (click on the worksheet) for daily reading and practicing of beginning blends. take coloured printout. If not coloured make sure to underline sc, sm, sn…. with red marker to show focus on sc, sm, sn… in the entire spelling.
Letter S Blends With Picture
Just Phonics Box Set – A Fun Start to Phonics for Ages 3–5
Teaching phonics at home doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—especially with the Just Phonics Box Set of 4 Books, Brain Boosting Activity Book, and Early Learning Combo Set. Specially designed for children aged 3–5, this set takes your child step by step from learning the 26 letter sounds to the full range of 42 phonics sounds. Using a multi-sensory, spiral approach, the books help little learners not only hear but also see and practice the shape and formation of each sound, making recognition natural and easy. One of the biggest advantages for parents is that blending of simple CVC words is introduced early, so your child can quickly begin to read real words with confidence. Moving from Junior Infants to Senior Infants, these books provide a complete path for early reading success—making phonics fun, effective, and easy to teach at home. I personally recommend this set for parents who want to give their children a strong start in reading.
- Phonics Sound Book for children
- Phonics books for 2-3 year old
- Junior Infants (26 letter sounds) helps in self correction.
What’s more, parents have the flexibility to purchase these books individually depending on their child’s stage and learning needs. Whether you’re just beginning with letter sounds, focusing on blending, or ready to advance to more complex phonics, you can choose the exact book that fits your child’s level—making phonics teaching both affordable and adaptable.
- Just Phonics (26 Letter Sounds) and Activity Books follow the letter and Sound Sequence class Junior Infants.
- Just Phonics Activity Book (Education primary Phonics Programme) and follow the letter and Sound Sequence(Senior Infants))
- Just Phonics book for kids for 5 years (Education primary Phonics Programme Class 1st) and follow the letter and Sound Sequence
- Just Phonics: Brain Boosting Activity Book Class 2nd, Match the Pair, Find the Difference, Maze, Crossword
Letter S Blends Practice Worksheets
Letter S Blends Word List -
Identify Correct Beginning BLend - sc, sk, sm, sn, st, sw
Phonics Books from Dreamland publications 5-Book Pack – Complete Phonics Journey for Ages 3–10
If you are looking for a complete and engaging resource to support your child’s reading journey, I highly recommend the Phonics Reader 5 Books Pack for Children Age 3–10 Years. While the Just Phonics Set focuses mainly on early years (ages 3–5) with a step-by-step spiral approach to letter sounds and CVC blending, the Phonics Reader Pack goes a step further by covering a much wider age range (3–10 years) and introducing more advanced concepts such as short and long vowel sounds, word families, blends, combination sounds, and tricky words. Each book contains 56 colorful activity pages, with cute designs and answers included, making it parent-friendly as well. This pack not only builds on the basics but also extends learning into rhyming, spelling patterns, and word recognition, ensuring children continue to strengthen their reading and writing skills as they grow. It’s a resourceful choice for parents who want both early practice and long-term support in their child’s literacy journey.
