Young scholars examine word blends. In this word blends instructional activity, students investigate common word blends. Working in pairs, young scholars analyze words containing blends and generate a word list.

In this sound blends worksheet, students read about the sound blends 'oi,' 'oy,' 'ou,' and 'ow.' Students then examine several pictures, say the names of the pictures, and write the letters on the line under each picture to make new...

In this phonics worksheet, 3rd graders look at 6 pictures, sound out each picture and then write in the missing ending consonant for each word.

In this "sh" sound activity, students examine 6 pictures and identify each of them. The words feature the "sh" sound.

First graders identify words associated with the -ar sound. They read sentences and compose a story that include words with the -ar sound. The assessment portion of lesson involves students in spelling words with the -ar pattern.

Second graders review the spelling of words with the long O sound. In this phonics lesson plan, 2nd graders brainstorm words with the long O sound, gain exposure to common long O spelling patterns and sort long O words based upon the...

In this word blend worksheet, student focus on the word blends at the end of each word. Students match 6 pictures in the first column with the correct word that corresponds in the second column.

In this vowel activity, students fill in the beginning and ending letters of 7 consonant-vowel-consonant words to complete the word. All words have the short vowel sound "u" in the middle.

In this consonant clusters worksheet, students examine 12 pictures and determine where the words have the sh, ch or th cluster present in them.

In this consonant sound worksheet, 1st graders focus on the initial letter sounds. Students study 8 pictures and circle those that have the same sound as the first picture on the page.

Students participate in an activity to identify words with specific letter sounds or letter combinations. In this letter sound/letter combination activity, students focus on three-letter sounds then identify words in a sound hunt...

In this literacy worksheet, students use the blends along with the pictures in order to practice the sounds of letter combinations.

Students put word cards together and use the word parts to create correct words. In this phonics lesson plan, students practice pronouncing consonant blends and vowel sounds, demonstrating an awareness of beginning, middle, and ending...

Practice working with different phonemes in consonants and vowels. Sounds are written on squares that get put on a rocket to "blast off" and meet other sounds. The teacher first models blending, then reads the new words. Young readers...

Letter boxes and a reading activity introduce the /sh/ sound to young learners. First they hear the target sound, then they identify words that contain it, and then they manipulate letters in their letter boxes. After these activities,...

What sound do fish and ship have in common? Study the /sh/ sound with your young learners. They hear a common tongue twister, spell words in their letter boxes, and read The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Phister to hear the words in...

Focus in on the digraph ch. Young readers will hear the sound, print the letters, and read A Peach for Chad. Can your youngsters think of any more words that use the target sound? 

The sheep on the ship was shocked by the Fish on the Shore! Can you guess which digraph we're studying? Take a look at the /sh/ sound with your young readers. Have them write words with the target sound in letter boxes, and then small...

Kindergarteners recognize words that begin with the same sound. In this word study lesson, they identify initial consonant sounds in words written on the board and write another word with the same beginning sound. Also, there is a...

Elementary learners study the /th/ sound as a whole class. First they hear the sound and learn a tongue twister. After practicing together, they write the digraph on their practice paper. Then, to study the words in context, the class...

Choo, choo! Do your youngsters like trains? After studying the target sound, have your learners read A Peach for Chad. Do a class read and an independent read to increase fluency. At the instructional activity's close, consider...

Teach the digraph sh with your learners. First, model the sound the digraph makes. Then, have learners spell a variety of words that use the target sound. Finally, read Shoe Man, where learners can hear the words in context. 

Have your class explore the short /a/ sound. They will pronounce isolated consonant and short /a/ sounds and then blend the sounds to make a word.  An assessment sheet is provided.

In this beginning consonant sounds worksheet, learners match pictures of common objects with the first letter of the word. There are 6 pictures on this page.