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Circle the Correct Blend Worksheet for Preschoolers

This worksheet trains 3-5 year olds to discriminate between two similar-sounding consonant blends by listening to a picture's name and deciding which of two printed blends matches its beginning sound — a genuinely tricky listening task since blends like 'bl' and 'br' or 'cl' and 'cr' sound close together. Getting this right requires careful auditory attention rather than guessing, making it a solid stepping stone toward full blend-word reading.

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Month 5: Play-based English Math Science | Ages 5-6

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About this worksheet

Topic:
Consonant Blends
Skill:
Consonant Blends (Phonics - Blends): Identify and read consonant blends (bl, cl, sl, etc.).
Pack:
Page 8 of 29 in Month 5: Play-based English Math Science | Ages 5-6.

How to use this worksheet

Look at the first picture together and say its name slowly and clearly. Read both blend options underneath out loud, emphasizing the sound of each. Ask your child which blend matches the beginning of the picture's name, then have them circle their choice. Move through each picture the same way, encouraging your child to repeat the word slowly if they're unsure before circling an answer.

Materials needed

  • Pencil
  • Crayons

Extension activities

  • Once the blend is chosen, have your child try sounding out the whole word for extra reading practice.
  • Ask your child to draw their own picture and write the blend that matches its name.
  • Search the room together for objects whose names start with the same blends featured on the worksheet.
  • Play a listening game where you say two similar words and your child has to spot which blend sound they share.
  • Make a simple blend sorting chart and add new blend words to it throughout the week.
Hemsweta Jain (Teacher Cheena), founder of RaisoActive

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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena

MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai

Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.

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