Pl Blend Words Worksheet for Preschoolers
This worksheet targets the 'pl' consonant blend, helping children recognize and read words like 'play,' 'plane,' and 'plant' where two consonant sounds combine at the start of a word. For ages 4-6, mastering blends is a key phonics milestone that comes after single letter sounds, since blending two consonants together requires more advanced sound segmentation skills.
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- Topic:
- Blend Words
- Skill:
- Consonant Blends (Phonics - Blends): Identify and read consonant blends (bl, cl, sl, etc.).
- Pack:
- Page 7 of 30 in Month 6: Holistic early learning activities | Ages 5-6.
How to use this worksheet
Read the first 'pl' word aloud together, emphasizing the blended 'pl' sound at the beginning rather than separating it into two distinct sounds. Have your child repeat the word back, practicing the blend, before looking at the full list of words on the page. Ask your child to circle each word that begins with the 'pl' blend, reading through the full list to check for any words that don't belong. Once finished, review each circled word together, having your child read it aloud one more time independently.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Crayons
Extension activities
- 1Brainstorm additional 'pl' blend words together, like 'plate,' 'plus,' or 'please,' and add them to a list.
- 2Draw a simple picture for each 'pl' word circled on the worksheet to reinforce meaning alongside sound.
- 3Play an 'I spy' game around the house looking for objects that start with the 'pl' blend.
- 4Practice writing a few 'pl' words independently on a separate sheet of paper.
- 5Create flashcards with 'pl' words on one side and a matching picture on the other for quick review.
Written by
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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