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Does the word start with a consonant blend?

Free printable Grade 1 English worksheet for "Does the word start with a consonant blend?" — practice consonant blends and digraphs (reading foundations). No-prep, print or assign online.

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This worksheet helps first-grade students recognize and understand consonant blends at the beginning of words. Teachers can use it to reinforce phonics skills and improve students' reading fluency by focusing on blends such as 'bl', 'st', and 'cr'. It provides targeted practice for early readers to distinguish blends from single consonants, supporting foundational reading development.

English & Reading
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Grade 1
Worksheets
Ages 6–7
medium

Learning objectives

  • Identify words that start with consonant blends
  • Differentiate between consonant blends and single consonants at the beginning of words
  • Practice decoding and reading words with consonant blends

Answer Key

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