Free Printables

Consonant blends can be challenging for many students. Unlike digraphs (where two letters make one sound), blends are two or more consonants said together while keeping their individual sounds. Words like frog, crab, and plant highlight how blends are an essential stepping stone between single sounds and fluent reading.

To save teachers time, we’ve created a collection of free consonant blends printables. These are low-prep, classroom-ready resources that provide hands-on, engaging ways for students to practise blends in Foundation–Year 2.

Free Consonant Blends Printables

br Consonant Blends Write It Mats

Students practise reading and writing br words like brick, bread, brush, and brown.

• Scaffolded spaces for tracing, writing, and drawing
• Low-prep resource for literacy centres
• Great for independent practice or fast finishers

Pair it with: br Consonant Blends Crown Craft

cr Consonant Blends Clip Cards

Clip cards turn phonics practice into a hands-on game with cr words such as crab, cry, crown, and cross.

• Students read the word and clip the matching picture
• Supports fine motor skills as well as phonics
• Reusable when laminated

Pair it with: cr Consonant Blends Spell & Build Strip Puzzles

dr Consonant My Blends Student Book

An interactive student mini-book featuring dr words like drum, drink, drop, and dragon.

• Encourages ownership of learning with a personal blend book
• Provides opportunities for colouring, writing, and reading
• Perfect for guided reading groups

Pair it with: dr Consonant Blends Write it Mats

fr Consonant Blends Worksheets

Structured worksheets targeting fr words such as frog, fruit, fries, and free.

• Combines reading, writing, and spelling tasks
• Great for whole-class lessons or homework practice
• Low-prep — just print and go

Pair it with: fr Consonant Blends Flashcards

gr Consonant Blends I Spy Read & Find

A playful way to practise gr words like grape, green, grass, and grab with a spotting activity.

• Builds sound recognition in a fun, visual format
• Encourages independent reading and scanning
• Works well in literacy stations or as a game

Pair it with: gr Consonant Blends Write it Mats

ld Consonant Blends Spin & Spell

A spinner game for practising ld words such as gold, cold, wild, and child.

• Fun, interactive approach to spelling
• Encourages repeated practice without feeling repetitive
• Suitable for partner or group work

Pair it with: l Consonant Blends Family Sorting Game

nd Consonant Blends Strip Reader

Strip readers support fluency with repeated exposure to nd words like sand, hand, bend, and land.

• Students practise reading blends in short strips
• Builds confidence and reading stamina
• Easy to send home for extra practice

Pair it with: nd Consonant Blends Word Search

nk Consonant Blends Word Builder Game

A game-based approach to nk words such as sink, bank, pink, and wink.

• Hands-on activity that promotes teamwork
• Students build and read real words
• Engaging alternative to worksheets

Pair it with: nk Consonant Blends Posters

nt Consonant Blends Flashcards

Classic flashcards featuring nt words like tent, ant, plant, and hunt.

• Versatile for warm-ups, group work, or partner games
• Clear visuals help with sound recognition
• Can be used for quick assessment checks

Pair it with: nt Consonant Blends Colour 2 Piece Puzzleshttps://aplusteacherclub.com.au/collection/nt-consonant-blends-activities/

pl Consonant Blends Spell & Build Strip Puzzles

Puzzle-based spelling practice with pl words like plane, play, plum, and plug.

• Combines decoding with word-building
• Encourages problem-solving and sequencing
• Ideal for literacy tubs or independent work

Pair it with: pl Consonant My Blends Student Book

pr Consonant Blends Black & White 2 Piece Puzzles

Simple puzzles featuring pr words like print, prize, pray, and proud.

• Budget-friendly — easy photocopy option
• Develops matching and word recognition skills
• Perfect for fast finishers

Pair it with: pr Consonant Blends Worksheets

sc Consonant Blends Playdough Mats

Multi-sensory practice for sc words like scarf, school, scan, and skip.

• Students form letters with playdough while saying the sounds
• Supports kinaesthetic learners
• Doubles as a fine-motor activity

Pair it with: sc Consonant Blends Word Builder Game

sk Consonant Blends Posters

Bright posters showcasing sk words like skip, skin, skate, and sky.

• Reinforces blends with constant visual exposure
• Engaging design for classroom walls
• Can double as a reference chart for writing tasks

Pair it with: sk Consonant Blends Flashcards

sl Consonant Blends Crown Craft

A fun craft activity featuring sl words such as slip, sled, slow, and slug.

• Students create a wearable crown decorated with sl words
• Blends phonics learning with creativity
• Perfect for celebration days or end-of-unit activities

Pair it with: sl Consonant My Blends Student Book

Engaging and Educational Consonant Blends Resources

Teaching consonant blends doesn’t have to be stressful. With these free consonant blends printables, you’ll have engaging, low-prep activities ready to use in class.

Why teachers love these printables:

• Save hours of planning with classroom-ready activities
• Support student success in reading and spelling
• Curriculum-aligned for Foundation–Year 2
• Fun and hands-on for every learner

Download your free consonant blends printables today, or [explore our full phonics collection here].