Phonics, Spelling, & Grammar Resources

Here is a stack of sk Consonant Blends Activities to make learning letters and sounds fun! Our phonics blending games are just what you need for kids to enjoy learning sk and s blends in the classroom. In our big phonics printables collection for sk consonant blends, you will find blending games, worksheets, and hands-on activities that are guaranteed to make learning phonics a breeze for the whole class. You can also use these phonics games for independent work, small groups, and during literacy centres. It’s up to you!

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So what are Blends?

Consonant blends consist of two or more consonants that are blended together. They are different from digraphs because you can still hear each sound of the two letters in the word, for example; black and mist.

Just like digraphs there are beginning consonant blends and final consonant blends. The beginning consonant blends appear at the beginning of a word, such as brick and clay. The most common beginning consonant blends include: bl, br, cl, cr, dr, fr, tr, fl, gl, gr, pl, pr, sl, sm, sp and st. 

Blends can also be found at the end of words for example; task and bend and there are also blends which contain three consonants, for example; str, spl, and spr. 

When teaching blends, most teachers make it easier for students by introducing blends in families or groups.  For example, s-blends include: sl, sc, sk, sm, s, sp, st and sw. For a list of the different blends check out our Phonics Blends List