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Year 1 Phonics and Blending practice
English · ages 5–6 · Word reading
Learning goal: I can blend sounds to read a word.
- 1Blend
Blend the sounds: c - a - t.
Say each sound, then sweep them together. - 2Blend
Blend: sh - i - p.
- 3Sound
What is the first sound in 'sun'?
- 4Sound
What sound do 'ch' make in 'chip'?
- 5Choose
Which word starts with the same sound as 'fish': fan / top / moon?
- 6Read
Read these words aloud: shop, rain, feet.
Parent or teacher notes
- Read instructions aloud if needed. Let the child use counters, drawings, fingers or oral answers where appropriate.
- Keep practice short and practical. Do not require written explanations unless the English task is specifically about writing.
- If the child is stuck, model one similar example and then return to the question.
Answer and assessment guidance
- 1. cat
- 2. ship
- 3. s
- 4. ch
- 5. fan
- 6. shop, rain, feet