Let's solve this
S-Blends Worksheet step by step.
The goal is to:
1. Say the name of each picture out loud.
2. Circle the
letters that make the beginning sound (the "s-blend" at the start of the word).
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🔤 What are S-Blends?
S-blends are combinations of the letter
"s" with another consonant, where both sounds are heard together at the beginning of a word. Examples:
-
st (as in *step*)
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sn (as in *snake*)
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sp (as in *spoon*)
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sl (as in *slide*)
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sk (as in *skip*)
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sm (as in *smile*)
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sw (as in *spider* — wait! Actually, spider starts with *sp*, not *sw*... let’s go one by one.)
Let’s analyze each image:
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1️⃣ Stairs
- Word:
stairs
- Beginning sound:
st
- Options:
sc or
st
✔ Circle: st
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2️⃣ Snake
- Word:
snake
- Beginning sound:
sn
- Options:
st or
sn
✔ Circle: sn
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3️⃣ Star
- Word:
star
- Beginning sound:
st
- Options:
sm or
st
✔ Circle: st
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4️⃣ Smile (happy face)
- Word:
smile
- Beginning sound:
sm
- Options:
sm or
sr
✔ Circle: sm
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5️⃣ Slide
- Word:
slide
- Beginning sound:
sl
- Options:
sl or
sp
✔ Circle: sl
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6️⃣ Spider
- Word:
spider
- Beginning sound:
sp
- Options:
sw or
sp
✔ Circle: sp
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7️⃣ Stick
- Word:
stick
- Beginning sound:
st
- Options:
st or
sn
✔ Circle: st
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8️⃣ Scarf
- Word:
scarf
- Beginning sound:
sc
- Options:
sq or
sc
✔ Circle: sc
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9️⃣ Spoon
- Word:
spoon
- Beginning sound:
sp
- Options:
sp or
sk
✔ Circle: sp
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✔ Final Answers (Circles to be drawn):
| # | Picture | Correct Blend |
|---|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | Stairs |
st |
| 2 | Snake |
sn |
| 3 | Star |
st |
| 4 | Smile |
sm |
| 5 | Slide |
sl |
| 6 | Spider |
sp |
| 7 | Stick |
st |
| 8 | Scarf |
sc |
| 9 | Spoon |
sp |
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📝 Summary:
This worksheet teaches children to recognize
initial s-blends in words by matching pictures to the correct blend. The key is identifying the
first two letters that form the blended sound at the beginning of the word.
✔ All answers are based on the
correct pronunciation and
common English spelling patterns.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for kids! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of s blend worksheets.
