To solve this problem, we need to find the words that start with specific sounds and mark them.
Step 1: Identify the target sounds.
The instructions ask us to color the boxes yellow for words beginning with these three sounds:
1.
/squ/ (like in *square*)
2.
/str/ (like in *street*)
3.
/spl/ (like in *splash*)
Step 2: Check each word in the grid.
*
Row 1:
*
splash: Starts with
/spl/. (Color this one)
* plant: Starts with /pl/. (Skip)
* frock: Starts with /fr/. (Skip)
*
squad: Starts with
/squ/. (Color this one)
*
Row 2:
* grade: Starts with /gr/. (Skip)
*
string: Starts with
/str/. (Color this one)
*
squash: Starts with
/squ/. (Color this one)
* clever: Starts with /cl/. (Skip)
*
Row 3:
*
stray: Starts with
/str/. (Color this one)
* band: Starts with /b/. (Skip)
* prize: Starts with /pr/. (Skip)
*
strong: Starts with
/str/. (Color this one)
*
Row 4:
* trick: Starts with /tr/. (Skip)
* pump: Starts with /p/. (Skip)
*
split: Starts with
/spl/. (Color this one)
* walk: Starts with /w/. (Skip)
*
Row 5:
*
square: Starts with
/squ/. (Color this one)
* sleep: Starts with /sl/. (Skip)
*
squeak: Starts with
/squ/. (Color this one)
*
splint: Starts with
/spl/. (Color this one)
Step 3: List the final words to color.
The words that match the rules are: splash, squad, string, squash, stray, strong, split, square, squeak, and splint.
Final Answer:
You should color the following boxes yellow:
splash, squad, string, squash, stray, strong, split, square, squeak, splint
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of three consonant blend worksheet.
