Blending Butterflies

Blending is essential for reading fluency.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Jungles
• Learning area: Phonics
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Blend sounds to make words
• Read CVC words
• Connect sounds to meaning

Materials

• Butterfly cutouts with sounds
• CVC word cards
• Sound boxes

Instructions

Each butterfly wing has a sound. Fly them together: /c/-/a/-/t/ = cat!

Educator tip

Start slow, then speed up the blending.

Assessment

Observe blending ability and word recognition.

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