Activities To Help Kids Read Words With Initial & Final Consonant Blends (3 +) - Teacher Notes

Guinea Pig Education presents a selection of engaging activities aimed at helping children aged three and above to read words that feature initial and final consonant blends. These activities encourage young learners to practice reading through a variety of tasks, which include using a sentence maker to create a series of 3 to 5 letter words, revising 2 and 3 letter words, and reading a short story about a character named Tom. The exercises are designed to reinforce the understanding of consonant blends in words, ensuring that children become proficient in recognising and reading these combinations.

The innovative Pre Reader Work Packs provided by Guinea Pig Education are structured to teach children how to read using phonics in a short period of time, ranging from six months to a year. These packs focus on phonics, which are the sounds within words, providing children with a tool to decode approximately 80% of words in the English language. The remaining 20% are learned through visual recognition and repetition. The packs include activities such as word building and sentence formation, with games like snap and bingo added to make learning enjoyable. The material is designed to be user-friendly, with clear instructions for adults working with individual children or groups. The Pre Reader packs are an ideal starting point for non-readers, introducing the 26 sounds of the alphabet and the concept of blending phonetic sounds to create words. Children are encouraged to personalise the material, play the games, and repeat the exercises until they are comfortable with the words, making the learning experience both effective and fun.