Bridging Book 2 - Introduces Initial Consonant Blends - Activity Pack

Bridging Book 2 is an educational resource designed to introduce young learners to the concept of initial consonant blends, an essential building block in the development of literacy skills. Authored by Sally Anne Jones and vividly illustrated by Annalisa Jones, the book is a part of the activity pack from Guinea Pig Education. The book creatively engages children with a character named Zoggy, who guides them through a variety of words that start with different consonant blends such as 'bl', 'cl', 'fl', and 'sl', as well as 'br', 'cr', 'dr', and 'gr'. This approach helps children understand how combining individual sounds like 'g' and 'r' can form blends such as 'gr'. The book also covers consonant digraphs, which include combinations like 'ch', 'sh', 'wh', 'th', and 'qu'.

Throughout the book, Zoggy embarks on a word-spotting adventure, identifying words that begin with specific blends and digraphs. For example, Zoggy finds words starting with 'c' and 'r' like "Croc snaps", or 'f' and 'l' in "Flamingo stands on one leg". This interactive method is not only educational but also engaging, as it invites children to blend initial sounds together and recognize patterns in word formation. The book contains a list of words with initial consonant blends such as 'drip', 'stop', 'slug', and words with consonant digraphs like 'ship', 'chip', 'path', to reinforce learning. Bridging Book 2 is a valuable tool for parents and educators seeking to enhance early reading skills in a fun and effective way.