Successive Blending – Short A Words

If you have ever taught a child to read, I know you have experienced the stress of blending words! The child says the sounds, blends them together, but then says a completely different word!

If this has ever happened to you, this resource is for you.

So, what is successive blending?

Successive blending is when you start with the first two sounds and then add in the last sound. This is one way to help kids who struggle with blending.

These pages can be used in various ways!

•Small Groups

•Centers

•Interventions

•Independent work (if the concept has been taught)

What’s included?

•Blending cards (can be used whole sheet or cut into cards)

•CVC Puzzles (cut out the cards & then cut on the line to separate the first 2 sounds from the final sound)

•Blend it, Read it to promote successive blending

•Using successive blending, blend & color the correct picture

•Tap, blend (using successive blending), and read