Consonant Blends - Magnets

Consonant Blends - Magnets

I cannot say enough good things about these letter magnets! This my go to sensory activity for phonics because it allows children to manipulate letters and sounds on their own. Claire absolutely loves using them, even on her own. She enjoys inventing new words to sound out, or will even make funny words for me to sound out. Not only is it a lot of fun, but she enjoys acting as the teacher and watching me sound out each letter. Sometimes I pretend that I need help :). This a must have for spelling and reading. I purchased my letters here on Amazon and highly recommend them. They are inexpensive and high quality! I've used them for years with both of my daughter, for tutoring and for my nieces and nephews.

Handling magnet letters daily not only helps your child internalize letter shapes, but helps them become fluent readers as they build and practice new sound combinations. Using a magnetic board, place a common consonant pair such as "bl" on the board. Replace the ending letters and have your child read the word. Continue with the same consonant blend for the entire session or until your child masters the combination. Then during the next session, try a different consonant blend. Eventually, your child will blend consonants effortlessly!

Common Consonant Combinations Free Printable