Exploring Consonant Blends: sk, sc, sp, and st

In this video, Ashley introduces consonant blends, explaining how two or more consonants together form a blend while retaining their individual sounds. The video focuses on the blends SK, SC, SP, and ST, providing examples for each. Viewers are encouraged to practice these blends by listing words and using online games and quizzes.

What is a consonant blend?

• A consonant and a vowel read together

• Two consonants read together keeping their sounds

• Two vowels read together

• Two consonants read together making a new sound

Where can consonant blends be found in a word?

• At the beginning, middle, or end

• Only in the middle

• Only at the end

• Only at the beginning

What sound does the blend 'SK' make?

• st

• sc

• sk

• sp

Which word contains the blend 'SC'?

• Space

• School

• Stop

• Stand

What sound does the blend 'SP' make?

• st

• sp

• sk

• sc

Which activity is suggested to practice the new blends?

• Sing a song

• List words in a chart

• Draw pictures

• Write a story