Beginning Blends Match

Recognize shared beginning blends with this helpful worksheet for early readers! Kindergarteners and first graders will look at the beginning blend for each row, then circle each picture in the row that starts with the same consonant blend. This activity focuses on the common beginning blends cl, gr, fl, dr, and st.

Understanding consonant blends helps learners to decode unfamiliar words, build reading fluency, and spell words correctly. As young readers learn how to isolate and identify beginning blends, they will develop vital literacy skills and strengthen their ability to recognize words.

For additional practice, try Spelling With Consonant Digraphs #1 and Beginning Blends #1.