2 Blending is putting sounds together to make a word. For example, if you have the sounds /m/, /ă/, and /t/, blending them together makes the word "mat." It’s like taking little pieces and joining them to form a complete word. WHAT IS BLENDING?
Listen as your teacher says each sound in the word slowly and clearly, one sound at a time. Repeat the sounds closer together, so they start to blend. For example, /ă/ and /t/ can be said together as "at." Finally, say all the sounds together smoothly to form the word. LISTEN TO EACH SOUND. PUT THE SOUNDS TOGETHER. FORM THE WORD. HOW TO BLEND SOUNDS
LET’S BLEND SOUNDS TOGETHER.
/m/ /ă/ /t/ Blend the sounds.
/m/ /ă/ /t/ A mat is a soft or flat piece of material that you put on the floor. You can sit, play, or do activities on it. Answer: mat
/m/ /ă/ /p/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: map /m/ /ă/ /p/ A map is a drawing that shows where things are, like places, roads, or buildings. It helps you find your way around.
/t/ /ă/ /p/ Blend the sounds.
/t/ /ă/ /p/ Answer: tap "Tap" means to lightly touch something with your fingers. For example, you can tap a button on a screen or tap your friend on the shoulder.
/s/ /ă/ /t/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: sat /s/ /ă/ /t/ "Sat" means that someone was sitting down. For example, you sat on a chair or a bench.
/p/ /ă/ /t/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: pat /p/ /ă/ /t/ "Pat" means to gently touch something with your hand. For example, you pat a dog on the head.
/f/ /ă/ /t/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: fat /f/ /ă/ /t/ "Fat" describes something that is thick or has a lot of extra stuff. For example, a fat cat has a big, round tummy.
/f/ /ĭ/ /t/ Blend the sounds.
/f/ /ĭ/ /t/ Answer: fit "Fit" means something is the right size or works well. For example, a shoe fits if it feels just right on your foot.
/s/ /ĭ/ /t/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: sit /s/ /ĭ/ /t/ "Sit" means to lower yourself onto a chair, floor, or other surface so that you are resting on your bottom.
/s/ /ĭ/ /p/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: sip /s/ /ĭ/ /p/ "Sip" means to drink something slowly, usually by taking small mouthfuls. For example, you sip your juice from a cup.
/n/ /ĭ/ /p/ Blend the sounds.
/n/ /ĭ/ /p/ Answer: nip "Nip" means to pinch or take a small bite of something. For example, a little dog might nip at your shoe.
/p/ /ĭ/ /n/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: pin /p/ /ĭ/ /n/ A pin is a small, sharp object used to stick things together or onto something. For example, you can use a pin to hold pieces of paper together.
/f/ /ĭ/ /n/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: fin /f/ /ĭ/ /n/ A fin is a flat part on the body of a fish or a shark that helps it swim. It helps the fish move in the water.
/t/ /ĭ/ /n/ Blend the sounds.
Answer: tin /t/ /ĭ/ /n/ A tin is a small, usually metal container you use to keep food or other things in. For example, cookies might come in a tin box.