Give your students the structured decoding practice they need to blend and read words with consonant blends and digraphs confidently! These Blends & Digraphs Blending Lines provide scaffolded, research-based instruction that supports students as they move from isolated phonemes to fluent reading—all while keeping them engaged and motivated.

This resource has been designed with the Science of Reading in mind, ensuring students apply phonics skills systematically and effectively. Whether you’re working with beginning, struggling, or advancing decoders, these blending lines offer differentiation to meet students where they are and help them progress.

What’s Included?

✅ Blending lines for l-blends

• bl, cl, sl
• gl, pl, fl
• mixed l-blends (short vowel)
• mixed l-blends (long vowel)

✅ Blending lines for r-blends

• br, cr, dr
• fr, gr, pr, tr
• mixed r-blends (short vowel)
• mixed r-blends (long vowel)

✅ Blending lines for s-blends

• sc, sk, sm
• sl, sn, sp
• mixed s-blends

✅ Blending lines for digraphs

• ch, sh
• th, wh
• mixed digraph

✅ Scaffolded practice that moves from simple to more complex words

✅ Decodable words in a structured format to reinforce blending skills

✅ Multiple practice formats for small groups, intervention or whole group

• Each page follows this format:
  • Line 1: Minimal contrasts (from known to unknown)
  • Line 2: Minimal contrasts (from known to unknown)
  • Line 3: Changes in final sound
  • Line 4: Mixed target set
  • Line 5: Review words (previously taught skills)
  • Line 6: Challenge words
  • Lines 7-8: Connected text

How This Resource Helps You:

✔ Saves time – No need to create blending lines from scratch; just print and teach!

✔ Engages students – Interactive, structured, and effective for all learners.

✔ Supports decoding & fluency – Helps students smoothly transition from blending to reading words in connected text.

✔ Differentiates instruction – Meets the needs of students at various reading levels.

✔ Easy to use – Works for small groups, centers, intervention, and independent practice.

Perfect For:

⭐ 1st & 2nd Grade Phonics Instruction

⭐ Small Group & Intervention

⭐ Science of Reading-Aligned Classrooms

⭐ Literacy Centers & Independent Practice

⭐ Homeschool

Give your students the practice they need to master blends and digraphs with confidence! Grab this no-prep resource today and make decoding success easy and effective!