Digraphs and Consonant Blends

Once children can read CVC words, the next step is words like ship, chin, frog and splash. This course teaches the difference between digraphs, where two letters make one sound, and blends, where two or three consonants keep their own sounds but are said quickly together.

What you will learn

• The digraphs sh, ch, th, wh, ck and ph
• The difference between a digraph and a blend
• Beginning blends with l, r and s
• Ending blends like -st, -nd, -mp
• Three-letter blends like str, spl and scr

Who this course is for

• First and second graders who can read CVC words
• Children who read “ship” as “s-h-i-p”
• Parents who want clear practice for tricky consonants

Every lesson includes a short explanation with examples, a practice activity to do together, a tip for grown-ups and a quiz, and your reader earns a certificate when they finish.