Kindergarten Initial Blends Worksheet
A blend is two consonants that slide together, like bl in blue. Choose the blend that starts each word.
- Centers
- Homework
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- Grade
- Kindergarten
- Subject
- Phonics
- Skill
- Phonics
- Topic
- initial consonant blends
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
- Best for
- centers, homework, morning work, intervention
Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will identify initial consonant blends (bl, br, cl, cr, fl, fr, gl, gr) and use them to build words.
- Hearing two consonant sounds together
- Choosing the right blend to start a word
- Building words with blends
Inside This Printable
Student directions: Choose the correct blend to complete each word. Then write one word of your own for each blend.
Worked example
___ue (bl / br) -> bl (blue)
Sample questions
- ___ue (bl / br)
- ___own (bl / br)
- ___ock (cl / cr)
The PDF contains 12 practice questions plus 2 challenge questions.
Worksheet Preview
Two sounds slide together
An initial blend is two consonants at the start of a word that slide together — bl in blue, fr in frog. Both sounds are heard, so listen for both when you read.
How to use it
Say the word in slow motion and listen for the two starting sounds, then pick the blend that matches. Warm up with beginning sounds if single letters are still tricky, then practice CVC word families to keep building.
👩🏫 Teacher note
Say blends slowly so both sounds are heard: b-l-ue. Compare br vs. bl by listening for the second letter.
🏠 Parent note
Say the word, then say it in slow motion (f-r-og) so your child hears both sounds at the start.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Saying only the first letter of a blend
- Swapping blends that share a first letter (br vs. bl)
Answer Key
Each answer shows the blend and the completed word.
⬇ Download Answer Key (PDF)Learn this skill first
Take the free lesson on phonics — worked examples and practice exercises, then come back to this worksheet.
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