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L-Blends Launch

Consonant Blends Boost

Day 11of 180
Week 3of 36
22Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and decode l-blends in words

2

Segment and blend l-blend sounds

3

Build confidence in reading words with l-blends

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 4:20

“My son, attend to my words. Listen to my sayings.”

— Proverbs 4:20 (WEB)

Just as we listen carefully to learn words, we can listen to God's words carefully too

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blend cards
  • Word building mat
  • Letter tiles
  • Whiteboard and marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce l-blends with a fun sound game. Make funny sounds like 'bloo', 'clee', 'flay' to demonstrate blending.

💭 Review Question: Can you hear how these sounds stick together?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain that l-blends are two consonants that work together at the start of words. Show example words: 'block', 'clap', 'flag'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • L-blends always start with l sound
  • Both letters make one sound together
  • Listen carefully to how they sound
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you think of that start with l-blends?
  • How do these sounds feel in your mouth?
3Activity: L-Blend Word Builder (7 min)
hands-on

Students use letter tiles to build l-blend words on individual word mats.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Select l-blend card (bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl)
  2. Find matching letter tiles
  3. Build words on mat
  4. Read words aloud
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide pre-selected letter tiles

Challenge: Students create their own l-blend words

4Closing (3 min)

Review learned l-blends and celebrate student efforts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What l-blends did we learn today?
  • Can you share a word with an l-blend?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us learn and grow in reading your wonderful words.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore exciting r-blends!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 4:20

“My son, attend to my words. Listen to my sayings.”

— Proverbs 4:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Clap out each word while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

L-blends require precise sound blending and listening skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice blends during daily reading
  • Encourage sound segmentation
  • Make learning playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing individual sounds within blends

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in attempting l-blend words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • L-blend scavenger hunt around house
  • Draw pictures of l-blend words
  • Create a l-blend word poster

Ready for Tomorrow?

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