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Blend Word Games

Blends Everywhere

Day 119of 180
Week 24of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Quickly recognize and read words with blends

2

Practice decoding words with multiple blends

3

Develop reading fluency with blend words

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 4:20

“My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.”

— Proverbs 4:20 (WEB)

Just as we carefully listen and learn words, we learn to read God's words carefully

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blend word cards
  • Letter tiles
  • Small prize or sticker
  • Blend word game board
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a circle. Review blend sounds: 'Let's remember our special letter teams that work together!'

💭 Review Question: Who can tell me what a blend is?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate blend word game rules and strategies

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Blends are letter teams that make special sounds
  • We can read them quickly with practice
  • God helps us learn new things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What blends do you know?
  • Can you think of a blend word?
3Activity: Blend Treasure Hunt (7 min)
game

Children move around finding and reading blend word cards

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hide blend word cards around room
  2. Children find and read cards
  3. Each correct reading earns a point
  4. Most points wins small prize
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help children sound out words

Challenge: Time the word reading

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate learning and reading success

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite blend today?
  • Can you read one blend word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to read. Bless our learning today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read a special story with lots of blend words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace words with finger while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing phonics skills through playful, interactive learning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice blend sounds at home
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Make reading fun!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some blends are tricky, be patient and supportive

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasing confidence in reading blend words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a blend word poster at home
  • Play 'I Spy' with blend words
  • Read a blend-filled bedtime story

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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