Ending Blends Phonics Worksheets for 1st Grade

What your child practices

These 6 worksheets for 1st grade (Grade 1 in Canada) cover Ending Blends, with 60 questions of phonics practice in total. The pages go in a set order, so each one builds on what your child just practiced. Strong letter skills in the early grades free up a child's attention for reading and writing ideas, so steady, short practice pays off for years. The set includes nd, nt, and mp: Picture Match, nd, nt, and mp: Find and Build, st, sk, and ft: Picture Match, st, sk, and ft: Find and Build, nk, lt, and lk: Picture Match and nk, lt, and lk: Find and Build. It is aligned to Common Core RF.1.3b, which focuses on phonics and decoding words. It also touches RF.1.2b, hearing and working with the sounds in spoken words. Each PDF includes its own answer key on page 2, ready for you or your child to check. Finished a sheet? The online version reads every question aloud and checks answers instantly.

Tips for parents

• Use a thick pencil or crayon for little hands, and trace with a finger first.
• Keep sessions short, about ten minutes, and stop while it is still fun.
• Practice the same letters on a whiteboard or in sand for variety.