3 Letter Blends Lesson Plan and Activities
The Education Connection with Robin Wilson | Public Private and Homeschool Teachers · Robin Wilson
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Show Notes
This week, we are tackling three consonant blends like string, spring, strong, and shrimp — words that look simple but require serious brain work for young readers.
In this episode of The Education Connection, I break down:
• What three letter blends actually are
• Why students sometimes drop a sound when reading them • How to slow down instruction to build confidence
• Why we should build words before asking students to read them
• Four simple, no purchase at-home activities parents can use right away
You’ll learn how to help students tap each sound, isolate the blend, and slide into the full word without losing a consonant along the way.
Because when sounds stack up, we don’t rush. We build it before we read it.
I also share encouragement from Isaiah 61:3 about putting on a garment of praise instead of a spirit of heaviness — because stretching into harder reading skills takes patience for both kids and adults.
🎁 Free Download
I’ve created a free “Three Consonant Blend Guide” practice worksheet to go along with this lesson.
You can grab your free copy here:
Use it in small groups, send it home for extra practice, or use it as an intervention support tool.
If you’re teaching blends this week or supporting a young reader at home, this episode will give you practical tools and encouragement to keep going.
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