Age: 4-5 years

Duration: 40 min

Objectives

• Blend 8+ CVC words in one session.
• Read CVC words on flashcards without pictures.

Vocab

• pen, hen, red, bed, pet, net, sit, pin

Warm-up (5min)

60-second blend drill — teacher flips cards, class blends aloud together.

Main Activity (20min): "Blending Blitz"

Timed rounds: Round 1 with pictures, Round 2 words only, Round 3 student picks a card and blends solo. Track team score on board.

Wrap-up (5min)

Take-home: 5 CVC flashcards to show parents.

Teacher Tips

• Celebrate speed of sound-blending, not reading speed.
• Swap weak pairs — some kids need picture support longer.