This workbook provides effective reinforcement of the sounds and formation of 15 common initial blends and digraphs.

The words are within the everday vocabulary of children of 5-7 years.

Pages can be used in any order.

Blends covered are:

br, ch, cl, cr, dr, fl, fr, gr, sh, sl, sn, sp, st, sw and tr.

Each page spread features:

1. a bold key blend and visual
2. directional arrows to show correct formation
3. ghost blends to trace over
4. jumbled images for sound discrimination
5. phrases to complete with given words
6. space for personal words or pictures
7. word completion activities
8. either a sentence completion exercise, a simple crossword or a wordsearch