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Word Blending

Learn the fundamentals of reading through word building. Hop up the mat, sounding out each sound blended with the root at the top of the mat. Then tap the “Real word” or “Silly word” spot — students love the silly words! Each mat comes with ten root sounds cards.

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Kindergarten - Grade 1
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        1. Write It

          After the students jump the mat and say which blends make real words or silly words, have them write down each real word they made.
          Kindergarten, Grade 1
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        2. Creating Sounds

          Have your student jump down the mat while simultaneously saying the corresponding sound of each letter (or pair of letters depending on the mat version). Continue to have your student...
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        3. Root Word Hop

          Lay out the end sound cards. Have your student hop on each end sound card (or next to the card if you are on a slippery floor) while simultaneously saying...
          Kindergarten, Grade 1
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        4. Word Blending Hop

          Have your student place an end sound card at the top of the mat on the box that says ‘Place Card Here.’ Then, have your student stand on START HERE....
          Kindergarten, Grade 1
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        5. Bean Bag Decides

          Place an end sound card at the top of the mat. Have a student throw a bean bag on the Word Blending mat. Be sure the bean bag lands on...
          Kindergarten, Grade 1
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        6. Mad Word Hatter

          Create word cards that contain the initial sounds on your mat. Place the cards in a large hat or a box. A student draws a word and then hops on...
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