{"product_id":"oral-blending-two-and-three-sound-words","title":"Oral Blending: Two and Three-Sound Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp your child learn to listen to individual sounds and blend them together to make a complete word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOral blending is an essential early reading skill. Before children can independently sound out written words, they need to hear separate sounds and confidently combine them. Regular, playful practice helps develop the phonemic awareness skills that form the foundation of successful reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resource progresses from simple two-sound words to three-sound words, allowing your child to build confidence gradually. A step-by-step demonstration video shows you how to practise oral blending correctly at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake it easier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with familiar two-sound words. Say each sound slowly and clearly, allowing a small pause between them. Repeat the sounds if needed and blend the word together with your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake it harder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgress to three-sound words. Gradually reduce the pause between each sound and encourage your child to blend the complete word independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your child is confident, try the activity verbally without using the cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListening to individual sounds in words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlending two and three sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhonemic awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditory memory and listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly decoding and reading foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA five-page printable word card set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo and three-sound words with graduated difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA step-by-step oral blending demonstration video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for making the activity easier or more challenging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children approximately 3.5–6 years old\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printable PDF with online video access\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a digital product. No physical item will be posted\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Preppies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67661660750076,"sku":"LP-317","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/7694\/1052\/files\/oral-blending.png?v=1791363924","url":"https:\/\/littlepreppies.com\/products\/oral-blending-two-and-three-sound-words","provider":"Little Preppies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}