Initial r Blends Word Sort (Yr1)

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Overview:

Students sort words with initial r-blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr). Designed for year 1 students.

Learning Objectives:

Sort words correctly based on their initial r-blend.
Identify words starting with different r-blends.
Organise words into categories under the correct headings.

How the Activity Works:

Students sort a list of words under the appropriate headings: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, and tr. This activity helps students recognise and categorise words based on their initial r-blend, strengthening their spelling and pattern recognition skills.

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