Level 3 — Blends & Digraphs

A Trip on the Trail

Read tr blend words. Then read one tiny story with Beach Cat.

1. Say the Blend 2. Read the Words 3. Read the Story 4. Celebrate
Beach Cat takes a trip on a sandy trail
Step 1 · Say the Blend
tr

t and r keep both sounds. Slide them together: tr, like trip.

🥾trip
👣trail
🐾track
Step 2 · Read a Few Words
triptr-i-p
trailtr-ai-l
tracktr-a-ck
trottr-o-t
Step 3 · Tiny Story

Beach Cat has a trip.

Beach Cat is on a trail.

A track is in the sand.

Beach Cat can trot.

Beach Cat will not trip.

Beach Cat sits on the trail.

Beach Cat following small tracks on a sandy trail
Step 4 · Celebrate

You read tr words like trip, trail, and track.

That’s a strong blend.

If it still feels fun, read the story one more time.