Step 1 · Say the Blend
bl
b and l slide together, like black.
black
blink
blend
Read bl words. Then read one tiny story.

b and l slide together, like black.
Beach Cat saw a black crab.
The crab sat by a block.
Beach Cat blinked.
The crab blinked back.
Beach Cat sat still.
The black crab ran away.

You read bl words like black, blink, and block.
You can hear both sounds in a blend.
If it still feels fun, read the story one more time.