Step 1 · Say the Blend
st
s and t keep both sounds. Slide them together: st, like stop.
🛑stop
👣step
🌿stick
Level 3 — Blends & Digraphs
Stop by the Sand
Read st blend words. Then read one tiny story.
1. Say the Blend
2. Read the Words
3. Read the Story
4. Celebrate
Step 2 · Read a Few Words
stopst-o-p
stepst-e-p
stickst-i-ck
sands-a-n-d
Step 3 · Tiny Story
Beach Cat steps on warm sand.
Too warm!
Beach Cat steps back.
The sand by the shore is cool.
Beach Cat stands on the cool sand.
Step 4 · Celebrate
You read st words like stop, step, and stick.
That’s a strong blend.
If it still feels fun, read the story one more time.