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

b and l slide together, like blue.
The girl had a blue ball.
The blue ball rolled across the sand.
Beach Cat saw the ball.
Beach Cat gave a blink.
The blue ball rolled back.
"Good cat," said the girl.

You read bl words like blue and blink.
That blend has two sounds sliding together.
If it still feels fun, read the story one more time.