Level 3 — Blends

The Blue Ball

Read bl words. Then read one tiny story.

1. Say the Blend2. Read the Words3. Read the Story4. Celebrate
The Blue Ball story picture
Step 1 · Say the Blend
bl

b and l slide together, like blue.

blue
blink
blend
Step 2 · Read a Few Words
bluebl-ue
ballb-a-ll
blinkbl-i-nk
backb-a-ck
Step 3 · Tiny Story

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.

The Blue Ball story picture
Step 4 · Celebrate

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.