Lakeshore Learning Blends & Digraphs Hands-On Kit

The Blends & Digraphs Hands-On Kit is an engaging educational tool designed to help children aged 5-7 years master complex phonics concepts. Students construct words by arranging blends, digraphs, and individual letters using 69 colour-coded word builders. This tactile approach reinforces the understanding of sound combinations and word structures. The kit includes 20 identical, prepacked pouches and a teacher's guide, making it ideal for independent, small-group, or whole-class learning.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances recognition of common blends and digraphs.
• Develops decoding skills for more complex words.
• Supports spelling through hands-on word construction.
• Encourages pattern recognition in word families.

Classroom Ideas:

• Incorporate into phonics centres for targeted practice.
• Use in guided reading sessions to support decoding.
• Facilitate spelling games to reinforce learning.
• Employ in intervention programs for students needing extra support.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 5-7 years.
• Measurements: Components sized appropriately for young learners.
• Safety Information: Contains small parts; not suitable for children under 3 years.