Consonant s blends foldable activity cut and paste sn sp st sw beginning sounds

A fun, phonics activity for early readers at home or school. This resource looks at 4 consonant s blends - sn, sp, st and sw (at the beginning of words). Use this printable for Kindergarten or first-grade literacy centers, and in interactive notebooks. The design makes this activity more hands-on than a standard consonant blends worksheet.

For each sound, there are 2 template choices that children can use to make their foldout (see below for words used on each to check they will be suitable for your learners). Firstly they will color the letters and pictures. Next, they’ll cut out the 4 words and match them to each picture before sticking them down. Students will then cut around the outside of the template before folding along the vertical lines. A great way to practice scissor skills as well as reading!

The foldout can then be closed to show just the blend letters, then carefully opened to reveal what’s inside.

Some children may require extra adult support with cutting or folding.

There are 8 templates to choose from:

Sn: snout, sneeze, snip, snail

Sn: snow, snake, sniff, snap

Sp: space, sparkle, spike, spoon

Sp: spill, spider, sponge, speak

St: stairs, stool, stem, stir

St: star, steam, stamp, stick

Sw: swim, swirl, swan, switch

Sw: swoop, swing, sweep, swipe

This resource also contains written instructions and a picture showing how to fold.

Please note that this resource is not editable. UK and US versions included.