Beginning Blends Decodable Texts

The word "Nonfiction" on a light purple background.

Text that says 'Nonfiction' on a light purple background.

The word 'Fiction' written in black text on a beige background.

Text reading 'Fiction' on a plain background.

The word 'Fiction' written in black text on a plain white background.

The word 'Fiction' written in black text on a white background.

The word 'Nonfiction' written in black text on a light purple background.

Text that says 'Nonfiction' in black font on a light purple background.

The word 'Fiction' written in black text on a light beige background.

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L-Blends: bl, cl, fl, pl, gl, sl

1st grade printable decodable fiction passage focused on L-blends. Students read and decode blend words like gl, sl, and pl. Includes questions and phonics-based support.

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L-blends fiction story for 1st grade phonics practice. Students decode words like bl, cl, and fl in a fun decodable passage. Includes questions and a printable teacher guide.

Free 1st grade nonfiction PDF focused on L-blends. Students decode and comprehend blend-based vocabulary using printable text, reading questions, and teacher support.

1st grade nonfiction decodable passage with L-blend CVC support. Students read blend-rich words like cl, gl, and pl. Includes Science of Reading-aligned printable questions.

Printable nonfiction worksheet for 1st grade readers focused on L-blends like bl, fl, and sl. Decodable text includes comprehension questions and a phonics support guide.

R-Blends: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr

1st grade fiction worksheet focused on beginning R-blends. Students decode and understand blend-based words in context. Free PDF with printable story and teacher guide.

Printable R-blends fiction worksheet for 1st grade. Features a decodable story with tr, cr, and pr blend words. Includes questions and Science of Reading-aligned support.

Decodable fiction story for 1st grade focused on R-blends. Students read a phonics-based story with words like gr, fr, and br. Includes comprehension questions and PDF guide.

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1st grade Science of Reading-aligned nonfiction worksheet with R-blend decoding. Features gr, fr, and cr blend words in a decodable passage with printable PDF support.

Printable nonfiction decodable text focused on R-blends for 1st grade readers. Students decode br, gr, pr, and tr words in a real-world passage with comprehension questions.

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S-Blends: sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st

1st grade printable decodable story using S-blend words like sl, sn, and sw. Fiction passage includes decoding practice and comprehension questions. Free PDF.

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S-blend fiction worksheet for 1st grade focused on st, sm, and sp blends. Printable phonics-based story with questions and Science of Reading-aligned teacher support.

Free S-blend nonfiction worksheet for 1st grade readers. Features sp, sn, and sw blends in a decodable text with comprehension questions and a printable guide.

Printable nonfiction decodable text for S-blends. 1st grade students read and decode sk, sl, and sm blend words with comprehension support. Science of Reading aligned.

1st grade nonfiction worksheet targeting S-blends like st, sp, and sn. Students decode blend words in an informational passage with questions. Printable phonics PDF.

3 Letter S-Blends: scr, spr, spl, str

Free 1st grade printable decodable story using 3-letter S-blends. Students decode blend-heavy fiction and answer questions. Perfect for phonics intervention or small groups.

Printable fiction passage with str, spl, and spr blends. 1st grade decodable story includes blend-focused decoding and questions. Free Common Core phonics worksheet.

1st grade fiction worksheet with a decodable story using 3-letter S-blends like scr and spr. Includes comprehension questions and a Science of Reading-aligned guide.

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Printable nonfiction decodable text targeting 3-letter S-blends like scr, spr, and str. 1st grade Science of Reading PDF with questions and teacher support.

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All Beginning Blends

Printable R-blends fiction worksheet for 1st grade. Includes a decodable story, blend word practice, comprehension questions, and instructional guide.

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1st grade fiction passage with br, dr, and gr blend words. Printable PDF includes Science of Reading-based decoding and comprehension support.

Science of Reading nonfiction passage with R-blend words. 1st grade worksheet includes decoding practice, questions, and printable guide.

Printable R-blend decodable text for 1st grade. Students decode blend words in nonfiction and answer comprehension questions. Free phonics-based PDF.

Free 1st grade nonfiction worksheet with R-blends like br, gr, and pr. Decodable passage with questions and Science of Reading-aligned teacher guide.

Looking for free printable beginning blends decodable texts? BrainySheets features engaging decodable stories that target beginning consonant blends such as bl, cl, fl, gr, st, tr, scr, and more. These phonics-based worksheets are ideal for building blending and decoding fluency. Great for Science of Reading classrooms, small group phonics lessons, and homeschool instruction. Download free beginning blends decodable worksheets and help your students become stronger readers!