Blends Dominoes turn consonant blend practice into a tactile matching game for early readers. The set contains 28 thick plastic dominoes featuring words with common initial and final blends such as ‘bl’, ‘cr’, ‘st’ and ‘nd’. As students connect matching words, they become more familiar with recognising multi-letter sound patterns and using them when reading and spelling. Suitable for ages 5 years and over, the dominoes can be incorporated into structured phonics lessons, literacy rotations or independent and paired activities, with a collector’s tin provided for convenient storage.
Applications and Use
 • Identify common consonant blends at the beginning and end of words.
 • Match blend-based words while building a continuous domino chain.
 • Practise decoding words containing two-letter consonant combinations.
 • Sort words according to their initial or final blend.
 • Read matched words aloud to reinforce recognition of blend patterns.
 • Extend activities by using selected words in sentences or short stories.
 • Incorporate into phonics lessons, literacy rotations, paired work or independent practice.
Features
 • 28-piece set focuses on common initial and final consonant blends.
 • Includes blend patterns such as ‘bl’, ‘cr’, ‘st’ and ‘nd’.
 • Thick plastic construction provides the weight and feel of traditional dominoes.
 • Domino-style gameplay encourages repeated exposure to blend-based words.
 • Suitable for individual play or collaborative literacy activities.
 • Collector’s tin keeps the pieces contained and organised between lessons.
Specifications
 • Set Includes: 28 dominoes in a collector’s tin
 • Material: Thick plastic
 • Phonics Focus: Initial and final consonant blends
 • Blend Examples: ‘bl’, ‘cr’, ‘st’ and ‘nd’
 • Recommended Age: 5+ years
 • Safety Warning: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
 • Recommended Use: Consonant blends, phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling and word recognition
