R Family Games for 1st Graders

R Blends

The letter R has a predominant sound in most words. Once kids learn the R sound and apply it to simple CVC words, it is time for them to start working with blends. The R family is an essential set of blends for first graders.

Several letters pair with R to produce different blends. R is among the most commonly blended sounds and is also among the first blends that can be introduced. Most R blends are found at the beginning of words, giving the blend a strong accent. Practice the R blends with your kids using SplashLearn's interactive online games that explore one blend at a time and offer plenty of options for your child to explore in detail.

Bossy R

The bossy R is a concept that you can introduce your first graders to, provided they have familiarized themselves with the R blends first. The bossy R has a little sound of its own but exercises a strong influence in changing the vowel sound before it, like in words water, car, and shirt. The bossy R can be in the middle or at the end of the word. This is another concept that requires a lot of practice but ensures your kids have more than they need.

R Recommendations

Blended sounds and words can be more complex than they appear, and your child may get a little confused or mixed up. Be patient and a little cautious when introducing new R blends. Let each blend have its own practice time and avoid combining too many together. An assortment of R family games for 1st graders vary in complexity but can cater to the needs of every learner individually.

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