Switch It Up

Worksheet Description

The “SM Blends” worksheet offers a creative exercise designed to help students practice and understand the transformation of words when their beginning sounds are replaced with the “sm” blend. At the top, a playful illustration of a detective with a magnifying glass sets the investigative tone for the activity. The worksheet provides ten base words like “folder,” “clock,” “mile,” and so on. For each word, students are tasked with substituting the initial sound or letter(s) with “sm” to form a new, and often whimsical, word. An example is given to guide the students: when “folder” loses its “f” and gains “sm,” it becomes “smolder.” This activity encourages phonetic exploration and promotes creativity in word formation, all while keeping learners engaged and entertained.