St Blends Worksheets

About This Worksheet Collection

This -st Blends Worksheets collection provides learners with repeated, meaningful practice applying the -st ending blend in both isolated word study and connected text. Through activities such as sorting, gap-filling, reading stories, word building, and vocabulary application, students encounter the blend across multiple contexts that strengthen decoding and fluency. The variety of formats makes the collection suitable for centers, small-group phonics lessons, independent practice, and intervention instruction.

As students work through the materials, they develop stronger phonemic blending skills, deepen their awareness of spelling patterns, and improve comprehension by applying -st words within sentences and stories. Each task encourages learners to analyze word structure, distinguish real words from pseudowords, and use context to confirm meaning. Together, the worksheets support foundational reading skills, vocabulary development, and confident word recognition.

Detailed Descriptions Of These Worksheets

Stretchy St Strips
Students slide their finger across each strip to blend the beginning sound with the -st ending and then write the completed word, reinforcing phonemic accuracy. This hands-on blending practice helps learners connect partial chunks into whole words. Repeatedly combining onsets with a consistent final blend strengthens decoding fluency. Writing each word adds valuable spelling reinforcement.

Ending Blends Sort
Learners read a list of words and sort them into categories based on whether they end in -st, -nd, or -mp, supporting careful phonetic analysis. This sorting exercise encourages recognition of final-blend patterns and strengthens orthographic awareness. Placing words in the correct column deepens understanding of structure and spelling. It also boosts decoding accuracy and fluency.

St Blend Ending Gaps
Students complete each stem by adding the -st ending, then read the full word aloud to confirm accuracy. This focused practice helps learners internalize the sound and spelling of the final blend. The fill-in format encourages attention to detail and phonetic reasoning. It effectively builds word recognition and confident decoding.

Spot the St Words
Students scan a grid of words and circle only those that end with -st, practicing quick identification of specific spelling patterns. This sharpens visual discrimination and strengthens their ability to compare similar endings. The repeated exposure aids automatic recognition of the target blend. It also contributes to smoother, more fluent reading.

St Blend Sentences
Learners choose the correct -st word from a word bank to complete each sentence, reinforcing vocabulary and contextual understanding. This requires analyzing meaning and structure to select the best fit. Writing the chosen word supports spelling accuracy and blend recognition. The activity integrates comprehension and phonics skills.

St Words: Real or Not?
Students evaluate each listed item and determine whether it is a real English word ending in -st, then sort it appropriately. This task encourages phonics-based reasoning and strengthens awareness of valid spelling patterns. Distinguishing real from nonsense words supports decoding and vocabulary recognition. Sorting also reinforces classification skills.

Blend Match Quest
Learners read definitions and decide whether the missing ending should be -st, -sk, or -sp, challenging them to differentiate between similar blends. This vocabulary-focused activity blends semantic reasoning with phonics application. Writing the completed word reinforces spelling accuracy. It strengthens critical thinking and decoding precision.

Blend Spotting
Students read full sentences and underline every word containing the -st blend, practicing phonics recognition within connected text. This supports comprehension while reinforcing attention to word structure. Reading the blend words aloud or silently strengthens fluency. The activity promotes careful reading and pattern awareness.

St Story
Learners read a story rich in -st words and answer comprehension questions about key details. This integrates phonics application with narrative understanding. The repeated exposure to the blend within meaningful context boosts decoding fluency. Students also practice written responses that reinforce comprehension.

-st Words
Students add prefixes or suffixes to base words ending in -st to form new vocabulary, encouraging morphological analysis. This activity highlights how affixes alter meaning and grammatical function. Generating new words strengthens spelling and structural understanding. It builds broader vocabulary and prepares learners for multisyllabic word study.

-st Ending Check
Learners analyze incomplete word parts and decide whether adding -st would form a real word, marking yes or no. This encourages evaluation of spelling patterns and meaningful word structure. The reasoning process reinforces both decoding and vocabulary development. It supports confidence in recognizing valid English words.

Ending Meanings
Students read definitions and choose the correct -st word to complete each sentence, applying vocabulary knowledge and context clues. Writing the selected word strengthens spelling and usage accuracy. The activity encourages attention to meaning and how familiar blends appear in authentic contexts. It deepens comprehension and reinforces word recognition.