Sort Safari

Build strong phonics and decoding skills with this S-blend sorting worksheet. Students read each word carefully and sort it into the correct beginning S-blend category-sp, sn, sk, sm, sl, st, sw, or sc-by writing the word in the appropriate box. The sorting format reinforces recognition of specific consonant blends while strengthening spelling accuracy and word pattern awareness.

Key Learning Objectives
• Skill Focus: Identifying and classifying beginning S-blends
• Critical Thinking Benefit: Encourages comparison, categorization, and careful analysis of word structure
• Curriculum Tie-In: Supports phonics instruction, decoding, spelling, and vocabulary development
• Application Type: Word sorting by initial consonant blend

Teacher & Parent Features
• Reinforces automatic recognition of common S-blends
• Strengthens decoding and spelling through repeated pattern practice
• Builds confidence in distinguishing similar beginning sounds
• Encourages organized thinking through classification
• Adds engagement with a fun safari theme
• Ideal for literacy centers, small groups, intervention, or independent practice

This printable S-blend worksheet helps students master beginning consonant blends by sorting words into clear categories, supporting phonics fluency, decoding accuracy, and foundational reading development.

This worksheet is part of our S Blends Worksheets collection.