BlendsGrade 2 English for Kids
Frog, star, crab! Two sounds blended together.
Blends teaches second graders consonant blends where you can hear both letters: fr in frog, st in star, cl in clap. Kids name pictures, fill in missing blends and fix mixed-up words in short, voiced typing games.
- Grade 2 · Ages 7–8
- 4 games
- 30 practice questions
- About 15 min
- Blend Pictures
- Hear and Type
- Missing Blends
- Mixed-Up Words
English typing course · Grade 2
Blends · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
In a blend, you can hear both letters: fr in frog, st in star, cl in clap. Name pictures, fill in blends and fix mixed-up words.
- Blend Pictures
- Hear and Type
- Missing Blends
- Mixed-Up Words
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Sounding out longer words
Blends help kids decode words like stop, frog and plant without guessing.
Careful listening
Hearing both sounds in a blend builds phonemic awareness, a key early reading skill.
Spelling accuracy
Kids learn not to drop letters, writing "stop" instead of "sop."
Inside Blends
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Blend Pictures
Name each picture. Every word starts with a blend. See a picture and type its name. (8 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Hear and Type
Listen carefully and type the blend word. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
Missing Blends
Type the missing blend. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
Mixed-Up Words
Fix the mixed-up blend words. Unscramble the letters. (6 exercises)
Word list
Grade 2 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- frog(noun)
- flag(noun)
- crab(noun)
- drum(noun)
- star(noun)
- snail(noun)
- clock(noun)
- plant(noun)
- stop(verb)
- grab(verb)
- flat(adjective)
- swim(verb)
- slide(verb)
- grass(noun)
- black(adjective)
- spin(verb)
- clap(verb)
- block(noun)
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
Play a blend game in the car: pick a blend like "st" and take turns saying words that start with it: star, stop, stick, stone.
Blends · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
Blends is a grade 2 english course for kids ages 7–8. That is Year 3 english in the UK and Year 2 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
In a blend, you can hear both letters: fr in frog, st in star, cl in clap. Name pictures, fill in blends and fix mixed-up words. Along the way they practice: Blend Pictures; Hear and Type; Missing Blends; Mixed-Up Words.
How long does the course take?
About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
Blends is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
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