Unit 7 Blending Centers Free Download | Phonics Centers for -tch and -dge

This Unit 7 Blending Centers Free Download includes phonics-based, hands-on centers focused on the spelling patterns -tch and -dge. These centers are designed to help students apply blending strategies while actively engaging with words through movement, matching, and manipulation.

The Science of Reading Blending Centers support multiple blending techniques, including successive blending, sound-by-sound blending, and sentence pyramids. Students demonstrate mastery through interactive formats such as clip cards, blending mats, match-ups, and other center-based activities.

These centers are ideal for independent phonics rotations and give students repeated opportunities to practice decoding skills in meaningful ways.

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The BIG Blending Bundle includes 10 blending centers per unit, covering a wide range of phonics skills and blending techniques. Each unit is designed to systematically build decoding skills through hands-on, student-friendly center activities aligned to the Science of Reading.

Ideas for use:
• Add to independent phonics center rotations
• Use during small-group decoding practice
• Incorporate into intervention or review lessons
• Rotate through literacy stations for repeated practice
• Use as mastery checks for blending skills

What’s Included:
• Unit 7 blending centers for -tch words
• Unit 7 blending centers for -dge words
• Successive blending center activities
• Sound-by-sound blending mats
• Sentence pyramid reading centers
• Clip cards, match-ups, and hands-on decoding tasks