Words ending with /st/ (like “nest,” “fast,” and “list”) help early readers:
✔️ Decode consonant blends with confidence
✔️ Improve spelling accuracy for common word endings
✔️ Build fluency with high-frequency words
✔️ Distinguish between similar endings (-st vs. -sk vs. -sp)
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Key Features
🔹 Science of Reading Aligned – Systematic phonics progression
🔹 Multisensory Options – Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile
🔹 Three Difficulty Levels – Support, standard, challenge
🔹 No-Prep & Ready-to-Use – Just print and teach!
Suggested Teaching Sequence
Day 1: Introduce /st/ sound with mouth formation visuals
Day 2: Word building with magnetic letters
Day 3: Word family sorting activities
Day 4: Decodable sentences practice
Day 5: Review games & assessment
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Bonus Teaching Tips
1️⃣ Add movement: Have students “stomp” when they hear /st/
2️⃣ Use mirrors: Practice “snake tongue” for /s/ + “tapping teeth” for /t/
3️⃣ Environmental print: Hunt for /st/ words on signs and packaging
4️⃣ Rhyme time: Create silly poems with /st/ words
Final Thoughts
These research-based /st/ worksheets transform a challenging blend into mastered skills through playful, structured practice. The variety keeps learning fresh while ensuring all students succeed!
