In How Sound Alters the Way We Taste, host Harith Iskander shows how sound can change the way we experience flavors. Discover how different sounds can make food taste sweeter, saltier, or even fresher, helping us understand why our sense of hearing connects to our sense of taste. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science? a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
Say the sounds and blend them, then pop your EAR tile onto each word.
- t-ear
- n-ear
- d-ear
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Look! Y can make a new sound! Write and say Y’s new sound to finish the word magic and rhyme.
No need to cry!
Don't ask why.
Y can fly.
High in the sky.
Now color in the balloons to help Y fly!
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Pop on the tiles, say the sounds, and blend them to make words. Write the ai and ee sounds. Fantastic! Now, can you see any words that rhyme?
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
O and R join together to become OR. Say good morning to OR! Write and say OR's sound. Color in to help OR sort the problem. Get rid of the corn in the horn, fix a torn form, and get the cork off the fork!
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When Magic E joins Alphablock U, the sound changes! Sound out the word magic and blend the letters. Draw a cube and a tube and color a cute cat!
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Meet the lovely Alphablock L! Say the sound, write the letter, and blend words with L. Practice tracing lowercase l, then build and read simple words like l-e-g, l-o-g, and l-i-d. Finish by coloring the things L loves and practice making more words with L using your letter tiles.
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E and R make a new sound, er. Wiggle your fingers and say er! Write and say ER's sound. Who is it? Draw lines to the right Alphablock.
- Who is a kicker?
- Who is a singer?
- Who is a bell-ringer?
- Who is a jogger?
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Make a die and play some games! Here's how to play:
- Cut along the dashed lines and fold along the dotted lines on the die.
- Stick the tabs inside.
- Roll the die and say the sound.
- Think of a word that has that sound.
- Make a word that has that sound with your tiles.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Practice blending sounds with a thrilling race full of fast cars, flying jets, and digging machines. Read along, build the words, and see if you can keep up with speedy V!
One day, the Alphablocks were having a race. "On your marks, get set, GO!" said Z. The Alphablocks began to race. "I will vroom-vroom to victory because I'm very, very fast," said V.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Give young readers a boost with this friendly Alphablocks worksheet bundle! Designed for both teachers and families, these printables make early reading practice simple, engaging, and confidence-building. Students can sound out words, blend the sounds together, and check off each word as they read. They can also write the words on the lines or build them using their letter tiles — great for hands-on learners.
Inside this “I Can Read” pack, you'll find:
-
CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) that help children master the basics of blending.
-
Consonant blends like ch, sh, and th to strengthen early phonics skills.
-
Long vowel spellings such as ai, igh, and ee to support growing readers as they move into more challenging patterns.
These pages work beautifully for small-group instruction, centers, morning work, homework, tutoring, or at-home practice with parents.
And if your readers want even more Alphablocks fun? We’ve got you covered — just search “Alphablocks” on the site to explore the full collection!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Say the sounds and blend them. Can you make the words with your tiles too?
- s-a-n-d
- b-a-n-d
- h-a-n-d
- t-e-n-t
- a-n-t
- b-u-m-p
- l-u-m-p
- j-u-m-p
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
In How Sound Alters the Way We Taste, host Harith Iskander shows how sound can change the way we experience flavors. Discover how different sounds can make food taste sweeter, saltier, or even fresher, helping us understand why our sense of hearing connects to our sense of taste. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science? a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
Say the sounds and blend them, then pop your EAR tile onto each word.
- t-ear
- n-ear
- d-ear
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Look! Y can make a new sound! Write and say Y’s new sound to finish the word magic and rhyme.
No need to cry!
Don't ask why.
Y can fly.
High in the sky.
Now color in the balloons to help Y fly!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Pop on the tiles, say the sounds, and blend them to make words. Write the ai and ee sounds. Fantastic! Now, can you see any words that rhyme?
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
O and R join together to become OR. Say good morning to OR! Write and say OR's sound. Color in to help OR sort the problem. Get rid of the corn in the horn, fix a torn form, and get the cork off the fork!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
When Magic E joins Alphablock U, the sound changes! Sound out the word magic and blend the letters. Draw a cube and a tube and color a cute cat!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Meet the lovely Alphablock L! Say the sound, write the letter, and blend words with L. Practice tracing lowercase l, then build and read simple words like l-e-g, l-o-g, and l-i-d. Finish by coloring the things L loves and practice making more words with L using your letter tiles.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
E and R make a new sound, er. Wiggle your fingers and say er! Write and say ER's sound. Who is it? Draw lines to the right Alphablock.
- Who is a kicker?
- Who is a singer?
- Who is a bell-ringer?
- Who is a jogger?
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Make a die and play some games! Here's how to play:
- Cut along the dashed lines and fold along the dotted lines on the die.
- Stick the tabs inside.
- Roll the die and say the sound.
- Think of a word that has that sound.
- Make a word that has that sound with your tiles.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Practice blending sounds with a thrilling race full of fast cars, flying jets, and digging machines. Read along, build the words, and see if you can keep up with speedy V!
One day, the Alphablocks were having a race. "On your marks, get set, GO!" said Z. The Alphablocks began to race. "I will vroom-vroom to victory because I'm very, very fast," said V.
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Give young readers a boost with this friendly Alphablocks worksheet bundle! Designed for both teachers and families, these printables make early reading practice simple, engaging, and confidence-building. Students can sound out words, blend the sounds together, and check off each word as they read. They can also write the words on the lines or build them using their letter tiles — great for hands-on learners.
Inside this “I Can Read” pack, you'll find:
-
CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) that help children master the basics of blending.
-
Consonant blends like ch, sh, and th to strengthen early phonics skills.
-
Long vowel spellings such as ai, igh, and ee to support growing readers as they move into more challenging patterns.
These pages work beautifully for small-group instruction, centers, morning work, homework, tutoring, or at-home practice with parents.
And if your readers want even more Alphablocks fun? We’ve got you covered — just search “Alphablocks” on the site to explore the full collection!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Say the sounds and blend them. Can you make the words with your tiles too?
- s-a-n-d
- b-a-n-d
- h-a-n-d
- t-e-n-t
- a-n-t
- b-u-m-p
- l-u-m-p
- j-u-m-p
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!