Blending and Segmenting Early Level Anchor Charts

Help young learners build confidence with early reading and spelling using this colourful set of Early Level Blending & Segmenting Anchor Charts.

Designed in a bright, child-friendly primary style, these posters break blending and segmenting into clear, manageable steps with simple explanations, visual prompts and easy examples. They are ideal for phonics displays, literacy lessons, small-group work, intervention support and independent reference.

This resource includes 8 separate anchor charts:
What Is Blending? – introducing how sounds are pushed together to read a word
Say the Sounds – saying each sound clearly and in order
Push the Sounds Together – blending individual sounds smoothly
Read the Whole Word – moving from separate sounds to reading the complete word
What Is Segmenting? – introducing how words can be stretched apart into individual sounds
Stretch the Word – slowing down a word to hear each sound clearly
Count the Sounds – identifying and counting the sounds heard in a word
Blend & Segment Checklist – a simple pupil-friendly reminder to look, say, blend or segment, and try again

These charts support children in developing key phonics skills needed for both word reading and spelling, while encouraging them to listen carefully to the sounds they can hear.

Why you’ll love this resource:
Bright and engaging early years design
Clear, child-friendly explanations
Simple CVC examples
Supports both reading and spelling
Reinforces oral blending and segmenting
Encourages careful listening and sound recognition
Ideal for whole-class phonics, small groups and interventions
Perfect for literacy walls and phonics displays
Each anchor chart is presented on its own page for easy printing and display

Format: PDF
Pages: 8 anchor charts
Suitable for: Early Level, EYFS, Reception, P1, phonics, blending, segmenting, early reading and spelling support

A practical, colourful resource to help children hear sounds, blend words and segment confidently!