Blends Dominoes 28-Piece Phonics Matching Game with Collectors Tin

Name: Blends Dominoes 28-Piece Phonics Matching Game with Collectors Tin
Brand: Educators Resource
SKU: JRL494
Price: 12.99 USD
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Ages 5-7

Kids who love phonics and word games

Matching letters and building blend chains

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Product Overview

Blends Dominoes takes the classic domino format and gives it a phonics twist, making it a hands-on way for beginning readers to practice consonant blends together. The set includes 28 dominoes made of thick plastic, stored in a collectors tin for easy cleanup and storage. Players match letters and picture clues to identify consonant blends, connecting the correct beginning or ending blend to its matching picture or word to build chains across the table. Built for Early Childhood through Elementary skill levels, it's a simple format for family game time or small groups working on reading skills.

28 thick plastic dominoes packed in a collectors tin for storage between games
Match letters and pictures to identify consonant blends and link tiles into word chains
Turns phonics practice into a hands-on matching game instead of a worksheet
Designed for Beginner skill level, spanning Early Childhood through Elementary age groups
Includes a choking hazard warning and isn't recommended for children under 3

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Care Notes

storage: Store the 28 dominoes in the included collectors tin between games.

Use Cases

Phonics practice at home
Small-group classroom activity
Rainy day tabletop game
Gift for a child learning consonant blends
Travel game stored in the collectors tin
Family game night with early readers

Skills Developed

primary skill: Consonant blend recognition
secondary skill: Letter and picture matching

Age Suitability

minimum safe age: 3 years
ideal age range: 3 and up
developmental fit: 3-4 years: Matches letters and picture clues to identify consonant blends with guidance. 5-7 years: Builds chains of matching consonant blends independently across the table.
upper age note: It's built for Early Childhood through Elementary skill levels.

Play Patterns

primary play type: Matching game
play structure: Players connect dominoes by matching blends to pictures or words, building chains across the table.
social context: Played with multiple players
adult involvement: Independent play for elementary skill levels, guidance may help for early childhood level
session length: One game session per round of chain-building

Why It Works

primary benefit: Players match letters and picture clues to identify consonant blends, connecting beginning or ending blends to their matching picture or word.

What Makes It Fun

Play dominoes, but match consonant blends instead of dots. All 28 thick plastic pieces store in a collectors tin.

Why They'll Love It

* 28 domino pieces illustrated with consonant blends * Matching gameplay follows classic domino rules * Collectors tin keeps pieces stored and portable * Beginner level, made for early childhood to elementary

Customer Q&A

How many dominoes are included?

The set includes 28 dominoes.

What are the dominoes made of?

The dominoes are made of thick plastic.

How is the game stored?

The dominoes are stored in a collectors tin for easy cleanup and storage.

How do you play?

Players match letters and picture clues to identify consonant blends, connecting the correct beginning or ending blend to its matching picture or word to build chains across the table.

What age range is this designed for?

It's built for Early Childhood through Elementary skill levels.

Is this safe for a 2-year-old?

It isn't recommended for children under 3 due to small parts.

Blends Dominoes 28-Piece Phonics Matching Game with Collectors Tin