S Blend Riddles

Directions:Read the riddles and have your child answer. Then have your child use each word in a sentence. For extra practice I have highlighted words in the riddles that contain /s/ blends.

At the playground you sit on me. I make you soar so high.If I get strong pushI may almost reach the sky.What am I? ___________________________

The mosquito is a noisy bug And very hard to catch Be sure it doesn’t bite your skin, Cause if he does, it will make you ___________________.

On a hot summer dayWe all make a dash For our backyard poolWhere we swim and ____________________________.

I am a small animal you see in the woods.I scamper up and down a tree. Sometimes you will see me eating a nut.But I run so fast, you can’t catch me.What am I? ___________________________________

After winter I appear And bring song birds to fill the air. I see the grass and flowers grow, And seldom bring you any snow.What am I? __________________________________

You walk across me every dayAnd sometimes in the night. Be sure to look on every side To see if there are any cars in sight.What am I? ____________________________

Answer key: swing, scratch, splash, squirrel, spring, street