Hear the sounds
Practise letter sounds, word families, and blends in short, focused activities.
✦ PHONICS · BLENDING · EARLY READING
Help your child read their first words and simple sentences.
Short, parent-guided phonics lessons that help early readers hear sounds, blend words, and read with confidence—one small step at a time.
Made for early readers · Short lessons · Practise together
TRY A MINI LESSON
Blend the words
/m/say /m/
+
/an/say /an/
=
man
/c/say /c/
+
/an/say /an/
=
can
The man has a can.
Hear the sounds. Blend the words. Read the sentence.
STEP BY STEP
A clear path from sounds to reading.
Each lesson keeps practice focused on one small skill so your child is not asked to guess or memorise everything at once.
Blend the word
Put the sounds together to read a word—rather than only memorising it.
Read the sentence
Use familiar words in short sentences and see what the reading means.
FREE SAMPLE
See the learning method before you choose a plan.
A good first lesson does not rush a child. It gives them the sounds, lets them blend, and then gives them a sentence they can genuinely read.
Start the free sampleSAMPLE PRACTICE
Can you blend this word?
/p/ + /ig/
pig
The pig can dig.
WHAT MEMBERS GET
More than individual videos in a feed.
Free videos are great for a quick activity. Membership gives your child a simple, repeatable route to the next skill.
Structured lesson paths
Know what to practise next instead of searching through separate posts.
Word Blender practice
Let children combine sounds and build words again and again at their own pace.
Sentence reading
Move from the words they know to short, readable sentences.
Growing learning library
Return to the same path as new lessons and activities are added.
WHO IT IS FOR
For children ages 3–6 at the beginning of their reading journey.
Blend Hero Phonics is designed for early readers who are learning to hear sounds, blend simple words, and read their first sentences. A parent or caregiver can guide the first activities, then repeat them whenever helpful.
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
Simple pricing for continued practice.
Choose the plan that works for your family. Both plans include the full learning library during active access.
Monthly
$6/month
Flexible monthly access.
- Phonics lessons
- Word Blender practice
- Sentence-reading activities
- New content while subscribed
SAVE $28 A YEAR
Yearly
$44/year
Best value for continued learning.
- Everything in Monthly
- 12 months of access
- New lessons and features
- Save compared with monthly
Clear access. No confusing bundles. Cancel future monthly renewals anytime from your account.
PARENT QUESTIONS
Before you start.
What age is Blend Hero Phonics for?
It is designed for early readers who are beginning phonics, word blending, and simple sentence reading. The right starting point depends more on reading stage than a strict age.
How long are the lessons?
Activities are designed to be short and focused, so children can practise a small skill without becoming overwhelmed.
Can we use it on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The website is designed to work in a modern browser on phones, tablets, and computers.
What is Word Blender?
Word Blender is a practice activity where children combine sounds to build and read words themselves.
Will new lessons be added?
Yes. Active members receive new lessons and features as the Blend Hero Phonics learning library grows.