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If your child cannot read fluently, it's because they don't know how to blend. Blending is like a secret recipe for reading. It’s about taking individual sounds (like /b/, /l/, /e/, /n/, /d/ in 'blend') and smoothly putting them together to form a word. It's a crucial skill in phonics, where children learn that each letter has its own sound, and when you mix these sounds together, they create words. Think of it like making a smoothie – each fruit is great on its own, but when you blend them toge