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Discover our Phonics Practice Long Vowels Worksheets tailored for ages 3-7 at Kids Academy! Our fun, engaging worksheets are expertly designed to help young learners master the essential long vowel sounds. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students, these printable activities enhance reading skills through interactive exercises. Boost your child’s phonemic awareness and build a strong foundation in literacy with our vibrant, age-appropriate materials. Start their learning journey today and watch their confidence soar as they practice, recognize, and correctly pronounce long vowels. Ideal for both classroom use and homeschooling parents. Explore now!


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Long I (igh/y)

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Long Vowel Review Worksheet
Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Vowel teams like "ea" and "ai" help us make words, and understanding these patterns aids emerging readers in becoming more fluent. This review worksheet has students finding words with vowel teams that make the long vowel sound, and helps them recognize high-frequency words.
Long Vowel Review Worksheet
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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Long U Words Reading Worksheet
Long U Words Reading Worksheet

Long U Words Reading Worksheet

Emerging readers will love this free worksheet! It's a great way to practice distinguising between long and short vowel sounds, while identifying high-frequency words. They'll also get to develop fine motor skills and gain confidence in decoding and reading skills.
Long U Words Reading Worksheet
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Phonics practice for long vowels is crucial for children aged 3-7, serving as a foundational element in their reading and language development. During this formative period, children are rapidly developing their phonemic awareness—the ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in words. Understanding long vowels is an essential component of this skill because these vowels often change the meaning of words and their correct pronunciation.

For parents and teachers, investing time in phonics practice helps children decode words more efficiently. Long vowels can be tricky since they often involve silent letters or vowel combinations (like 'ea' in 'team' or 'oa' in 'boat'). Mastery of these patterns can significantly enhance a child's reading fluency, making it easier for them to understand and enjoy stories, which in turn fosters a lifelong love of reading.

Furthermore, building a strong phonics foundation aids in spelling and writing skills. When children comprehend how long vowels function in words, they are better equipped to spell accurately and articulate their thoughts in written form. This early advantage leads to stronger academic performance, greater self-confidence, and enhanced communication skills, all of which are invaluable as they progress in their education. Therefore, focusing on long vowel practice is an investment in a child's educational future, making it a high priority for both parents and teachers.