Phonics Worksheets for Ages 3-8 - Page 7
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Long and Short A Worksheet
Time to teach your class about long and short vowels? Download this free worksheet with coloring-in activities. Get them to read words like "cat" and "cake" so they can hear the difference. Then let the kids color in the words and the pictures. Phonics lessons will be enjoyable and easy with this creative printout! (80 words)
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Silent E Sentences Worksheet
Young readers can find learning Silent E tricky, so this helpful worksheet can help! It teaches them to distinguish words that look the same but for the Silent E and choose the right word for sentence blanks. Kids can mark the correct answer and become familiar with closed syllables and words that require the E.
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Vowel team ai Worksheet
Kids will have a blast learning about the -ai digraph with this fun worksheet. They'll read words with it and practice their motor skills as they help the animal duo get back to the train station. With success, they'll smile and enjoy the activity!
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Short Vowel Sound I Worksheet
This free printable phonics worksheet will get your kid prepped for reading! It's a maze to help the dog complete the word “zip” with the missing letter I. Have your kid say the word aloud to learn the I sound. It's a great way to practice reading, writing and spelling skills. Check out here for more phonics worksheets!
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First Words: Picture Rhymes Worksheet
Rhyming helps kids understand language, read and write better. This printable worksheet boosts problem-solving and cognitive skills with vibrant pictures. It teaches kids to identify words, recognize rhymes, complete mental tasks and write words. An extra activity: show them how rhyming words share some of the same letters.
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Listen to the Sounds Worksheet
This worksheet builds emerging readers' skills in using sounds for reading and spelling. It helps strengthen auditory processing by having them count the sounds in each word, then trace the corresponding number. Fun and cheerful!
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The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
Digraphs join two consonants to make a new sound, like /wh/. Give examples, like "whale", "when" and "why". Ask kids to name pictures in a worksheet and trace dotted lines to images beginning with the /wh/ sound; "what" is one example.
The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
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Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet
Remind the kids that caterpillars turn into butterflies! This worksheet helps them practice their vowel sounds. They must trace the path of words that sound like ‘lie’ to help the caterpillar reach the finish line. It's a fun way to learn and explore!
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Tricky Words Worksheet
Reading can be tricky to start with, but this worksheet helps kids learn the basics of editing and strengthens their attention to detail. They'll select the right word from tricky choices, improving their reading and grammar skills.
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Two Sounds for OO Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids learn the different sounds of the -oo digraph. They match words based on whether they sound like moon or book, plus practice fine motor skills tracing lines. Fun and educational!
Two Sounds for OO Worksheet
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Name that Feeling Worksheet
Fostering your child's emotional intelligence is essential for their development. This worksheet helps them associate feelings with words, improving their social skills and fine motor coordination. They'll trace pictures and words to learn the feeling vocabulary.
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Feed the Whale Worksheet
Help your early reader build beginning consonant and blend recognition with this fun whale worksheet! They'll feed the whale wh- words, circle sight words, and build fine motor skills—all while discriminating between differently colored words.
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Enough Is Enough (ough) Worksheet
As your students learn more about reading and pronouncing words, they can explore how some word patterns can be said differently. The 'ough' pattern, for instance, can be pronounced several ways. 'Enough' has the 'uff' sound. Provide your students with examples of words pronounced similarly and help them unscramble 'ough' words on this worksheet, ticking the box for the correct word.
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Letter T Sounds Worksheet
This worksheet is a fun way to help kids learn the t sound. It has familiar pictures and an easy-to-follow format, so kids can quickly recognize and learn the letter t.
Letter T Sounds Worksheet
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Identify the Written Words Worksheet
Have your students identify the objects on the printout, then spell the words. If they already know how to spell, this exercise should be easy. Help them circle the correct letters from the set to spell out the words. This is a great way to reinforce reading and spelling skills. Max 80 words.
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Medals: Al Spelling Worksheet
Have your students list common words ending with -al. See how many they can give and spell. Give examples of your own, assisting with spelling. Now review the words in the worksheet. Guide students to trace the line for each word ending with -al. 80 words
Medals: Al Spelling Worksheet
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The SH Digraph Worksheet
There are many phonetic sounds, each with its own unique sound. When two or more consonants are combined to create a new sound, it's called a digraph. Example: the sh digraph creates the /sh/ sound. Have kids look at the pictures and say the words aloud. Help them circle the images ending with /sh/, like 'wash'.
The SH Digraph Worksheet
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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 3 ELA Worksheet
Want to test your preschooler's language skills, phonetic decoding and word recognition? This worksheet uses their knowledge of community helpers to match signs with depictions. It also works on fine motor skills, a key pre-reading skill.
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Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids recognize that /au/ and /aw/ can make the same sound. Students read sentences and pick the correct word with one of the digraphs. Understanding digraphs improves decoding and reading fluency. Perfect for reading and phonics classes.
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Time to Rhyme Rhyming Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids learn catchy sayings with rhymes, notice words and sounds that rhyme, and use problem solving to solve expressions. By using these expressions in everyday talk, kids gain the repetition needed to internalize the skills they've learned. Check out our nursery rhymes to further support them!
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Long and Short I Worksheet
Print the worksheet and have the students read "pig" and "fire". Check for understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Color in words and pictures to make learning phonics fun! This exercise is perfect for introducing the topic to your students.
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Funny Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet
Love humor? Introduce "funny" as a sight word with this fun worksheet! Have your child read the sentence then color the word in the center. Let them use their imagination to color the silly clown in any way they like!
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Long E Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Divide your students into teams and have them read words with long E sounds, such as "meet" and "team." Let them recognize that the sound can be created with either "ee" or "ea" letter pairings. Then, have the teams color words and pictures with the appropriate letters. This will make your phonics lesson fun and effective.
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Can you Guess Which Letter? Worksheet
Connect the pictures with their corresponding letters with this fun worksheet! Ask your child what each picture is, then what letter it begins with. Download the PDF for colorful images and engaging texts to hold their attention, making learning an enjoyable activity.
Can you Guess Which Letter? Worksheet
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Phonics is a fundamental tool in teaching children between the ages of 3-8 how to read effectively. This age range is crucial because it's when children begin to develop their reading and literacy skills, which are foundational to their overall academic achievement.
Phonics helps children understand the relationship between letters and sounds, enabling them to decode new words they haven't encountered before. By breaking down words into smaller sounds, or phonemes, children can more easily grasp the structure of language, making reading less daunting and more accessible.
Early exposure to phonics fosters phonemic awareness, an essential skill for recognizing and manipulating sounds. This awareness significantly boosts their reading fluency, spelling, and comprehension. Children confident in reading are more likely to enjoy books and engage in reading activities, which further enhances their vocabulary and knowledge.
Moreover, phonics instruction helps in establishing a strong educational foundation. Children who struggle with reading early on often face challenges that extend into other subjects, as many fields require proficient reading skills to understand instructions and problems. Investing time and resources in phonics sets children up for long-term academic success and instills a love for learning, making it a priority for both parents and teachers to care deeply about phonics instruction.
