Boost your child's reading skills with our Phonological Awareness Elementary Phonics Worksheets, specially designed for ages 3-9! These engaging, printable worksheets are perfect for helping young learners develop vital phonemic awareness through fun activities. From rhyming games to sound matching exercises, each worksheet fosters essential skills that lay the foundation for effective reading and writing. Our resources are aligned with educational standards, ensuring a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. Whether at home or in the classroom, these worksheets support kids’ literacy journeys while promoting confidence and enjoyment in learning. Explore our collection today and watch your child flourish in phonics!


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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 ELA Worksheet
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 ELA Worksheet

Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 ELA Worksheet

This free worksheet assesses your emerging reader's ability to decode and match closed-syllable high-frequency words to the appropriate picture. The pictures are cheery and easy to identify, so your child will have fun and find success with decoding and matching.
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 ELA Worksheet
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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Test your child’s phonological awareness and reading readiness with this charming worksheet! Perfect for K-1, it assesses if they can name a picture aloud, listening for the starting sound and matching it to another word. Watch as they think deeply and listen to the sounds as they name each picture. Determine if your child is ready to sound out words or needs more phonics practice.
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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 3 ELA Worksheet
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 3 ELA Worksheet

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.
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 3 ELA Worksheet
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How Many Syllables? Worksheet
How Many Syllables? Worksheet

How Many Syllables? Worksheet

Syllabication or 'chunking' helps students decode words more quickly and increase fluency. This traceable worksheet is great for emerging readers, combining fun and fine motor practice with chunking words and counting syllables.
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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 6 Worksheet
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 6 Worksheet

Phonological Awareness: Assessment 6 Worksheet

Check your child's ability to recognize middle word sounds using this free worksheet. Help them learn phonics by practicing with rhyming. Trace the line from the image to its rhyming match then encourage them to name each image aloud to identify which letter matches the sound. It's a great way to assess letter and sound recognition.
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 6 Worksheet
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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 5 Worksheet
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 5 Worksheet

Phonological Awareness: Assessment 5 Worksheet

Repetition is key to success! This worksheet tests kids' ability to match beginning and ending sounds in words. Instruct them to say each word and listen closely to the sounds they make. Focus on the starting sounds for the first four pics, then the last one to hear ending sounds and find the right match!
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 5 Worksheet
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Tennis Ball Syllables Worksheet
Tennis Ball Syllables Worksheet

Tennis Ball Syllables Worksheet

To help your kids become fluent speakers, they need to learn syllables. A word can have one to seven syllables, with longer words having more. For this level, they will be working with one or two syllables. Assist them as they circle the words with closed syllables in this worksheet.
Tennis Ball Syllables Worksheet
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Phonological Awareness: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Phonological Awareness: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Test kids' reading readiness with a phonological awareness worksheet! With this PDF exercise, encourage children to name each picture aloud and match left to right. Help them learn to recognize word sounds at the start, middle and end of words. They'll be sure to remember that lamp doesn't sound like elephant!
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Lets Count Syllables Worksheet
Lets Count Syllables Worksheet

Lets Count Syllables Worksheet

This fun animal worksheet makes learning to read easier by breaking words into syllables. Bright, cheery pictures give context and help kids choose the right syllable count. Count together and enjoy as your child learns and gains success!
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Phonological awareness is a crucial foundational skill for literacy development in young children. It encompasses the ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in language, including the ability to identify rhymes, syllables, and individual phonemes. For parents and teachers, nurturing phonological awareness in children aged 3-9 is vital for several reasons.

Firstly, strong phonological awareness skills greatly enhance a child's ability to decode words, a primary function of reading. Children who can identify and manipulate sounds are more adept at sounding out الكلمات، typically leading to better reading fluency and comprehension.

Moreover, early investment in phonological awareness can help prevent reading difficulties later on. Research indicates that children who struggle with phonological skills are more likely to experience challenges in reading and spelling as they grow. By focusing on these skills early, educators and parents can create a supportive environment that fosters literacy and boosts children’s confidence.

Additionally, phonological awareness activities, such as singing, rhyming games, and sound matching, can make learning fun and engaging. This interactive approach not only strengthens reading skills but also enhances a child's overall language proficiency, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning. Therefore, prioritizing phonological awareness is essential for fostering literacy success in young learners.