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Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1

Short Vowel Sound O Worksheet

Help your child learn the short vowel sound O with this fun and free printable phonics worksheet! They'll need to complete the maze to help the dog finish the word "fox" with the missing letter O. Engage their fine motor muscles while they color or trace the maze with crayon or pencil. This educational activity is sure to bring a smile to your little learner's face! For more phonics worksheets, check here.
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Spelling PDF Worksheets: A Cup, an Ape and Tea
Spelling PDF Worksheets: A Cup, an Ape and Tea

A Cup, an Ape and Tea Spelling Worksheet

Check out Kids Academy's new English vocab worksheet! You'll find three lines with three words each. Practice your pronunciation and writing by writing them one by one. We have more free spelling word worksheets on our website, so download and practice today!
A Cup, an Ape and Tea Spelling Worksheet
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Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 1 Worksheet Preview
Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 1 Worksheet Preview

Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 1 Worksheet

Decide which letter matches each word and picture in this fun phonics worksheet. Slide your finger over each word, trying out each letter to check for matches. Once each pair is solved, trace the dotted lines with pencil to complete the printable. Who knew learning could be so enjoyable?
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Letter l and M Sounds Worksheet
Letter l and M Sounds Worksheet

Letter l and M Sounds Worksheet

Our Kids Academy phonics practice pages give clear instructions and captivating pictures to pique children's interest. This fun worksheet helps kids identify a picture, then match its beginning sound. Listen and say each word - does it start with "L" or "M"? Trace the dotted line from the letter to the correct match and listen closely to the sound it makes.
Letter l and M Sounds Worksheet
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Long and Short E Worksheet
Long and Short E Worksheet

Long and Short E Worksheet

This fun printout makes learning phonics enjoyable for Grade 3 students. Get them to read the words “tree” and “bed” to recognize the different sounds of the letter “E”. After hearing the words they can color the words and the pictures to understand differences between long and short vowels.
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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1

Long Vowel Sound O Worksheet

Help the goat find her missing O! Guide your little learner through this fun maze to help the goat get its vowel sound back. Make phonics learning engaging and enjoyable with this free printable worksheet.
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Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet
Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet

Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet

Ask students if they can identify the objects in the worksheet and spell the words. Guide them to find and circle the letters that match the picture. This exercise should be easy-peasy for advanced spellers.
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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound I | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound I | PDF Worksheet 1

Long Vowel Sound I Worksheet

Learning long vowels is essential to becoming a good reader. Ask your child to distinguish between the long and short I vowel sounds. Remind them that the long I says its name, while the short I doesn't. With this fun printable phonics worksheet, your kid can practice writing and spelling while helping a dog find his way through a maze. Check out our phonics worksheets for more learning activities.
Long Vowel Sound I Worksheet
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Words with sound k Reading Worksheet
Words with sound k Reading Worksheet

Words with sound k Reading Worksheet

Help your preschooler master the hard "k" sound with this fun worksheet from Kids Academy! Ask your child to say each picture aloud and circle only the pictures that start with "k". This early reading exercise will boost phonics skills and is sure to be loved by your little learner!
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Phonics skills are crucial for children ages 4-5 as they lay the foundational groundwork for successful reading and writing. Phonics involves understanding the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters or letter combinations. This knowledge helps children decode new words by sounding them out, which is a key skill for early reading.

When parents and teachers invest in phonics instruction, they empower children to efficiently recognize word patterns and improve their spelling accuracy. This boosts a child's confidence and fosters a love for reading, as they can more easily understand and enjoy stories. Early phonics skills also widen a child's vocabulary and enhance their comprehension abilities, critical for academic success across all subjects.

Importantly, this early exposure to phonics can help identify potential reading difficulties, allowing for timely intervention and support. The systematic and intentional teaching of phonics, through activities like singing alphabet songs or playing letter-sound matching games, makes learning engaging and fun, encouraging positive attitudes toward literacy from a young age.

In sum, prioritizing phonics for children ages 4-5 creates a supportive and effective path to lifelong reading proficiency and a strong academic foundation. Parents and teachers play a vital role in this developmental milestone, ensuring every child has the best start in their educational journey.