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    Discover our engaging Vowels Worksheets for children aged 4-9, designed to enhance phonetic skills and early literacy. These printable activities encourage young learners to identify, distinguish, and practice vowels through fun exercises that build foundational reading and writing abilities. Choose from a variety of worksheets that include games, coloring activities, and puzzles to make learning interactive and enjoyable. Perfect for homeschooling, classroom use, or supplementary practice, our resources aim to foster a love for language while ensuring children grasp the vital concept of vowels. Explore our collection today and support your child's journey to becoming a confident reader and writer!


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    Distinguishing Short and Long Vowel Sounds

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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.
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    The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet
    The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet

    The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet

    Help your child learn phonics to help them read. Show them the difference between long and short "i" sounds. Guide them as they use a pencil to trace words with the long "i:" sound in the "Help the Boy in the Picture" worksheet exercise. This will help them find the kite in the picture.
    The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet
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    Long and Short Vowel Match up Reading Worksheet
    Long and Short Vowel Match up Reading Worksheet

    Long and Short Vowel Match up Reading Worksheet

    Help your reader build confidence and refine their decoding skills! This worksheet combines long and short vowel recognition with a traceable component to improve fine motor skills. Your learner will name each picture and trace the dotted lines to get to the correct vowel sounds.
    Long and Short Vowel Match up Reading Worksheet
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    Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet
    Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet

    Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet

    Help your child learn to identify the long and short «o» sound with this colourful worksheet. Guide them as they spot words with the long or short «o» sound. With practice, your child will find it easier to tell the difference between the two.
    Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet
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    Vowel team ee Worksheet
    Vowel team ee Worksheet

    Vowel team ee Worksheet

    Revised: Kids will have a blast steering cars with the -ee digraph towards Street Three! This fast-paced worksheet reinforces that -ee makes the long -e sound while boosting fine motor skills. Kids will love the bright colors and stay engaged with this fun printable. Get ready for hours of off-road excitement!
    Vowel team ee Worksheet
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    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet
    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet

    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet

    This worksheet helps your child identify objects and learn long vowel sounds. Ask them to say the names of the four objects in each row. Then, help them check the boxes to confirm they know the long vowel sounds. This will help them develop their reading skills.
    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet
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    Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
    Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

    Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

    Divide your class into teams, give each a printout, then have them read aloud words with a long "A" sound (e.g. brain, paid). As they listen, let them reinforce this lesson by coloring in the words and pictures. Make phonics fun and interactive with this great coloring page!
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    Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
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    Vowel match Worksheet
    Vowel match Worksheet

    Vowel match Worksheet

    Early readers can find vowel teams (digraphs) tricky. This simple worksheet helps kids match words with the right digraphs and learn to read! They'll practice reading words from different families, and linking the letters to their sounds. It's a fun way to get kids sending letters to the right addresses!
    Vowel match Worksheet
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    Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
    Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

    Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

    Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
    Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
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    Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet
    Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet

    Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet

    This free PDF helps new readers use sight words and pictures to read basic sentences. Then, they use accompanying word choices to find the correct word with the short a vowel sound. A key early reading skill, discriminating between short vowel sounds can be tricky in monosyllabic words, so use this PDF to help your reader reinforce it.
    Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet
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    Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
    Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

    Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

    Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
    Reading: Long I and IE 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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    The Short I Words Reading Worksheet
    The Short I Words Reading Worksheet

    The Short I Words Reading Worksheet

    Teach your kindergartner phonics with this printout worksheet! It introduces the short «i» sound and helps them differentiate and articulate sounds and letters of the alphabet. With practice, your child will soon find it easy to classify sounds into long and short vowels.
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    The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet
    The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

    The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

    Vowel pairs make different sounds than individual letters. The 'ai' combination often forms the long /a/ sound, like in 'brain' and 'strain'. Get your kids to look at the pictures in the worksheet, identify each and say the name aloud. Help them circle the words with the long /a/ sound.
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    Ew words worksheet
    Ew words worksheet

    EW Words Worksheet

    Practice the diphthong ew and boost your child's vocabulary with this fun ew words worksheet! Filled with illustrations, it will help your child hone their reading and spelling skills. Plus, the tricky words will make it both enjoyable and rewarding!
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    Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet
    Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet

    Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet

    Are you ready to help your child learn the phonics long «o» sound? This worksheet is designed to aid them in getting familiar with the sound. After completing the exercise, your child should be able to differentiate letters, and recognize words with the long «o» sound. Encourage them to circle the images that have the sound.
    Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet
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    short vowels Worksheet
    short vowels Worksheet

    short vowels Worksheet

    Say "dog" and notice how long it takes to pronounce the vowel. Is it short or long? Compare it to "pea" and use this worksheet to quickly assess your child's mastery. Have them name each picture and listen for the vowel sounds. Only check the boxes for words with short vowel sounds.
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    Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
    Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

    Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

    This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
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    Long /u/ Words Worksheet
    Long /u/ Words Worksheet

    Long /u/ Words Worksheet

    Your child needs to learn phonetics to enunciate and differentiate words. This fun worksheet encourages them to find and draw lines connecting the long 'U' words in the word search. Help them read the words on the right side of the picture, then look for them in the word search (horizontally, backwards or vertically).
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    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound U | PDF Worksheet 1
    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound U | PDF Worksheet 1

    Short Vowel Sound U Worksheet Worksheet

    Help your early reader join the adorable dog on his way to the cup of tea with cookies. This traceable worksheet reinforces the short -u sound and strengthens fine motor skills. Kids don't realize they are practicing reading skills while having fun!
    Short Vowel Sound U Worksheet Worksheet
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    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

    Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
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    Vowel diphthongs oi oy worksheet
    Vowel diphthongs oi oy worksheet

    Vowel Diphthongs OI OY Worksheet

    It'll help them read and spell accurately. This fun activity is a helpful way to learn tricky spellings of oi and oy diphthongs. It also aids in reading and spelling comprehension.
    Vowel Diphthongs OI OY Worksheet
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    Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
    Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

    Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

    Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
    Reading: Long O Digraphs 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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    Vowels are fundamental to early literacy and play a crucial role in children’s language development between ages 4-9. Understanding vowels helps children decode words, improving their reading skills and enabling them to begin the journey of independent reading. Vowels form the backbone of various phonetic patterns, and mastering them enhances children's ability to blend sounds and segment words, essential skills for fluent reading and writing.

    Additionally, recognizing vowel sounds assists in spelling, as many spelling rules hinge on vowel use and pronunciation. As children start to construct their vocabulary, a strong grasp of vowels fosters confidence in their communication abilities, positively impacting their academic performance and social interactions.

    Parents and teachers should emphasize vowel learning through engaging activities, such as games, songs, and storytelling, making the process enjoyable. Creating a phonetics-rich environment invites exploration and reinforces the vital role of vowels in literacy. By nurturing vowel awareness, adults set the foundation for ongoing reading and writing success, supporting critical thinking and creativity in children's future educational endeavors. When children feel competent in their literacy skills, they develop a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Thus, focusing on vowels is a key investment in children's educational journeys.