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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.
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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.
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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 foundational for early literacy, making them crucial for 4-year-olds. Parents and teachers should prioritize phonics because it equips children with the ability to decode words, an essential step in learning to read. At this age, children's brains are highly receptive to language development, and strong phonics instruction leverages this pivotal period to engrain sound-letter relationships.

Firstly, phonics instruction supports phonemic awareness, which is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in words. This awareness is a strong predictor of future reading success. A solid phonics foundation enhances children's reading fluency and comprehension by allowing them to decode new words independently, thus reducing the strain on their working memory and enabling better understanding of text.

Furthermore, acquisition of phonics skills fosters confidence and enthusiasm for reading. As children experience early reading success, their motivation increases, creating a positive feedback loop that encourages lifelong learning. Additionally, early phonics skills are linked to spelling ability, laying the groundwork for effective written communication.

Engaging in phonics-rich activities—like singing alphabet songs, playing with letter blocks, and reading aloud—can also strengthen parent-child and teacher-student bonds, making the learning process enjoyable and collaborative. Therefore, prioritizing phonics for 4-year-olds not only builds literacy but also nurtures a love for learning.