Boost early reading skills with our Phonological Awareness Alphabet Worksheets designed for ages 5-6. Our engaging and age-appropriate activities are crafted to help children recognize and manipulate the sounds of letters, enhancing their phonological skills. Each worksheet focuses on different aspects of sound recognition, from initial and ending sounds to rhymes and syllables. Interactive exercises not only make learning fun but also build a strong foundation for fluent reading. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, these resources support your child's journey toward effective literacy and a lifelong love of reading.


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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.
Phonological Awareness: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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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.
How Many Syllables? Worksheet
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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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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 and alphabet knowledge are foundational for literacy development in children aged 5-6, which is crucial for their overall academic success. Phonological awareness involves recognizing and manipulating sounds in spoken language, such as identifying rhymes, syllables, and beginning sounds. Alphabet knowledge encompasses understanding letter names and their corresponding sounds.

These skills are pivotal because they form the building blocks of reading and writing. Children who have strong phonological awareness can more easily learn to decode words, enabling them to read fluently and comprehend text effectively. Furthermore, knowing the alphabet helps children link visual symbols (letters) to their sounds, which is essential for writing and recognizing words.

Neglecting these skills can result in reading difficulties that persist throughout a child's education, affecting not only literacy but also academic performance across various subjects. Early intervention through playful, engaging activities can significantly enhance these skills, setting a strong foundation for future learning. Whether through singing alphabet songs, playing rhyming games, or interactive reading, parents and teachers can support children's phonological and alphabet knowledge, ensuring they develop the crucial abilities needed for reading success.