Enhance your child's reading skills with our engaging Phonics Worksheets designed specifically for ages 5-6. Our expertly crafted resources at Kids Academy facilitate foundational reading development through interactive and fun activities. These worksheets focus on key phonics elements, such as recognizing sounds, blending letters, and forming words, to build essential literacy skills. Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade students, our worksheets ensure a balanced approach to reading instruction by making learning enjoyable and effective. Set your child on the path to confident reading today with Kids Academy’s comprehensive phonics worksheets. Explore now and watch your child’s reading flourish!


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Long O Vowel Diagraphs (oa ow)

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Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
Is it b, p or d? Worksheet

Is it b, p or d? Worksheet

Test your child's identification skills with this worksheet. They must identify the image and then circle the letter it begins with: 'b', 'p', or 'd' (e.g. an image of the sun would mean they circle 's').
Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
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Long or Short Reading Worksheet
Long or Short Reading Worksheet

Long or Short Reading Worksheet

Every new reader needs to learn to recognize long and short vowel sounds. This phonics worksheet uses pictures of high-frequency words to help. Kids read the words and then check off images with long vowel sounds. It helps them learn to decode words and improves fine motor skills.
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Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet
Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

This bright and cheery traceable worksheet encourages children to practice auditory discrimination and phonological awareness. Using picture clues, they read each word and trace the line that represents the number of sounds heard. This builds decoding skills and helps them become successful readers.
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Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Divide your class into teams and have them work together to identify and pronounce the long O sound in words like "boat" and "flow". As they read aloud, have the rest of the class listen attentively. Then let teams color in the words and matching pictures, reinforcing the lesson. This simple printout is perfect for phonics lessons and a fun way to energize your class.
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Parents and teachers should passionately care about developing phonics skills for children aged 5-6 because phonics is foundational to reading proficiency. Phonics, the relationship between letters and their associated sounds, acts as the building blocks for young readers. When children grasp phonics, they can decode new words, read more fluently, and comprehend texts better.

This early stage of reading is crucial because it sets the pace for future academic success. Children who master phonics are often better prepared to tackle more complex reading tasks and develop a love for reading. Conversely, those who struggle may face difficulty across all subjects, not just language arts, since reading is central to nearly all learning.

Moreover, phonics instruction at a young age promotes confidence and independence in young readers. They gain a sense of achievement as they recognize words, read simple sentences, and even venture to spell on their own. It fosters engagement and a positive attitude toward learning, reducing frustration that often accompanies poor reading skills.

For these reasons, investing in phonics education early on significantly leverages a child's academic start, propelling them toward a successful and enjoyable learning journey. This makes phonics not just a literacy skill but a cornerstone of educational and developmental growth.