Discover our engaging Phonological Awareness Worksheets designed specifically for children ages 5-6! These worksheets are perfect for developing critical listening and speaking skills, essential for early literacy. Through fun and interactive activities, students will practice identifying sounds, rhyming words, and syllable segmentation, nurturing a solid foundation for reading and writing. Each worksheet is crafted to keep young learners motivated and eager to explore phonics while enhancing their cognitive skills. Access a variety of printable worksheets that make learning enjoyable and effective. Start your child on the path to literacy success today with our comprehensive resources!


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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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Word structure worksheet: syllables
Word structure worksheet: syllables

Finding Syllables Word Structure Worksheet

Have your kid clap and count syllables in words to improve their reading and spelling! Use this word structure worksheet for a fun activity - syllables!
Finding Syllables Word Structure 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.
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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 is pivotal for children aged 5-6 as it serves as a foundation for reading and overall literacy development. During this crucial stage, children develop the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in spoken language, including rhymes, syllables, and individual phonemes. Research shows that strong phonological awareness is a significant predictor of future reading success.

Parents and teachers should care about this skill as it not only affects a child's ability to decode words but also supports their comprehension and vocabulary development. Children who struggle with phonological awareness frequently experience difficulties in learning to read, which can lead to frustration and a lack of confidence in their abilities.

Moreover, fostering phonological awareness can make learning fun and interactive. Engaging in rhyming games, singing, and word play creates an enjoyable learning environment that can nurture a lifelong love for language and reading. By prioritizing phonological awareness, adults can help children build essential skills that promote academic success and set the stage for effective communication and critical thinking abilities in the future. Ultimately, investing in this area not only benefits children in their early years but lays the groundwork for their long-term educational journey.