Our Word Identification Worksheets for Ages 5-7 are designed to build essential reading skills in young learners. Featuring engaging exercises, these worksheets help kids recognize and identify words, boosting their vocabulary and fluency. With activities like matching, circling, and writing, students reinforce word recognition while enjoying interactive, fun-based learning. These worksheets are perfect for both home and classroom environments, providing a solid foundation for future reading success. Explore our collection to support your child's language development and watch their confidence grow as they master new words. Start your journey with us at Kids Academy today!


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Identify Individual Words

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Learn to Spell Worksheet
Learn to Spell Worksheet

Learn to Spell Worksheet

Help sharpen spelling skills with a simple worksheet. Read sentences aloud and show which word is missing. Ask students to pick the correct word from the options. Ensure they check the missing word for accuracy.
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Adjective Maze Worksheet
Adjective Maze Worksheet

Adjective Maze Worksheet

Race your pencil to the finish line with Kids Academy's exciting maze worksheet! Remind your little racer that adjectives describe nouns - looks, sounds, and more. On your mark, get ready - zoom through the track and circle each adjective you see!
Adjective Maze Worksheet
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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 1

Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet

Teach your young learner about the long vowel A with this colorful free printable phonics worksheet. The long vowel A says its name while the short vowel A does not. Complete the worksheet by tracing the root to the toy train and helping the dog by filling in the missing letter A. Have them practice writing and spelling with phonics while having fun!
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Identify Individual Words Worksheet
Identify Individual Words Worksheet

Identify Individual Words Worksheet

Does your child have trouble constructing sentences? Check out this worksheet! It will help them identify words that make up sentences and assess how well they can read and answer questions. The first part tests how well they can recognize a written sentence. The second part has them read questions and circle the correct number of words. Give it a try!
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Adding up to 1000: Page 73
Adding up to 1000: Page 73

Adding up to 1000: Page 73

Adding up to 1000: Page 73
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What Do you See at School? Worksheet
What Do you See at School? Worksheet

What Do you See at School? Worksheet

Have your kids give you a list of things they see at school. Then, view the worksheet together. Ask them to check the boxes next to the school items. Look for objects that can be found at school and those that don't belong. This is a great way to check their knowledge of what they see at school daily, except on weekends and holidays.
What Do you See at School? Worksheet
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Reading: Prefix Search Worksheet
Reading: Prefix Search Worksheet

Reading: Prefix Search Worksheet

Maze your way through prefixes! This worksheet helps students practice reading new words with a prefix and figuring out the base word. An understanding of prefixes gives students the skills to comprehend new words. A fun and useful activity for the reading classroom!
Reading: Prefix Search Worksheet
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Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

This worksheet provides practice with letter combinations that make the long "i" sound while enhancing creativity and motor skills with a fun coloring activity. Unknowingly, new readers learn key phonics skills while having fun!
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Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
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Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1

Short Vowel Sound E Worksheet

This free printable phonics worksheet helps kids learn the short vowel sound E. Kids need to help the dog complete the word “hen” by finding their way through a maze. It teaches kids to see the connection between letters and sounds and also strengthens their writing and spelling skills. Fun and educational, this phonics worksheet is great for kids. Want more? Check out here.
Short Vowel Sound E Worksheet
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

This worksheet tests phonetics and word recognition. Students should be familiar with past tense verbs. Read incomplete sentences, then read multiple options and help students select the correct one.
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2

Give kids common examples of suffixes and prefixes, such as "un-," "unhappy," "ness," "happyness." Ask them to match each word in the word recognition exercise to the correct suffix or prefix. Test phonetic understanding by having them circle the long vowel sounds.
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet

This fun worksheet tests your child's sound recognition skills for each part of a word. Ask your child to name each image and trace the line to match it with the corresponding letter. Listen for beginning sounds on 1st, middle sounds on 2nd, and ending sounds on 3rd. Encourage learning with this colorful and interactive activity!
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet
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Word identification is a critical skill for children aged 5-7, as it serves as a foundational element for developing proficient reading abilities. During these formative years, children are transitioning from recognizing letters and sounds to decoding words, a process pivotal for fluency and comprehension. Parents and teachers play a vital role in fostering this skill and their involvement can significantly impact a child's literacy trajectory.

Proper word identification enables children to recognize and understand a large vocabulary, making reading more enjoyable and less frustrating. As they become more proficient, their confidence and motivation increase, promoting a positive attitude towards learning. This stage also sets the groundwork for more advanced literacy skills, such as reading comprehension and critical thinking, which are essential for academic success.

Moreover, early proficiency in word identification has been linked to improved educational outcomes later in life. Research shows that children who struggle with basic reading skills in the early grades are more likely to fall behind academically, impacting their broader academic and professional futures.

By emphasizing and supporting word identification, parents and teachers can help create a robust learning environment that encourages early literacy, setting children on a path for lifelong learning and achievement. Thus, paying close attention to word identification is not only important but crucial for a child’s holistic development.