Enhance your child's reading journey with our Phonics Skills Building Vocabulary Worksheets designed specifically for ages 5-7! These interactive worksheets engage young learners through fun activities that promote phonemic awareness and vocabulary development. Each sheet focuses on phonics fundamentals, helping children sound out words while building a robust vocabulary. Perfect for home or classroom use, our easy-to-follow exercises encourage independent practice and support foundational literacy skills. Foster a love for reading and boost confidence as your child discovers the joy of words through colorful illustrations and captivating exercises. Start your phonics adventure today and watch their vocabulary bloom!


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Long /u/ Words Worksheet
Long /u/ Words Worksheet

Long /u/ Words Worksheet

Your child needs to learn phonetics to enunciate and differentiate words. This fun worksheet encourages them to find and draw lines connecting the long 'U' words in the word search. Help them read the words on the right side of the picture, then look for them in the word search (horizontally, backwards or vertically).
Long /u/ Words Worksheet
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Replace One Letter Worksheet
Replace One Letter Worksheet

Replace One Letter Worksheet

Emerging readers will practice switching initial consonants to create new words with this fun PDF worksheet. They'll use picture clues, learn about onset letters and work on their fine motor skills as they circle the right letter for each "ad" and "ug" word family.
Replace One Letter Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet

Help kids learn to read with this fun worksheet! Kids use picture clues to sound out words and trace the dotted lines to match each word to its corresponding image. Stimulating and interactive, this printable is a great way for little learners to practice phonics.
Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet
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Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

See if students understand syllables with this fun worksheet. It teaches them that a syllable is a word part with a vowel sound. Kids read each word and choose how many parts it has. Doing this often helps them decode new words and gain confidence.
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet

Once Parts 1 and 2 are complete, this printable phonics worksheet will help kids take their reading skills to the next level! As they gain confidence, give them hints less often and direct their attention to three words in a row. Ask them to read and circle the correct word to complete!
Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet
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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 2
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 2

Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet Worksheet

Help our adorable dog by completing the word he's holding a flag for! Use the picture as a clue to read the word. This PDF worksheet will help early learners with pre-reading and phonics skills. For an added challenge, have your child write the word on the page near the path they drew. Be sure to talk about what the long vowel A sounds like for the best results.
Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet Worksheet
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Reading: AW Words Worksheet
Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Practice decoding the /aw/ digraph with this printable. Students read sentences and select the word with the correct spelling to complete each one. Note, /aw/ is sometimes spelled /au/, so this worksheet helps prevent confusion. Have fun, and practice hard!
Reading: AW Words Worksheet
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Phonics skills and vocabulary building are crucial for children aged 5-7, as they form the foundation for literacy development. At this stage, children are typically beginning to read and write, making it vital to equip them with the skills to decode words and understand their meanings. Phonics instruction helps children recognize the relationship between letters and sounds, enabling them to sound out words independently. This skill not only boosts their reading fluency but also fosters confidence in their abilities.

Building vocabulary enhances comprehension, allowing children to grasp the context and nuances of the words they read. A rich vocabulary aids in effective communication and helps children articulate their thoughts and emotions clearly, which is important for both social interactions and academic success. Teachers and parents play a pivotal role in facilitating a language-rich environment. Engaging children in conversations, reading aloud, and introducing new words in everyday contexts make learning enjoyable and impactful.

Ultimately, phonics skills and vocabulary development are intertwined, and together, they empower children to become strong, independent readers. Investing time and effort in these areas will lead to improved literacy skills, setting the stage for lifelong learning and academic achievement.