Phonics Skills Phonics Worksheets for Ages 5-8
65 filtered results
Difficulty Level
Grade
Age
-
From - To
Subject
Activity
Standards
Discover our engaging Phonics Skills Worksheets designed for children aged 5-8! These interactive resources help young learners master essential phonetic concepts, from letter sounds to blending techniques. With a variety of activities, including matching, coloring, and tracing, our worksheets promote phonemic awareness and ensure enjoyable, effective learning experiences. Tailored to support early reading skills, these printables encourage independent practice and help teachers and parents track progress. Foster a love for reading while building a strong phonics foundation. Explore our collection of worksheets and watch your child's confidence soar as they unlock the magical world of words! Perfect for classroom or home use.
Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
Letter Q Sounds Worksheet
Kids can get confused between "K" and "Q" sounds. Help them learn with this phonics worksheet. They'll name each image and read the word underneath. Point out that words with "Q" also have a "U" which affects how it sounds. Have them circle the matching pictures and watch as they learn this unique letter sound.
Assign to My Students
Letter Q Sounds Worksheet
Worksheet
The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet
Help your child learn phonics to help them read. Show them the difference between long and short "i" sounds. Guide them as they use a pencil to trace words with the long "i:" sound in the "Help the Boy in the Picture" worksheet exercise. This will help them find the kite in the picture.
The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet
Worksheet
Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet
Help your child learn to identify the long and short «o» sound with this colourful worksheet. Guide them as they spot words with the long or short «o» sound. With practice, your child will find it easier to tell the difference between the two.
Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet
Worksheet
Vowel team ee Worksheet
Revised:
Kids will have a blast steering cars with the -ee digraph towards Street Three! This fast-paced worksheet reinforces that -ee makes the long -e sound while boosting fine motor skills. Kids will love the bright colors and stay engaged with this fun printable. Get ready for hours of off-road excitement!
Vowel team ee Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Worksheet
Letter B and C Sounds Worksheet
This fun worksheet offers bright, engaging pictures and helps kids learn to distinguish between the sounds of "B" and "C". With the use of pictures and familiar items, kids will trace lines to the correct initial consonant sound, while also developing fine-motor skills. It's a great way to build decoding ability!
Letter B and C Sounds Worksheet
Worksheet
Blending Consonants: "Fl", "Bl" and "Gl" Printable
Help your child master consonant blends Fl, Bl, and Gl with this printable worksheet. Find words associated with the pictures and learn to better understand the difference between consonant blends. Vibrant images motivate and aid in learning. Download now for improved phonics success!
Blending Consonants: "Fl", "Bl" and "Gl" Printable
Worksheet
The Short I Words Reading Worksheet
Teach your kindergartner phonics with this printout worksheet! It introduces the short «i» sound and helps them differentiate and articulate sounds and letters of the alphabet. With practice, your child will soon find it easy to classify sounds into long and short vowels.
The Short I Words Reading Worksheet
Worksheet
Words with sound g Reading Worksheet
Help your child learn the soft "g" sound with this phonics worksheet. Ask them to name each picture, then identify the letter sound it begins with. If it's "g", they can check the box. Have them repeat each word, listening for the soft "g" sound before moving on to the next page.
Words with sound g Reading Worksheet
Worksheet
Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
Does your child love trains? Get them to read the story or help them read it aloud. Ask them to trace the words that start with blends on the dotted lines. This exercise will help them improve their blend-identifying skills!
Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
Worksheet
Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet
Are you ready to help your child learn the phonics long «o» sound? This worksheet is designed to aid them in getting familiar with the sound. After completing the exercise, your child should be able to differentiate letters, and recognize words with the long «o» sound. Encourage them to circle the images that have the sound.
Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
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
Worksheet
Short Vowel Sound U Worksheet Worksheet
Help your early reader join the adorable dog on his way to the cup of tea with cookies. This traceable worksheet reinforces the short -u sound and strengthens fine motor skills. Kids don't realize they are practicing reading skills while having fun!
Short Vowel Sound U Worksheet Worksheet
Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Worksheet
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!
Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet
Worksheet
Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
Your emergent reader can have fun while practicing their short vowel sounds with this free, brightly colored worksheet. They'll identify one-syllable words by their pictures, then match the correct ending for each. They'll gain an understanding of how short vowel sounds vary in closed syllables with different endings, without even realizing it!
Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
Worksheet
Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
Encourage your kids to complete this fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and objects in the pictures. Read the incomplete sentences aloud, and then find the correct word to finish the sentence. Check their work.
Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
Worksheet
What Do You Hear? Worksheet
New readers can develop phonological awareness with this fun worksheet. They'll isolate sounds in words and count them, then circle the number of sounds heard. It'll help build their auditory discrimination and decoding skills, leading to more fluent reading. Without even knowing it, their reading skills are improving!
What Do You Hear? Worksheet
Worksheet
What do you hear Worksheet
Kids can practice distinguishing between r-controlled vowel teams /ar/ and /or/ with this worksheet. The pictures help identify the words and the sounds heard. Tracing a line to the correct sound supports fine motor skills development.
What do you hear Worksheet
Worksheet
Words with sound h Reading Worksheet
The letter H can often be heard in words! Check your child's knowledge with an engaging worksheet from Kids Academy. Ask them to go around a circle and name each image aloud. Listen for the starting sound and trace the line from the middle letter to the images with the sound. This is a great way to practice phonics!
Words with sound h Reading Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Help your kids learn phonetics! Explain the different sounds and long/short variations. Emphasize that some vowel sounds are the same, e.g. ou = ow in cow. For practice, have them read aloud the words in the worksheet and check the box next to the spelling that matches the picture.
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Worksheet
Beginning Sound «n» Worksheet
Help your emerging reader learn the initial «n» sound with this free PDF worksheet! Strengthen fine motor skills by tracing circles around words beginning with «n». Pictures are clear and engaging, giving beginning Phonics learners the right amount of practice and the confidence to succeed.
Beginning Sound «n» Worksheet
Worksheet
Join Kids Academy for Free
Who is primarily going to use this learning content?
Phonics skills are crucial for children aged 5-8 as they serve as the foundation for literacy development. Mastery of phonics allows young learners to decode words, enabling them to read fluently and with comprehension. As children gain confidence in reading, they foster a love for books and learning, which is essential for their overall educational journey.
Effective phonics instruction helps children understand the relationship between letters and sounds, essential for spelling and writing as well. This skill not only benefits academic performances but also enhances communication abilities, which are vital for social interactions and future success.
Furthermore, early acquisition of phonics skills correlates with positive long-term literacy outcomes. Children who struggle with reading early on are at a greater risk for challenges later in their academic careers. Thus, ensuring that children develop strong phonics skills helps prevent potential academic setbacks.
Parents and teachers play a critical role in this process. By engaging children in phonics-based activities, such as phoneme isolation games or rhyming exercises, they can create a supportive environment that nurtures literacy growth. Prioritizing phonics skills helps equip young learners with essential tools for lifelong learning and prepares them to navigate an increasingly text-filled world.
