Help your child master phonics with our engaging Alphabet Worksheets designed for ages 5-9. These printable resources from Kids Academy make learning fun and effective. Each worksheet focuses on enhancing phonics skills through captivating activities that incorporate alphabet recognition, sound matching, and beginning word formation. Perfect for early learners, these worksheets support reading fluency, boost confidence, and ensure a strong literacy foundation. Tailored to individual learning paces, our phonics exercises are ideal for both classroom and at-home learning. Join us on the journey to improved literacy and watch your child’s reading skills soar! Unlock their potential today!

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Distinguish between Long U and Short U

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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
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Consonant Blend Bl Printable Worksheet
Consonant Blend Bl Printable Worksheet

Beginning Blends: "Bl" Words Worksheet

Help your child master their phonics skills with this fun, focused consonant blend worksheet! They'll practice spelling, reading, and sounding out the words, which will help their speech and other skills. The worksheet focuses on "Bl" but extend your child's learning by finding other blends on the page. After completion, they'll be closer to phonics mastery!
Beginning Blends: "Bl" Words Worksheet
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Which Is the Onset? Worksheet
Which Is the Onset? Worksheet

Which Is the Onset? Worksheet

Help your children learn to spell with this bright, fun worksheet. Struggling with spelling small words can make reading and writing sentences difficult. Encourage them to look at the pictures, say the names aloud and circle the correct first letter from the options. They will soon overcome any reluctance to spell.
Which Is the Onset? Worksheet
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Silent E Sentences Worksheet
Silent E Sentences Worksheet

Silent E Sentences Worksheet

Young readers can find learning Silent E tricky, so this helpful worksheet can help! It teaches them to distinguish words that look the same but for the Silent E and choose the right word for sentence blanks. Kids can mark the correct answer and become familiar with closed syllables and words that require the E.
Silent E Sentences Worksheet
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Long and Short U Worksheet
Long and Short U Worksheet

Long and Short U Worksheet

Revised: Spice up your lesson on long and short vowels with this fun printout! Kids read the words "tube" and "tub," then reinforce the sound by coloring in the words and pictures. It's a great way to make phonics class enjoyable!
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Long and Short U Worksheet
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Silent e worksheet
Silent e worksheet

Silent E Words Worksheet

The letter e is amazing - it changes words without making a sound! Boost spelling and phonics with this Silent e worksheet from Kids Academy - fun and colorful!
Silent E Words Worksheet
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Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet
Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

Students need practice and exposure to letters that make different sounds for decoding and reading success. This printable is a great resource for language arts classes: it explains that words ending with Y and having only one syllable make the long I sound. Students will circle all words with Y that have this sound.
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Phonics skills are crucial for children aged 5-9 as they form the foundational blocks of reading and writing. This age group is typically just starting their formal education, making it the ideal time to instill strong phonics skills. Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and sounds, enabling them to decode new words efficiently. This skill is essential for developing fluent reading habits and fostering a genuine love for reading.

For parents and teachers, focusing on phonics improvement means setting children on a path toward academic success. Strong reading skills correlate with enhanced comprehension, better performance across all subject areas, and increased confidence in the classroom. Additionally, phonics instruction helps in writing. When children understand how letters and sounds form words, they can begin constructing their own sentences, thereby improving their spelling and grammar over time.

Addressing phonics early on can also help identify any learning difficulties a child may have, allowing for timely intervention. Providing a structured, systematic approach to phonics can cater to these needs and ensure no child is left behind. In essence, a solid grounding in phonics equips children with essential literacy skills crucial for lifelong learning and opens doors to a world of knowledge and creativity.