Explore our engaging Phonics Skills Worksheets designed for children ages 5-9 at Kids Academy! Our carefully crafted worksheets focus on essential phonics concepts to help young learners develop reading and writing abilities. These interactive resources encourage practice in letter-sound recognition, blending, segmenting, and vocabulary building. Each worksheet is tailored to meet various learning styles, ensuring an enjoyable learning experience. Parents and educators can easily access and print these worksheets, making them perfect for home or classroom use. Boost your child's reading confidence and unlock their potential through the fun and interactive activities found in our phonics skills collection!


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Distinguish Between Words with Long O and Short O

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Letter Q Sounds Worksheet
Letter Q Sounds Worksheet

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.
Letter Q Sounds Worksheet
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The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet
The Long I Maze Reading 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
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Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet
Long vs Short O Reading 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
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Vowel team ee Worksheet
Vowel team ee 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
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Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds 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
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Consonant Blend Fl, Bl, and Gl Printable Worksheet
Consonant Blend Fl, Bl, and Gl Printable 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
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Letter B and C Sounds Worksheet
Letter B and C Sounds 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
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Worksheet: "s" blend words
Worksheet: "s" blend words

"s" Blends Spelling Printable

Treat your child to fun phonics practice with this worksheet: "s" blend words! They’ll enjoy discovering the different sounds and words that start with "s", from snakes to snails and all in between.
"s" Blends Spelling Printable
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The Short I Words Reading Worksheet
The Short I Words Reading 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
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Worksheet: words that start with "ch"
Worksheet: words that start with "ch"

Words That Start with "ch" Spelling Worksheet

With Kids Academy, learning phonics and spelling has never been easier. Kids Academy's "ch" tracing worksheet makes it easy for your little one to learn phonics and spelling. It features cute, brightly colored images to help them trace familiar words, making learning fun and enjoyable.
Words That Start with "ch" Spelling Worksheet
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Words with sound g Reading Worksheet
Words with sound g Reading 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
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Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
Let's Look for Blends 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
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Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet
Phonics Long O Reading 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
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Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
Reading: OA or OW 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
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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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Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound U | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound U | PDF Worksheet 1

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
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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound 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
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Spelling PDF Worksheets: A Pup, a Cap and a Pea
Spelling PDF Worksheets: A Pup, a Cap and a Pea

A Pup, a Cap and a Pea Spelling Worksheet

Practice tracing and writing with three new words. Carefully trace each word and try to remember it, then move on to the next one. Head to Kids Academy for more tracing worksheets! Get your pencils ready! Let's practice tracing and writing three new words on Kids Academy's spelling worksheets. Carefully trace each line and remember the words. Pick more great worksheets on their website to continue practicing. Have fun!
A Pup, a Cap and a Pea Spelling Worksheet
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Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading: Long O Digraphs 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
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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!
Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet
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Spelling worksheet: "ig" and "ick" words
Spelling worksheet: "ig" and "ick" words

Words Families "ig" and "ick" Spelling Worksheet

Combine fun and learning with this illustrated spelling worksheet featuring "ig" and "ick" words! Ask kids to say the word, then determine which word family it belongs to. Pictures make it easier to learn and remember!
Words Families "ig" and "ick" Spelling Worksheet
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Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ 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
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Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
Which's the OA Word? 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
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What Do You Hear? Worksheet
What Do You Hear? 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
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Phonics skills are essential for children aged 5-9 as they form the cornerstone of literacy development. Learning phonics helps young learners understand the relationship between letters and sounds, enabling them to decode words. This foundational skill is critical not only for reading fluency but also for comprehension as students advance in their literacy journey.

When children master phonics, they gain the confidence to tackle more complex texts, enhancing their love for reading. This confidence translates to greater enthusiasm for learning overall. For teachers and parents, this means fostering a supportive environment that encourages reading at home and in the classroom.

Additionally, phonics instruction supports other areas of academic proficiency. Children who can read well are more likely to perform better in writing, spelling, and even subjects like math that require language comprehension. By recognizing the importance of phonics, caregivers can prioritize early literacy activities, such as reading together, using phonics games, or engaging in guided practice. Ultimately, investing in phonics skills leads to lasting benefits, equipping children with the critical tools they need to succeed in school and beyond, paving the way for lifelong learners and confident communicators.