Welcome to our Reading Development Worksheets for Ages 5-9! These engaging, printable worksheets are designed to nurture young readers and enhance their literacy skills. Tailored for early learners, our activities focus on essential reading skills such as phonics, vocabulary building, and comprehension. Each worksheet features colorful illustrations and interactive exercises that make learning fun and enjoyable. Perfect for both classroom and home use, our materials cater to various learning styles, ensuring every child can thrive. Explore our range today and watch your child's reading skills soar as they gain confidence in their abilities!


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Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
Is it b, p or d? Worksheet

Is it b, p or d? Worksheet

Test your child's identification skills with this worksheet. They must identify the image and then circle the letter it begins with: 'b', 'p', or 'd' (e.g. an image of the sun would mean they circle 's').
Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
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Long or Short Reading Worksheet
Long or Short Reading Worksheet

Long or Short Reading Worksheet

Every new reader needs to learn to recognize long and short vowel sounds. This phonics worksheet uses pictures of high-frequency words to help. Kids read the words and then check off images with long vowel sounds. It helps them learn to decode words and improves fine motor skills.
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Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet
Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

This bright and cheery traceable worksheet encourages children to practice auditory discrimination and phonological awareness. Using picture clues, they read each word and trace the line that represents the number of sounds heard. This builds decoding skills and helps them become successful readers.
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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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Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Divide your class into teams and have them work together to identify and pronounce the long O sound in words like "boat" and "flow". As they read aloud, have the rest of the class listen attentively. Then let teams color in the words and matching pictures, reinforcing the lesson. This simple printout is perfect for phonics lessons and a fun way to energize your class.
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Reading development for children aged 5 to 9 is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, this age range is a critical period for cognitive and language development. During these formative years, children learn to decode words, understand sentence structure, and gain vocabulary. These foundational skills are essential for constructing meaning from text, which in turn enhances overall academic success.

Moreover, proficient reading skills foster self-confidence and autonomy. Children who can read well are more likely to engage with a variety of texts, allowing them to explore interests and ideas beyond the classroom. This autonomy nurtures a lifelong love for reading, encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

Additionally, strong reading skills are linked to improved social and emotional development. Children who read can better understand different perspectives and experiences, fostering empathy and social interactions. As parents and teachers, investing time and resources into cultivating these skills can set children on a path to academic and personal success.

Furthermore, early intervention is key. Identifying and addressing reading struggles during these years can prevent long-term challenges and ensure that all children have access to the benefits that literacy brings. By prioritizing reading development, adults can empower children to reach their full potential.