Unlock the power of reading with our comprehensive Letter-Sound Recognition Worksheets designed for ages 6-7. At Kid's Academy, we provide engaging, fun activities that help children master the essential skill of matching letters to their sounds. Our printable worksheets are ideal for developing early phonics and literacy, ensuring kids build a strong foundation for reading and spelling. Tailored to support various learning styles, these worksheets enhance auditory and visual recognition through coloring, matching, and tracing exercises. Perfect for classroom or at-home practice, give your child the tools to excel in early literacy confidently and successfully.


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Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

Have your students identify the objects in the images and if they struggle, help them check for the /ch/ digraph. This digraph forms a new sound when two or more consonants are combined, so it can be helpful to point it out to them in the colourful printout.
Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
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What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

Help your kids practice the long /o/ sound with words such as 'boat', 'goat' and 'float'. Ask them to identify and circle the images in the worksheet that have the same sound. Award bonus points if they come up with more words with 'oa' spelling!
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
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Finding the Sounds Worksheet
Finding the Sounds Worksheet

Finding the Sounds Worksheet

This free colorful worksheet assists children in learning words and breaking them down into sounds. It boosts auditory discrimination, phonological awareness and fine motor skills. Picture clues help them read confidently, and they can check the appropriate boxes to practice their reading skills.
Finding the Sounds Worksheet
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Letter-sound recognition is vital for children ages 6-7 because it forms the bedrock of reading skills. At this age, children transition from recognizing written symbols to understanding how these symbols translate into spoken words—a crucial step in literacy development. Proficiency in letter-sound recognition enables children to decode new words, improving their reading fluency and comprehension. This fundamental skill facilitates the ability to sound out words, fostering independence in reading.

For parents and teachers, emphasizing letter-sound recognition helps identify early reading difficulties, allowing timely intervention before minor issues become significant obstacles. Strong letter-sound knowledge bolsters a child’s confidence, making reading activities enjoyable and less daunting. It also aids in spelling, as children learn how to construct words by combining sounds. Furthermore, robust literacy skills lay a foundation for future academic success across all subjects, not just language arts.

Active engagement from parents and teachers—through practices like reading aloud, phonics games, and consistent encouragement—reinforces this skill effectively. In an educational environment, it supports standardized curriculum benchmarks and fosters a collaborative, supportive learning atmosphere. Ultimately, focusing on letter-sound recognition equips children with crucial tools for lifelong learning and communication, making it an essential focus for educators and parents alike.