Enhance your child's reading foundation with our Sound-letter Association Worksheets for Ages 6-7. These engaging worksheets help young learners connect individual letters with their corresponding sounds, laying the groundwork for fluent reading and strong phonemic awareness. Perfect for first graders, this collection features a variety of activities including letter matching, sound identification, and simple word formation exercises. Designed by education experts, our worksheets offer a fun and interactive way to reinforce essential reading skills at school or home. Help your child master the building blocks of literacy with these invaluable learning tools!


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King and Queen Worksheet
King and Queen Worksheet

King and Queen Worksheet

Instruct your kids to trace the dotted lines to match each chess piece, short name, and symbol with either king or queen.Answer the questions at the bottom and check the answers. This exercise will help your children to differentiate between a king and queen chess piece and know their symbols.
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Adding up to 100: Page 16
Adding up to 100: Page 16

Adding up to 100: Page 16

Adding up to 100: Page 16
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The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet
The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

Vowel pairs make different sounds than individual letters. The 'ai' combination often forms the long /a/ sound, like in 'brain' and 'strain'. Get your kids to look at the pictures in the worksheet, identify each and say the name aloud. Help them circle the words with the long /a/ sound.
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 50
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 50
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 50
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Letter E Tracing Worksheet Preview
Letter E Tracing Worksheet Preview

Letter E Tracing Worksheet

Students trace and write uppercase and lowercase letter E. They sound out "E" words, choosing those with short "E" sounds. Preschoolers identify the difference between the 'E' sounds in words like "egg" and "turkey." A tracing sheet helps them to understand.
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Letter J Coloring Page
Letter J Coloring Page

Letter J Coloring Sheet

Practice the letter 'J' with your little one with this fun coloring page! Pictures of jar, juice, jam and jelly make it an enjoyable experience for kids. Learning the letter and coloring is fun for even the youngest learners.
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Sound-letter association, also known as phonics, is foundational to the literacy development of children aged 6-7. At this crucial stage, students transition from recognizing letters and sounds separately to understanding how they interrelate to form words. Mastery of sound-letter relationships enables children to decode words while reading and encode words while writing, which are critical skills for fluent reading and effective communication.

For parents and teachers, caring about sound-letter association means providing the support and resources needed for children to practice these skills. This foundation not only aids in accurate word recognition but also improves spelling and vocabulary, essential components for literacy competence. Effective instruction in phonics fosters reading confidence, enabling young learners to tackle increasingly complex texts independently, which is pivotal for their long-term academic success.

Moreover, understanding phonics supports cognitive development by enhancing auditory processing, phonological awareness, and memory skills. These abilities contribute to better comprehension, enabling children to understand and engage with the content they are reading. As reading is fundamental across all subjects, a strong grasp of sound-letter associations ensures children are better equipped for a broad range of learning experiences. Thus, for parents and teachers, emphasizing phonics is investing in the critical educational foundation that supports lifelong learning and success.