Introduce your child to the world of words with our "Phonics Practice Building Vocabulary Worksheets" designed for ages 6-7 at Kids Academy. Our engaging and educational worksheets aim to strengthen phonics skills while expanding vocabulary. With fun activities covering letter sounds, blends, and word recognition, children will eagerly enhance their reading proficiency. Perfect for at-home practice or classroom use, these worksheets make learning a joyous adventure. Watch as your child builds a strong foundation for literacy, equipping them with the skills needed for fluent reading. Explore our collection and make phonics practice an exciting part of your child’s daily routine!


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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Your students will love helping these birdies pick the short vowel eggs! Have them read the words in the thought bubbles, then check off the boxes with the same short vowel sounds. The bright colors of this free Worksheet will draw them in and get them practicing their vowels!
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet

Mastering phonics is key for kids to learn to read! This free worksheet uses fun pictures to help them sound out words. Ask them to name the images, then use the hints to say each word. Kids will become accomplished readers in no time!
Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet
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Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

The vowel digraph ea can be read in two ways. Examples of the long sound are "read" and "lead"; examples of the short sound are "bread" and "head". Ask your kids to give you more examples and then have them check off the correct word for the pictures on this worksheet. This will help them understand the ea sound.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should care deeply about phonics practice for children aged 6-7 as it's a critical period for language development. Phonics is the foundation of reading, the skill of understanding how sounds correspond to letters and patterns in words. By mastering phonics, children develop strong reading abilities which underpin academic success.

Phonics practice enhances decoding skills, allowing young learners to read unfamiliar words by sounding them out. This bridges the gap between written and spoken language, making new vocabulary more accessible. As children encounter and practice new words, their vocabulary expands naturally, promoting better comprehension and expression.

Building vocabulary at this age is crucial because it influences not only reading proficiency but also listening, speaking, and writing skills. A richer vocabulary enables children to articulate thoughts clearly, enhances their understanding of complex texts, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. Moreover, a solid vocabulary is linked to improved cognitive and social skills, equipping children for future educational and personal interactions.

Early phonics practice and vocabulary building thus lay the groundwork for all subsequent learning, shaping confident, curious, and competent readers. Parents and teachers, by prioritizing these fundamental skills, set children on a path toward educational achievement and a well-rounded verbal repertoire.