Discover our engaging Letter-sound Recognition Phonics Worksheets for children aged 6-8, designed to enhance early literacy skills! Each worksheet features vibrant illustrations and interactive exercises to help young learners connect letters with their corresponding sounds effectively. These printable resources focus on building phonemic awareness, facilitating letter recognition, and improving reading fluency. With a variety of fun activities, including matching games and sound identification tasks, your child will gain confidence in their phonics abilities. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, our worksheets make mastering letter-sound relationships enjoyable and effective. Start your child’s reading journey with these essential phonics tools today!


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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, a crucial component of phonics, is foundational for reading development in children aged 6 to 8. During this critical stage, children are progressing from basic alphabet recognition to decoding words—enabling them to read fluently and comprehend text. Parents and teachers should care about this aspect of literacy because it not only lays the groundwork for reading but also enhances overall language skills.

Phonics helps children understand the relationship between letters and sounds, making them capable of sounding out unfamiliar words independently. This empowerment boosts their confidence in reading, fostering a positive attitude toward learning. Additionally, strong phonics skills contribute to better spelling, vocabulary development, and written communication—skills essential for academic success across subjects.

By prioritizing letter-sound recognition, parents and teachers can employ engaging activities and resources, making reading an enjoyable and interactive experience. This early intervention ensures that potential reading difficulties are identified and addressed promptly, enabling all students to thrive. Ultimately, supporting children in mastering phonics sets them on a path for lifelong literacy and a love for reading, which can unlock countless opportunities for their future.