Boost your child's reading skills with our Letter-Sound Recognition Worksheets for ages 6-8! These expertly designed printables from Kids Academy provide engaging activities that help young learners connect letters with their corresponding sounds, laying a strong foundation for successful reading. Each worksheet features fun and interactive exercises, from matching letters to pictures, to practicing initial, medial, and final sounds in words. Perfect for early readers, these resources not only reinforce phonics skills but also foster confidence and a love for learning. Shop now to make reading an enjoyable adventure for your little one!


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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 crucial for children aged 6-8 because it forms the foundation for reading and writing skills. At this developmental stage, children transition from recognizing letters as abstract symbols to understanding that letters correspond to particular sounds—a concept known as phonemic awareness. Proficient letter-sound recognition enables children to decode new words, enhancing their reading skills and confidence.

For teachers and parents, ensuring high proficiency in letter-sound recognition facilitates smoother learning experiences. Early difficulties in this area can lead to future literacy challenges, making it essential to address at the crucial ages of 6 to 8. When children can effortlessly recognize letters and their associated sounds, they are better equipped to tackle more complex texts, engage with classroom activities, and cultivate a love for reading.

Moreover, letter-sound recognition directly impacts spelling and writing skills. Understanding how sounds map to letters helps children spell words correctly, improving their written communication early on. Strong literacy skills open doors to extensive learning opportunities across all subjects, laying a solid academic foundation.

In sum, prioritizing letter-sound recognition at an early age empowers children with the essential tools needed for lifelong learning and academic success, thus reinforcing the significance for both teachers and parents.