Enhance your child's literacy skills with our engaging Word Identification Alphabet Worksheets, designed specifically for ages 6-9. These worksheets foster letter recognition and word comprehension through interactive activities that are both educational and enjoyable. With a variety of exercises, including word searches, matching games, and fill-in-the-blanks, children will develop essential decoding skills while building their vocabulary. Our worksheets promote independent learning, helping kids to identify words in different contexts, and boosting their confidence in reading. Perfect for home or classroom use, our resources make learning fun and effective! Discover the joy of reading with our dedicated word identification practice today.


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Identify Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words

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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 1

Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet

Teach your young learner about the long vowel A with this colorful free printable phonics worksheet. The long vowel A says its name while the short vowel A does not. Complete the worksheet by tracing the root to the toy train and helping the dog by filling in the missing letter A. Have them practice writing and spelling with phonics while having fun!
Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet
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Open Syllables Worksheet
Open Syllables Worksheet

Open Syllables Worksheet

Before beginning this worksheet, make sure your child knows what open syllables are. If not, take time to teach them with examples. Then, help the writer finish her book by circling words with open syllables. She needs your child's help!
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Explain prefixes (words added to start of another word to give it a new meaning) and suffixes (added to end of word to change its meaning) to your kids with examples like 'unhappy' (prefix) and 'forgetful' (suffix). Now, help your child complete this worksheet, including circling words and checking boxes.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Reading: Prefix Search Worksheet
Reading: Prefix Search Worksheet

Reading: Prefix Search Worksheet

Maze your way through prefixes! This worksheet helps students practice reading new words with a prefix and figuring out the base word. An understanding of prefixes gives students the skills to comprehend new words. A fun and useful activity for the reading classroom!
Reading: Prefix Search Worksheet
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Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

This worksheet provides practice with letter combinations that make the long "i" sound while enhancing creativity and motor skills with a fun coloring activity. Unknowingly, new readers learn key phonics skills while having fun!
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Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
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Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1

Short Vowel Sound E Worksheet

This free printable phonics worksheet helps kids learn the short vowel sound E. Kids need to help the dog complete the word “hen” by finding their way through a maze. It teaches kids to see the connection between letters and sounds and also strengthens their writing and spelling skills. Fun and educational, this phonics worksheet is great for kids. Want more? Check out here.
Short Vowel Sound E Worksheet
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

This worksheet tests phonetics and word recognition. Students should be familiar with past tense verbs. Read incomplete sentences, then read multiple options and help students select the correct one.
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Help your kids learn proper pronunciation by counting syllables. Most words they'll encounter have 1-3 syllables, making them simple to say. Have them repeat the words in your worksheet after you. Focus on longer words with more than two syllables.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2

Give kids common examples of suffixes and prefixes, such as "un-," "unhappy," "ness," "happyness." Ask them to match each word in the word recognition exercise to the correct suffix or prefix. Test phonetic understanding by having them circle the long vowel sounds.
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Word identification, particularly in the context of early literacy development for children aged 6-9, is essential for several reasons. First, this skill encompasses phonemic awareness, where children learn to recognize sounds in spoken language, and phonics, which involves understanding the relationship between letters and their sounds. Mastering these components establishes a strong foundation for reading fluency and comprehension.

Parents and teachers should prioritize word identification because it directly influences a child's academic success. Proficient readers are more likely to excel in various subjects, as reading competence is vital for understanding instructions and engaging with texts. When children can identify words accurately, they gain confidence, fostering a love for reading and learning.

Furthermore, in today’s information-rich world, being able to read easily opens doors to various resources, encouraging lifelong learning. Strong word identification skills can also support a child’s social and emotional development, as reading often forms a platform for discussions and interactions.

Ultimately, investing time and resources in developing word identification skills between the ages of 6-9 lays the groundwork for education, enriching children’s intellect and boosting their enthusiasm for exploration in both academic and personal avenues.