Enhance your child's reading proficiency with our engaging Phonics Worksheets designed for ages 6-9. Tailored to support phonics skills improvement, these worksheets incorporate fun activities that develop essential sound recognition, blending, and decoding abilities. Each resource features vibrant illustrations and interactive exercises, making learning enjoyable and effective. Whether your child is a beginner or seeking to strengthen their existing skills, our comprehensive worksheets are perfect for reinforcing phonetic concepts at home or in the classroom. Empower your young learner’s reading journey today with our phonics resources and watch their confidence soar as they master essential literacy skills!


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Distinguish between Long U and Short U

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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
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Consonant Blend Bl Printable Worksheet
Consonant Blend Bl Printable Worksheet

Beginning Blends: "Bl" Words Worksheet

Help your child master their phonics skills with this fun, focused consonant blend worksheet! They'll practice spelling, reading, and sounding out the words, which will help their speech and other skills. The worksheet focuses on "Bl" but extend your child's learning by finding other blends on the page. After completion, they'll be closer to phonics mastery!
Beginning Blends: "Bl" Words Worksheet
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Which Is the Onset? Worksheet
Which Is the Onset? Worksheet

Which Is the Onset? Worksheet

Help your children learn to spell with this bright, fun worksheet. Struggling with spelling small words can make reading and writing sentences difficult. Encourage them to look at the pictures, say the names aloud and circle the correct first letter from the options. They will soon overcome any reluctance to spell.
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Silent E Sentences Worksheet
Silent E Sentences Worksheet

Silent E Sentences Worksheet

Young readers can find learning Silent E tricky, so this helpful worksheet can help! It teaches them to distinguish words that look the same but for the Silent E and choose the right word for sentence blanks. Kids can mark the correct answer and become familiar with closed syllables and words that require the E.
Silent E Sentences Worksheet
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Long and Short U Worksheet
Long and Short U Worksheet

Long and Short U Worksheet

Revised: Spice up your lesson on long and short vowels with this fun printout! Kids read the words "tube" and "tub," then reinforce the sound by coloring in the words and pictures. It's a great way to make phonics class enjoyable!
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Long and Short U Worksheet
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Silent e worksheet
Silent e worksheet

Silent E Words Worksheet

The letter e is amazing - it changes words without making a sound! Boost spelling and phonics with this Silent e worksheet from Kids Academy - fun and colorful!
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Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet
Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

Students need practice and exposure to letters that make different sounds for decoding and reading success. This printable is a great resource for language arts classes: it explains that words ending with Y and having only one syllable make the long I sound. Students will circle all words with Y that have this sound.
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Phonics skills are fundamental to early literacy development and should be a focal point for parents and teachers of children aged 6 to 9 years. Proficient phonics knowledge enables young learners to decode words, improve their reading fluency, and enhance comprehension skills. At this crucial developmental stage, children are typically transitioning from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Strong phonics skills support this transition by providing the tools necessary to understand varied texts.

Moreover, early mastery of phonics can lead to increased confidence and motivation in reading, giving children the ability to tackle more complex materials as they progress. This self-efficacy can inspire them to engage more deeply with books, fostering a lifelong love for reading.

Additionally, children who struggle with phonics may face challenges in their overall academic journey, leading to gaps in learning and potential difficulties in spelling and writing. By prioritizing phonics improvement, parents and teachers can provide targeted support, ensuring students develop essential skills for literacy success. As literacy is closely linked to overall academic achievement and personal growth, emphasizing phonics during this age range helps to lay a foundation for future learning experiences.