Boost your child's reading skills with our expertly crafted Phonics Worksheets designed for ages 6-9. At Kids Academy, we offer engaging, interactive, and educational worksheets that make phonics fun. Our resources help children enhance their understanding of letter sounds, blends, digraphs, and decoding words, crucial for reading fluency. Each worksheet is thoughtfully created to develop essential reading strategies, build vocabulary, and foster confidence in young readers. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, our phonics worksheets provide structured learning while igniting a love for reading. Elevate your child's literacy journey with Kids Academy's premium phonics tools today!


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Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
Is it b, p or d? Worksheet

Is it b, p or d? Worksheet

Test your child's identification skills with this worksheet. They must identify the image and then circle the letter it begins with: 'b', 'p', or 'd' (e.g. an image of the sun would mean they circle 's').
Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
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Long or Short Reading Worksheet
Long or Short Reading Worksheet

Long or Short Reading Worksheet

Every new reader needs to learn to recognize long and short vowel sounds. This phonics worksheet uses pictures of high-frequency words to help. Kids read the words and then check off images with long vowel sounds. It helps them learn to decode words and improves fine motor skills.
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Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet
Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

This bright and cheery traceable worksheet encourages children to practice auditory discrimination and phonological awareness. Using picture clues, they read each word and trace the line that represents the number of sounds heard. This builds decoding skills and helps them become successful readers.
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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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Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Divide your class into teams and have them work together to identify and pronounce the long O sound in words like "boat" and "flow". As they read aloud, have the rest of the class listen attentively. Then let teams color in the words and matching pictures, reinforcing the lesson. This simple printout is perfect for phonics lessons and a fun way to energize your class.
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Reading development, particularly phonics, is vital for children ages 6-9 because it lays the foundation for critical literacy skills essential for academic success and lifelong learning. Phonics instruction teaches children the relationships between letters and sounds, enabling them to decode and create words effectively. This systematic approach helps young learners effortlessly move from simple to complex words, enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension.

When children understand phonics, they become more confident readers and writers. They can independently tackle new words, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue learning. Moreover, strong reading skills are directly linked to better performance in other academic areas, such as math and science, because proficiency in reading allows children to understand and follow instructions more easily.

Parents and teachers play crucial roles in this developmental stage. By supporting phonics education, they provide children with the tools needed for successful reading experiences. This early investment can significantly influence a child's ability to process text, understand concepts, and think critically. Ignoring phonics might lead to reading difficulties, which can snowball into broader educational challenges. Hence, caring about phonics ensures that children have a strong literacy foundation, encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love for learning.