Enhance your child's phonics skills with our engaging Vowels Worksheets, designed specifically for ages 6 to 9. These interactive resources help young learners master vowel sounds, improve pronunciation, and develop critical reading abilities through enjoyable activities. Each worksheet is tailored to support phonetic understanding, featuring exercises that promote recognition and application of both short and long vowel sounds. With colorful illustrations and age-appropriate challenges, kids will find joy in learning. Foster a strong foundation in reading and spelling while encouraging creativity and cognitive growth. Start your child’s adventure in phonics today and watch their confidence soar!


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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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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!
Silent E Words Worksheet
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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, particularly focusing on vowels, are critical for children aged 6 to 9 as they form the foundation for reading and writing proficiency. At this developmental stage, children encounter increasingly complex texts that require a solid understanding of vowel sounds, their variations, and how they combine with consonants to form words. By improving phonics skills, especially vowels, children enhance their ability to decode words, fostering a greater connection between spoken and written language.

Moreover, proficiency in phonics directly affects comprehension and fluency. Children who grasp vowel sounds are better equipped to recognize familiar words quickly, enabling them to read more fluently and with greater confidence. This not only improves their literacy skills but also cultivates a love for reading, critical for future academic success.

In addition, early phonics instruction supports overall cognitive development by enhancing analytical thinking and auditory discrimination. Parents and teachers play a crucial role in reinforcing these skills through engaging activities and reading practices at home and school. By focusing on phonics improvement, particularly the mastery of vowels, they can equip children with essential tools for lifelong learning, ensuring they thrive both in and out of the classroom.