Discover engaging phonics skills development worksheets designed for children aged 6-9 at Kids Academy. Our fun, interactive activities help young learners enhance their reading abilities by focusing on essential phonetic elements like letter sounds, blends, digraphs, and more. Each worksheet is thoughtfully crafted to support your child's literacy journey, making learning enjoyable and effective. Ideal for home or classroom use, these resources promote confident and fluent reading. Visit Kids Academy today to explore our wide selection of phonics worksheets that cater to various learning styles and abilities, giving your child the tools they need to succeed.


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Ew words worksheet
Ew words worksheet

EW Words Worksheet

Practice the diphthong ew and boost your child's vocabulary with this fun ew words worksheet! Filled with illustrations, it will help your child hone their reading and spelling skills. Plus, the tricky words will make it both enjoyable and rewarding!
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Words with sound j Reading Worksheet
Words with sound j Reading Worksheet

Words with sound j Reading Worksheet

Don't be fooled: The letter J sounds like G in this letter sounds maze! Kids will enjoy helping Jack find Jill by listening to beginning sounds and tracing a path to the exit. Choose words that start with the letter J sound to complete the challenging maze!
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Words with Sound Q Reading Worksheet
Words with Sound Q Reading Worksheet

Words with Sound Q Reading Worksheet

Beginning readers will love this free PDF worksheet! Bright colors and familiar pictures make it fun, as they say the name of each image and work on fine motor skills. Letters “q” is featured among others, helping to recognize and isolate its sound, which is often seen with a “u” behind it.
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Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound U | PDF Worksheet 2
Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound U | PDF Worksheet 2

Short Vowel Sound U Worksheet

Practice abc phonics to help young learners link sounds to letters. This free printable phonics worksheet helps your kid learn the short vowel sound U. Guide them through the maze to help the dog complete the word "sun". Make sure they say the word out loud to emphasize the short U sound. Check out more phonics worksheets with mazes here.
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Vowel team ai Worksheet
Vowel team ai Worksheet

Vowel team ai Worksheet

Kids will have a blast learning about the -ai digraph with this fun worksheet. They'll read words with it and practice their motor skills as they help the animal duo get back to the train station. With success, they'll smile and enjoy the activity!
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Spelling worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds O
Spelling worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds O

Short vowel Sounds "o" Spelling Worksheet

This worksheet will get your child thinking! Have them look at the pictures, read the words and check the ending of each. They'll learn to analyze words and vowel sounds using the Short Vowel Sounds "O" spelling worksheet.
Short vowel Sounds "o" Spelling Worksheet
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Long and Short I Worksheet
Long and Short I Worksheet

Long and Short I Worksheet

Print the worksheet and have the students read "pig" and "fire". Check for understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Color in words and pictures to make learning phonics fun! This exercise is perfect for introducing the topic to your students.
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Sounds to Communicate Worksheet
Sounds to Communicate Worksheet

Sounds to Communicate Worksheet

Sounds are important for communication. Ask your students to name sounds people, animals and things make. Then, review this worksheet with them and see if they can identify the activities. Ask them to circle examples of sounds used to communicate.
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Long and Short O Worksheet
Long and Short O Worksheet

Long and Short O Worksheet

Help your students recognize the difference between long and short «Os» with this fun printout. Let them read and color-in "rope" and "mop" simultaneously. Listen to the different sounds, then color the words and pictures. Great for classes, it'll make your phonics lesson memorable and enjoyable.
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Developing phonics skills in children aged 6-9 is crucial for their early literacy and overall academic success. Phonics is the relationship between letters and the sounds they represent. Understanding this relationship enables children to decode new words, enhancing their reading fluency, comprehension, and spelling.

Firstly, strong phonics skills provide a foundational basis for reading. As children learn letter-sound associations, they become capable of sounding out words, which is critical for independent reading. This not only improves their confidence but also fosters a love for reading.

Secondly, phonics development significantly impacts spelling. When children understand how letters combine to form words, their spelling skills improve, aiding them in their writing tasks across various subjects.

Moreover, early phonics instruction boosts language development. Proficiency in reading contributes to a richer vocabulary and better grammatical understanding, essentials for effective communication.

Additionally, literacy is the cornerstone of the entire educational journey. Children who struggle with reading often face challenges in other subjects that require reading for understanding instructions and content. Thus, strong phonics skills translate to better academic performance overall.

Finally, early intervention is key. Mastery of phonics at this young age sets the stage for future academic achievements and prevents potential reading difficulties. Therefore, parents and teachers should prioritize phonics skills development to support children's educational and personal growth.