Elevate your child's reading skills with our Phonics Practice Reading Worksheets for Ages 6-9. Designed by educational experts, these engaging and interactive worksheets aim to reinforce essential phonics concepts, aiding in the development of strong reading foundations. Each activity targets particular elements like letter sounds, blends, and digraphs, ensuring comprehensive practice. Ideal for use at home or in the classroom, these worksheets promote confidence and fluency in young readers. Join us at Kids Academy to provide your child with the tools they need to succeed in reading. Start your child's journey to becoming an avid reader today!


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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Your students will love helping these birdies pick the short vowel eggs! Have them read the words in the thought bubbles, then check off the boxes with the same short vowel sounds. The bright colors of this free Worksheet will draw them in and get them practicing their vowels!
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet

Mastering phonics is key for kids to learn to read! This free worksheet uses fun pictures to help them sound out words. Ask them to name the images, then use the hints to say each word. Kids will become accomplished readers in no time!
Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet
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Nursery Rhymes: The Bingo Song PDF Worksheet
Nursery Rhymes: The Bingo Song PDF Worksheet

Nursery Rhymes: The Bingo Song Worksheet

Introduce The Bingo Song to your little ones. Have your kids sing some words and lines aloud, while you replace letters with claps. Add other activities: tapping, patting, jumping, and use your imagination. Print our free Bingo Song Coloring Pages and let your kids color them. Get more free worksheets at our website Kids Academy.
Nursery Rhymes: The Bingo Song Worksheet
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Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

The vowel digraph ea can be read in two ways. Examples of the long sound are "read" and "lead"; examples of the short sound are "bread" and "head". Ask your kids to give you more examples and then have them check off the correct word for the pictures on this worksheet. This will help them understand the ea sound.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Phonics practice is vital for children aged 6-9 as it lays the foundational blocks for proficient reading and language acquisition. At this developmental stage, young learners are beginning to understand the relationship between letters and sounds, which is essential for decoding new words, spelling, and eventually, fluent reading. A solid grasp of phonics helps children recognize patterns in words, enables faster word recognition, and enhances their ability to sound out unfamiliar words, improving reading accuracy and confidence.

For parents and teachers, encouraging phonics practice not only aids literacy development but also supports broader cognitive skills, including memory and critical thinking. Engaging in regular phonics activities strengthens a child’s phonemic awareness, a key predictor of future reading success. Such practices also foster a love for reading, as children are more likely to enjoy books when they find decoding words easier.

In addition, consistent phonics training can help identify and address reading difficulties or dyslexia early on. By supporting phonics practice, parents and teachers provide children with the essential tools they need to excel academically and develop a lifelong appreciation for reading. In essence, investing time in phonics practice at this critical age can profoundly influence a child's educational journey and overall development.