Discover engaging Letter-Sound Recognition Phonics Worksheets designed for 6-year-olds at Kids Academy! These printable worksheets make learning fun by helping children connect letters with their corresponding sounds through interactive activities and colorful designs. Perfect for young learners, our expertly crafted resources support early reading skills, phonemic awareness, and letter recognition. Each worksheet is tailored to captivate your child’s interest while reinforcing foundational literacy concepts. Equip your 6-year-old with the essential tools for reading success and boost their confidence with Kids Academy's trusted worksheets. Start your phonics adventure today!


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Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

Have your students identify the objects in the images and if they struggle, help them check for the /ch/ digraph. This digraph forms a new sound when two or more consonants are combined, so it can be helpful to point it out to them in the colourful printout.
Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
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What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

Help your kids practice the long /o/ sound with words such as 'boat', 'goat' and 'float'. Ask them to identify and circle the images in the worksheet that have the same sound. Award bonus points if they come up with more words with 'oa' spelling!
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
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Finding the Sounds Worksheet
Finding the Sounds Worksheet

Finding the Sounds Worksheet

This free colorful worksheet assists children in learning words and breaking them down into sounds. It boosts auditory discrimination, phonological awareness and fine motor skills. Picture clues help them read confidently, and they can check the appropriate boxes to practice their reading skills.
Finding the Sounds Worksheet
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Letter-sound recognition, often termed phonics, is a critical foundational skill for 6-year-olds as they embark on their reading journey. Understanding the relationship between letters and their corresponding sounds equips children with the necessary tools to decode words, a fundamental step in learning to read fluently. Mastery of phonics allows children to tackle new words independently, fostering both confidence and self-reliance in their reading skills.

Phonics isn't just about reading; it bolsters spelling and writing abilities as well. When children understand that certain letters consistently represent specific sounds, they can spell words more accurately and construct their ideas with greater ease. This foundational knowledge helps prevent the development of reading difficulties that can follow them throughout their educational journey, potentially impacting their overall academic performance and self-esteem.

Furthermore, early proficiency in phonics sets the stage for a lifelong love of reading. As children become more skilled readers, they're more likely to enjoy stories and exhaustively explore texts, thus improving their vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. For parents and teachers, investing time and resources into letter-sound recognition through engaging activities ensures children build a solid literacy foundation, essential for success in all areas of learning.