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Boost your child's reading skills with our engaging Word Recognition Consonants Worksheets designed specifically for ages 7-8! These worksheets focus on enhancing your child’s ability to identify consonants within words, supporting their journey to becoming confident little readers. Our fun and interactive activities combine colorful visuals with practical exercises, making learning enjoyable and effective. By practicing word recognition with consonants, children will improve their decoding skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Explore our collection to help your young learners build a strong foundation in literacy while making learning an exciting adventure! Perfect for use at home or in the classroom. Start exploring today!


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Consonant Blends Pl, Cl, and Sl Printable Worksheet
Consonant Blends Pl, Cl, and Sl Printable Worksheet

L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable

This printable worksheet will help your child recognize and identify the Pl, Cl, and Sl consonant blends, sound them out, and identify them in print. Improve your child's reading and writing skills with fun and colorful phonics practice!
L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable
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The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
The /wh/ Sound Worksheet

The /wh/ Sound Worksheet

Digraphs join two consonants to make a new sound, like /wh/. Give examples, like "whale", "when" and "why". Ask kids to name pictures in a worksheet and trace dotted lines to images beginning with the /wh/ sound; "what" is one example.
The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
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The SH Digraph Worksheet
The SH Digraph Worksheet

The SH Digraph Worksheet

There are many phonetic sounds, each with its own unique sound. When two or more consonants are combined to create a new sound, it's called a digraph. Example: the sh digraph creates the /sh/ sound. Have kids look at the pictures and say the words aloud. Help them circle the images ending with /sh/, like 'wash'.
The SH Digraph Worksheet
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Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet
Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet

Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet

Practice the "th" digraph with this fun worksheet from Kids Academy! See how it appears at the beginning, middle, or end of words and help learners fill in the blanks. Check if they got it right by finding the th digraph at the bottom!
Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet
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Consonant Blend Dr and Tr Printable Worksheet
Consonant Blend Dr and Tr Printable Worksheet

Consonant Blends: "Dr" and "Tr" Printable

Pictures of the words provide a visual cue, and sound-outs help with auditory cues.
Consonant Blends: "Dr" and "Tr" Printable
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Word recognition, particularly focusing on consonants, is a crucial aspect of literacy development for children aged 7-8. At this age, students are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong word recognition skills enable children to read fluently, comprehend texts more effectively, and enjoy stories, which is vital for their overall academic success.

Consonants play a foundational role in decoding words. Children must be able to recognize consonants to sound out unfamiliar words accurately. For example, understanding the difference between "bat" and "pat" can drastically change meaning, underscoring the importance of accurately identifying consonants. Moreover, awareness of consonants can aid in spelling, enabling children to write more confidently and communicate their ideas clearly.

Parents and teachers should prioritize consonant recognition as part of reading activities, encouraging phonetic games, reading aloud, and engaging with diverse texts. By fostering an environment that emphasizes consonants, adults can cultivate a love for reading and improve children’s vocabulary and comprehension skills. Doing so not only enhances current educational outcomes but also establishes a strong foundation for future literacy endeavors, ensuring that children are well-prepared to tackle more complex reading challenges as they progress in their education.