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Boost your child's reading abilities with our "Improving Reading Skills: Elementary Phonics Worksheets for Ages 7-8" from Kids Academy. These expertly designed worksheets focus on enhancing phonics knowledge and decoding skills, assisting young learners in advancing their reading fluency and comprehension. Each worksheet targets essential reading components such as letter sounds, blends, digraphs, and word formation, making learning engaging and effective. Our age-appropriate activities are perfect for reinforcing classroom lessons or supplementary homeschooling. Elevate your 7-8-year-old's literacy journey with our fun and educational phonics resources. Discover the perfect mix of entertainment and education with Kids Academy!


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Distinguish Between Words with Long O and Short O

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Open Syllables Worksheet
Open Syllables Worksheet

Open Syllables Worksheet

Before beginning this worksheet, make sure your child knows what open syllables are. If not, take time to teach them with examples. Then, help the writer finish her book by circling words with open syllables. She needs your child's help!
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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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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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Improving reading skills through elementary phonics for ages 7-8 is crucial as it lays the foundation for future academic success and lifelong learning. Phonics helps children understand the relationship between letters and sounds, allowing them to decode unfamiliar words with ease. This ability is key to developing fluent reading skills, which in turn fosters better comprehension.

At the age of 7-8, children are transitioning from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn'. By solidifying their phonics knowledge, parents and teachers ensure that children can shift their focus from deciphering words to understanding and absorbing content. This transitional skill can influence their performance across all subjects, as reading is integral to understanding instructions and information.

Furthermore, strong reading skills bolster self-confidence and encourage a positive attitude towards learning. When children can read fluently, they are more likely to enjoy reading, which reinforces their skills and prompts further academic and personal growth.

In essence, phonics serves as the gateway to effective reading. By prioritizing phonics education at this critical age, parents and teachers aid in nurturing informed, capable, and enthusiastic learners who are equipped to tackle the vast array of literary, scientific, and practical materials that they will encounter throughout their educational journey and beyond.