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    Explore our engaging Reading Comprehension Phonics Worksheets designed specifically for children ages 7-8. These worksheets focus on enhancing reading skills while making learning fun. Our carefully crafted activities encourage students to analyze texts, answer questions, and develop critical thinking skills. These resources combine phonics with comprehension strategies, ensuring children build a strong foundation in reading. Incorporating various themes, our worksheets keep young learners captivated while promoting essential literacy skills. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, our materials support educators and parents alike in fostering a love for reading. Discover the joy of learning with our interactive and effective worksheets!


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    Ar and or words phonics worksheet
    Ar and or words phonics worksheet

    Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet

    Master the distinct digraphs 'ar' and 'or' with this fun phonics worksheet from Kids Academy! With meaningful illustrations, it'll guide your child to choose the right one. Get ready for the great results!
    Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet
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    Rhymes in Poems Worksheet
    Rhymes in Poems Worksheet

    Rhymes in Poems Worksheet

    Poems are lovely works of literature; some with rhymes, and some without. This poem for kids is full of rhymes and tells the tale of a sheep. Read it aloud to your kids, then help them circle the rhyming words.
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    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet
    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet

    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet

    This worksheet helps your child identify objects and learn long vowel sounds. Ask them to say the names of the four objects in each row. Then, help them check the boxes to confirm they know the long vowel sounds. This will help them develop their reading skills.
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    Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
    Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

    Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

    Divide your class into teams, give each a printout, then have them read aloud words with a long "A" sound (e.g. brain, paid). As they listen, let them reinforce this lesson by coloring in the words and pictures. Make phonics fun and interactive with this great coloring page!
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    Baa Baa Black Sheep printable worksheet
    Baa Baa Black Sheep printable worksheet

    Baa Baa Black Sheep Printable

    Jumpstart your child's reading skills with this printable Baa Baa Black Sheep worksheet! Recite the lines with them, then have them select the pictures associated with the poem to test comprehension. Fun and educational!
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    AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
    AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

    AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

    Coloring words they can read is a blast for little learners! This worksheet offers emerging readers the chance to practice and gain confidence in reading words from the -aw family, while also improving fine-motor and creativity skills. Without knowing it, they'll learn about phonetic teams along the way!
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    Sight Words Worksheet: Cat
    Sight Words Worksheet: Cat

    Cat Printable Sight Words Worksheet

    Encourage your child's literacy with this fun sight words worksheet: cat PDF! It helps build a solid foundation for reading, featuring activities such as reading and tracing the word cat, and finding it amongst other sight words. With its cute cat, Kids Academy makes learning to read a delight!
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    Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
    Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

    Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

    Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
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    Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
    Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

    Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

    Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
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    Hotel Mix-up Worksheet
    Hotel Mix-up Worksheet

    Hotel Mix-up Worksheet

    Before doing this worksheet, explain to your kids what a hotel is. It's a building where guests can stay for a few days and pay for their stay. In this exercise, the hotel clerk needs help finding the correct keys. Have your kids circle words ending with -el to find the right ones.
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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.
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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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    Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
    Let's Look for Blends Worksheet

    Let's Look for Blends Worksheet

    Does your child love trains? Get them to read the story or help them read it aloud. Ask them to trace the words that start with blends on the dotted lines. This exercise will help them improve their blend-identifying skills!
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    Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
    Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

    Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

    This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
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    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

    Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
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    Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
    Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

    Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

    Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
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    Vowel diphthongs oi oy worksheet
    Vowel diphthongs oi oy worksheet

    Vowel Diphthongs OI OY Worksheet

    It'll help them read and spell accurately. This fun activity is a helpful way to learn tricky spellings of oi and oy diphthongs. It also aids in reading and spelling comprehension.
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    Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet
    Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet

    Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet

    Silent letters can be tricky for kids learning to read and write. Show them how they work with words like 'knee' and 'dumb'. Then, challenge them to come up with their own. Give them a worksheet with silent letters and trace the lines to join the letters into words.
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    Sight Words Worksheet: Dog
    Sight Words Worksheet: Dog

    Dog Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet

    Get your kids excited to read with our dog-themed sight words worksheet! Excite your child to read with our sight words worksheet: dog edition! Featuring a lovable dog character to put a smile on any kid's face, this worksheet helps kids practice reading and writing the word "dog". Build a library of words they can read quickly and promote increasing literacy skills with early fluency! Get them ready for reading with our dog-themed sight words worksheet!
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    Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
    Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet

    Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet

    Your emergent reader can have fun while practicing their short vowel sounds with this free, brightly colored worksheet. They'll identify one-syllable words by their pictures, then match the correct ending for each. They'll gain an understanding of how short vowel sounds vary in closed syllables with different endings, without even realizing it!
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    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

    Encourage your kids to complete this fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and objects in the pictures. Read the incomplete sentences aloud, and then find the correct word to finish the sentence. Check their work.
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    What Do You Hear? Worksheet
    What Do You Hear? Worksheet

    What Do You Hear? Worksheet

    New readers can develop phonological awareness with this fun worksheet. They'll isolate sounds in words and count them, then circle the number of sounds heard. It'll help build their auditory discrimination and decoding skills, leading to more fluent reading. Without even knowing it, their reading skills are improving!
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    Rhyming Words Worksheet PDF
    Rhyming Words Worksheet PDF

    Rhyming Words Rhyming Worksheet

    This worksheet is great for honing pre-reading skills. It helps kids make connections between pictures and written words, use problem-solving, and recognize sounds and words that rhyme. Have fun exploring rhyming words with your child, and they'll be rhyming in no time!
    Rhyming Words Rhyming Worksheet
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    Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet
    Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet

    Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet

    Phonetics sounds can be combined to create a new sound - like a digraph. A great example is the /sh/ sound. Words like 'brush' and 'fish' can be heard. Ask your child to provide more examples. Look at the pictures in the PDF and see if they can identify the objects. Additionally, help them find the digraph missing from each word.
    Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet
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    Reading comprehension and phonics are crucial for children ages 7-8 as they lay the foundation for successful literacy skills. During this developmental stage, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn, making strong reading skills essential for understanding academic content across subjects. Phonics helps children recognize the relationship between letters and sounds, allowing them to decode words effectively. This skill is fundamental, as it empowers young readers to tackle new vocabulary and texts independently.

    Moreover, reading comprehension enables students to make sense of what they read, think critically, and engage with texts more profoundly. When children understand the material, they can make connections, ask questions, and summarize information, enhancing their overall learning experience.

    Parents and teachers who actively support phonics and comprehension will foster a love for reading and cultivate lifelong learners. Encouraging reading at home and providing guided, structured practice in schools can greatly impact children's confidence and enjoyment of books. Ultimately, investing time and resources into developing these skills in young learners not only supports academic achievement but also prepares them for future challenges in school and beyond. Thus, a focus on reading comprehension and phonics should be a priority for parents and educators alike.