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Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Vowels for age 7-8!

Read Words with Silent Letters (h,k,w,b)

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Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet
Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

Students need practice and exposure to letters that make different sounds for decoding and reading success. This printable is a great resource for language arts classes: it explains that words ending with Y and having only one syllable make the long I sound. Students will circle all words with Y that have this sound.
Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet
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Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

This fun worksheet with pictures boosts phonics skills - differentiating between long «ī» and short «i» sounds in 1- and 2-syllable words. Kids use picture clues to read words, then check off the correct ones. It's a great way for new readers to practice early reading skills and find success on their own.
Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
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Ou and ow words worksheet
Ou and ow words worksheet

OU and OW Words Worksheet

Enhance your child's reading and spelling with this ou and ow words worksheet! Fun pictures and common words make mastering the diphthongs ou and ow easy and enjoyable.
OU and OW Words Worksheet
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Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet
Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet

Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet

Test your child's picture identification skills by pointing at common items in your house and asking them to name them. Then, look at the objects in this worksheet with your little one. Point at each one, ask for the name, then ask which spelling is correct. Help them circle the correct word.
Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet
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Silent Letter Maze Worksheet
Silent Letter Maze Worksheet

Silent Letter Maze Worksheet

Learning to read can be tricky, especially with words with irregular pronunciations. Explain to your child that some words have consonants we do not pronounce when reading. Ask them for examples like 'knife' and 'knob'. These consonants are called silent letters. Download this pdf to practice words with silent letters and complete the maze.
Silent Letter Maze Worksheet
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Spelling practice for vowels is crucial for children ages 7-8 because it's a foundational aspect of early literacy. At this developmental stage, kids are transitioning from simple phonetic recognition to more advanced reading and writing skills. Vowels play a key role in this transition because they serve as the heart of syllables and words. Mastery of vowel sounds and spellings helps children decode new words, enhancing both their reading fluency and comprehension.

Firstly, accurate vowel spelling enables children to write more effectively. When kids know the correct vowel combinations, their writing becomes clearer and more understandable. This foundational skill helps them express ideas more precisely and builds their confidence in written communication.

Secondly, spelling practice aids in phonics instruction, which is essential for recognizing sound patterns. As children engage with different vowel combinations (such as "ai" in "rain" or "ea" in "bread"), they become better at predicting and reading unfamiliar words. This pattern recognition contributes to better pronunciation and articulation, fostering enhanced verbal communication skills.

Lastly, regular spelling practice sharpens cognitive skills such as memory and attention to detail. These skills are transferable to other academic areas and contribute to overall cognitive development. Therefore, parents and teachers who invest time in reinforcing vowel spelling sets the stage for lifelong literacy and learning success.