Discover our engaging Letter-Sound Recognition Worksheets designed specifically for children aged 7-8! These interactive resources enhance phonemic awareness, a crucial skill for reading development. Each worksheet is filled with vibrant illustrations and fun activities to help students connect letters with their corresponding sounds. Perfect for classroom or at-home use, our worksheets effectively support literacy skills, allowing kids to practice identifying and producing sounds associated with letters. With various exercises that cater to different learning styles, your child will build confidence and proficiency in reading. Explore our collection today and kickstart their journey toward fluent reading!


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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 is a crucial skill for children aged 7-8, as it serves as the foundation for literacy development. At this age, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn, making strong letter-sound recognition essential. This knowledge not only aids in decoding new words but also enhances listening and speaking skills, critical for overall language development.

Parents and teachers should prioritize fostering this skill because it directly impacts a child's reading proficiency and confidence. A solid understanding of letter-sound correspondence enables students to tackle complex texts with greater ease, promoting comprehension and engagement. Children who struggle with letter-sound recognition may face difficulties in academics, which can lead to frustration and a negative attitude towards reading.

Moreover, effective letter-sound recognition facilitates improved vocabulary acquisition and spelling abilities. By understanding the connections between letters and sounds, children can become more fluent readers and effective communicators. Engaging parents in their child's literacy journey through interactive activities and reading aloud can further reinforce these skills at home. Ultimately, investing time and resources into letter-sound recognition can set children on a path to success in reading and lifelong learning.