Enhance your child's reading skills with our engaging Phonics Practice Building Vocabulary Worksheets designed for ages 7-8! These worksheets provide a fun and effective way to reinforce phonics concepts while expanding vocabulary. Each activity is crafted to promote phonemic awareness, improve decoding skills, and develop a strong foundation in reading. Get your students excited about learning through interactive exercises that support comprehension and retention. Whether at home or in the classroom, these resources offer the perfect combination of education and enjoyment, making phonics practice both stimulating and rewarding. Start your journey toward literacy success today!


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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.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Your students will love helping these birdies pick the short vowel eggs! Have them read the words in the thought bubbles, then check off the boxes with the same short vowel sounds. The bright colors of this free Worksheet will draw them in and get them practicing their vowels!
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
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Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

The vowel digraph ea can be read in two ways. Examples of the long sound are "read" and "lead"; examples of the short sound are "bread" and "head". Ask your kids to give you more examples and then have them check off the correct word for the pictures on this worksheet. This will help them understand the ea sound.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Phonics practice and vocabulary building are critical for children aged 7-8, as this foundational period significantly influences their reading and language skills. At this age, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn; strong phonics skills enhance their ability to decode words, which, in turn, boosts comprehension. When teachers and parents prioritize phonics, they help children understand the relationship between sounds and letters, facilitating more fluid reading experiences.

Moreover, building vocabulary during this time is vital. A rich vocabulary not only aids in understanding texts but also strengthens children’s writing and oral communication skills. By engaging in activities that introduce new words and concepts, educators and parents can expand children's language use, which is crucial as they encounter more complex subjects. Enhancing vocabulary enhances children’s confidence in expressing ideas.

Investing time in phonics and vocabulary development creates a robust foundation for lifelong learning. It helps educators and parents nurture inquisitive, articulate humans who can effectively engage with the world around them. By supporting this practice, we empower children to gain literacy mastery and develop a love for reading, which has proven benefits for academic success and personal development throughout their lives.