Enhance your child's reading and writing abilities with our engaging Phonics Skills Writing Worksheets for ages 7-8! Designed to reinforce crucial phonics concepts, these worksheets offer fun, interactive exercises that promote letter recognition, sound decoding, and spelling skills. Each activity encourages children to practice word formation, blending sounds, and identifying vowel sounds through captivating prompts. Ideal for both classroom and home learning, our worksheets provide a structured yet enjoyable way to build confidence in writing. Help your 7-8 year-olds master phonics and pave the way for their reading success! Explore our collection today and watch them thrive in their literacy journey!


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Worksheet: "s" blend words
Worksheet: "s" blend words

"s" Blends Spelling Printable

Treat your child to fun phonics practice with this worksheet: "s" blend words! They’ll enjoy discovering the different sounds and words that start with "s", from snakes to snails and all in between.
"s" Blends Spelling Printable
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Worksheet: words that start with "ch"
Worksheet: words that start with "ch"

Words That Start with "ch" Spelling Worksheet

With Kids Academy, learning phonics and spelling has never been easier. Kids Academy's "ch" tracing worksheet makes it easy for your little one to learn phonics and spelling. It features cute, brightly colored images to help them trace familiar words, making learning fun and enjoyable.
Words That Start with "ch" Spelling Worksheet
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Spelling worksheet: "ig" and "ick" words
Spelling worksheet: "ig" and "ick" words

Words Families "ig" and "ick" Spelling Worksheet

Combine fun and learning with this illustrated spelling worksheet featuring "ig" and "ick" words! Ask kids to say the word, then determine which word family it belongs to. Pictures make it easier to learn and remember!
Words Families "ig" and "ick" Spelling 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!
Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
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Worksheet: words that end with "an"
Worksheet: words that end with "an"

Words Families "an" Spelling Worksheet

Ace spelling with ease! Print this worksheet to explore words that end in "an". Enjoy a fun maze and learn this common ending!
Words Families "an" Spelling Worksheet
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Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet
Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet

Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet

Help your new readers have fun and build their sight word vocabulary! Guide the mice to their prize cheese by having them trace the route on the worksheet, using words with the long o and long i sounds. But watch out for the kitty!
Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet
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Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

See if students understand syllables with this fun worksheet. It teaches them that a syllable is a word part with a vowel sound. Kids read each word and choose how many parts it has. Doing this often helps them decode new words and gain confidence.
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
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Long and Short Vowel E Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel E Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel E Spelling Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids master spelling with the letter "E". They read about long and short vowel sounds, view examples and sound out words to complete it. Two vowels distinguish long "E" sounds from its short vowel counterparts with just one.
Long and Short Vowel E Spelling Worksheet
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Long and Short Vowel I Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel I Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel I Spelling Worksheet

When it comes to long "I" sounds, kids should look out for the letter "E" at the end. With examples and sounding out words, kids will improve spelling skills with this long/short "I" worksheet!
Long and Short Vowel I Spelling Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should prioritize phonics skills writing for children aged 7-8 because this critical stage marks a pivotal development in literacy. At this age, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, making strong phonics skills essential. Phonics, the relationship between sounds and letters, lays the foundation for accurate spelling, fluent reading, and effective writing.

By strengthening phonics understanding, children begin to decode unfamiliar words independently, which in turn builds their confidence and motivation. This increased confidence enables them to engage more deeply with texts, expand their vocabulary, and express their thoughts more coherently in writing. Furthermore, incorporating phonics skills during writing exercises provides opportunities for practice in context, reinforcing spelling patterns and enhancing overall literacy coherence.

Moreover, strong phonics skills are linked to later academic success. By nurturing these skills early, parents and teachers are setting students on a trajectory for improved reading comprehension and writing proficiency. Since literacy is intertwined with success across all subjects, attention to phonics writing benefits children's overall educational outcomes. Ultimately, fostering phonics skills during this crucial age supports children’s communication abilities and prepares them for lifelong learning.