Explore our engaging phonics recognition worksheets designed specifically for children aged 7-9! These interactive resources help young learners master essential phonetic skills through fun activities that reinforce sound recognition and decoding. Our worksheets are tailored to enhance reading fluency and comprehension, featuring diverse exercises that capture children's interest. From matching sounds to completing sentences, each activity promotes active learning and confidence in phonics. Ideal for classroom use or at-home practice, our phonics worksheets support educators and parents in fostering strong foundational literacy skills. Start your child's journey to reading success today with our comprehensive collection of phonics recognition worksheets!


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Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet
Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet

Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet

Teach your child about digraphs - two or more consonants that form one sound, like /wh/, /sh/, and /ch/. Show them words with these sounds and use this worksheet to help. Ask them which digraph is missing from the words and point out the pictures. 80 words.
Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet
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Listen to the Sounds Worksheet
Listen to the Sounds Worksheet

Listen to the Sounds Worksheet

This worksheet builds emerging readers' skills in using sounds for reading and spelling. It helps strengthen auditory processing by having them count the sounds in each word, then trace the corresponding number. Fun and cheerful!
Listen to the Sounds Worksheet
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Explain prefixes (words added to start of another word to give it a new meaning) and suffixes (added to end of word to change its meaning) to your kids with examples like 'unhappy' (prefix) and 'forgetful' (suffix). Now, help your child complete this worksheet, including circling words and checking boxes.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet
Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

This bright and cheery traceable worksheet encourages children to practice auditory discrimination and phonological awareness. Using picture clues, they read each word and trace the line that represents the number of sounds heard. This builds decoding skills and helps them become successful readers.
Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

This worksheet tests phonetics and word recognition. Students should be familiar with past tense verbs. Read incomplete sentences, then read multiple options and help students select the correct one.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet
Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet

Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet

Question your students if the worksheet is entertaining. They may respond negatively! Nonetheless, this activity will bring satisfaction while learning the distinction between a long and short I sound. Students read the words in the maze and only follow the words with the short I sound to finish the exercise. Grasping the difference between long and short vowels is demanding, but this worksheet helps students understand this reading skill.
Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze 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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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Help your kids learn proper pronunciation by counting syllables. Most words they'll encounter have 1-3 syllables, making them simple to say. Have them repeat the words in your worksheet after you. Focus on longer words with more than two syllables.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2

Give kids common examples of suffixes and prefixes, such as "un-," "unhappy," "ness," "happyness." Ask them to match each word in the word recognition exercise to the correct suffix or prefix. Test phonetic understanding by having them circle the long vowel sounds.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2
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Ir ur er words worksheet
Ir ur er words worksheet

IR UR ER Words Worksheet

Trouble spelling words with the same initial vowel sound? Our worksheet is here to help! With its exercises to help your child learn to read and spell turtle, bird, and mermaid, it'll make differentiating these tricky digraphs a snap.
IR UR ER Words Worksheet
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Phonics recognition is a crucial aspect of literacy development for children ages 7-9, as it serves as the foundation for reading and writing proficiency. During these formative years, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn, making phonics an essential skill for their academic success.

First, phonics helps children decode words, enabling them to read fluently and understand texts more comprehensively. When children recognize the sounds associated with letters and letter combinations, they can tackle new vocabulary independently, boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for reading.

Additionally, phonics contributes to spelling skills. As children become aware of sound patterns, they apply this knowledge to write correctly. This ability not only enhances their communication skills but also fosters a sense of achievement when they can express their thoughts clearly.

Furthermore, frequent phonics practice enhances cognitive development and critical thinking. As children learn to analyze words and relate sounds to symbols, they engage in problem-solving, fostering a growth mindset.

Ultimately, parents and teachers should prioritize phonics recognition to ensure that children build a solid literacy foundation, preparing them for future academic challenges and a lifelong love for reading. Support in this area lays the groundwork for overall educational success.