Phonics Skills Worksheets for Ages 7-9
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Our Phonics Skills Worksheets for ages 7-9 are expertly crafted to help young learners build a strong foundation in reading and writing. Through engaging and educational activities, children will practice essential phonics skills, such as vowel and consonant sounds, blending, and decoding words. These worksheets are designed to make learning fun and effective, boosting confidence and literacy abilities. Perfect for classroom use or extra practice at home, our comprehensive phonics practice is the stepping stone to proficient reading and writing. Unlock your child's potential and watch them thrive with our dynamic phonics worksheets.
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Vowel team ee Worksheet
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Kids will have a blast steering cars with the -ee digraph towards Street Three! This fast-paced worksheet reinforces that -ee makes the long -e sound while boosting fine motor skills. Kids will love the bright colors and stay engaged with this fun printable. Get ready for hours of off-road excitement!
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Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
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Blending Consonants: "Fl", "Bl" and "Gl" Printable
Help your child master consonant blends Fl, Bl, and Gl with this printable worksheet. Find words associated with the pictures and learn to better understand the difference between consonant blends. Vibrant images motivate and aid in learning. Download now for improved phonics success!
Blending Consonants: "Fl", "Bl" and "Gl" Printable
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"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.
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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.
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Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
Does your child love trains? Get them to read the story or help them read it aloud. Ask them to trace the words that start with blends on the dotted lines. This exercise will help them improve their blend-identifying skills!
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Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
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Long /u/ Words Worksheet
Your child needs to learn phonetics to enunciate and differentiate words. This fun worksheet encourages them to find and draw lines connecting the long 'U' words in the word search. Help them read the words on the right side of the picture, then look for them in the word search (horizontally, backwards or vertically).
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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
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Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
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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!
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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!
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Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
Encourage your kids to complete this fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and objects in the pictures. Read the incomplete sentences aloud, and then find the correct word to finish the sentence. Check their work.
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What Do You Hear? Worksheet
New readers can develop phonological awareness with this fun worksheet. They'll isolate sounds in words and count them, then circle the number of sounds heard. It'll help build their auditory discrimination and decoding skills, leading to more fluent reading. Without even knowing it, their reading skills are improving!
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What do you hear Worksheet
Kids can practice distinguishing between r-controlled vowel teams /ar/ and /or/ with this worksheet. The pictures help identify the words and the sounds heard. Tracing a line to the correct sound supports fine motor skills development.
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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!
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Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Help your kids learn phonetics! Explain the different sounds and long/short variations. Emphasize that some vowel sounds are the same, e.g. ou = ow in cow. For practice, have them read aloud the words in the worksheet and check the box next to the spelling that matches the picture.
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Beginning Sound «n» Worksheet
Help your emerging reader learn the initial «n» sound with this free PDF worksheet! Strengthen fine motor skills by tracing circles around words beginning with «n». Pictures are clear and engaging, giving beginning Phonics learners the right amount of practice and the confidence to succeed.
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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.
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Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet
Learning about long and short vowel sounds can be tricky, especially with the letter U. Extra practice with this worksheet is recommended for mastering this sound. Children read words with the different vowel sounds and categorize them. Great for instruction, practice and reteaching in reading classes.
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Letter I Tracing Worksheet
Kids can hone tracing, writing and identifying skills for the letter 'I' with this worksheet. Whether visual or reading/writing learners, every child can benefit from the tasks - tracing, writing and circling objects beginning with 'I'. This free sheet will soon get preschoolers confident with the 'I' letter!
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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!
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The /th/ Sound Worksheet
Confuse your students no more: have them use this worksheet to understand the /th/ sound and its two variants. With pictures, ask them to say the name of each one. Help them identify the voiced /th/ sound, like in 'mother', by having them say it aloud. Download the pdf to get started.
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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.
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Phonics skills are the bedrock of reading proficiency, especially for children aged 7-9 who are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. At this stage, parents and teachers should deeply care about phonics for several compelling reasons. Firstly, phonics instruction helps children understand the relationship between letters and sounds, which is foundational for decoding words. When children can decode words effectively, they become more confident and fluent readers.
Secondly, strong phonics skills minimize reading difficulties. Many reading-related challenges stem from gaps in phonics knowledge, making it critical to address these early. Early phonics instruction reduces the risk of later academic struggles, helping children keep pace with their peers.
Additionally, phonics aids in the development of critical thinking skills. When children decode unfamiliar words using phonics, they engage in problem-solving, enhancing their cognitive abilities. This doesn't just benefit reading; it extends to learning across all subjects where reading is required.
Finally, fostering phonics skills promotes a lifelong love of reading. As children become proficient readers, they are more likely to enjoy reading not just as a task but as a source of pleasure and knowledge. This love for reading can translate into academic success and enriched lives, making phonics an indispensable part of early education.
