Unlock your child's reading potential with our engaging phonics skills development worksheets designed specifically for ages 7-9! These meticulously crafted printable resources focus on enhancing phonemic awareness, decoding, and word recognition through fun and interactive activities. Each worksheet offers a variety of exercises, including matching sounds with letters, blending, and segmenting words to reinforce essential phonics skills. Our worksheets are tailored to promote confidence in young learners and support their journey toward becoming proficient readers. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, these phonics worksheets provide an entertaining way for children to boost their literacy skills while enjoying the learning process!


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Ew words worksheet
Ew words worksheet

EW Words Worksheet

Practice the diphthong ew and boost your child's vocabulary with this fun ew words worksheet! Filled with illustrations, it will help your child hone their reading and spelling skills. Plus, the tricky words will make it both enjoyable and rewarding!
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Vowel team ai Worksheet
Vowel team ai Worksheet

Vowel team ai Worksheet

Kids will have a blast learning about the -ai digraph with this fun worksheet. They'll read words with it and practice their motor skills as they help the animal duo get back to the train station. With success, they'll smile and enjoy the activity!
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Spelling worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds O
Spelling worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds O

Short vowel Sounds "o" Spelling Worksheet

This worksheet will get your child thinking! Have them look at the pictures, read the words and check the ending of each. They'll learn to analyze words and vowel sounds using the Short Vowel Sounds "O" spelling worksheet.
Short vowel Sounds "o" Spelling Worksheet
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Long and Short I Worksheet
Long and Short I Worksheet

Long and Short I Worksheet

Print the worksheet and have the students read "pig" and "fire". Check for understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Color in words and pictures to make learning phonics fun! This exercise is perfect for introducing the topic to your students.
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Sounds to Communicate Worksheet
Sounds to Communicate Worksheet

Sounds to Communicate Worksheet

Sounds are important for communication. Ask your students to name sounds people, animals and things make. Then, review this worksheet with them and see if they can identify the activities. Ask them to circle examples of sounds used to communicate.
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Long and Short O Worksheet
Long and Short O Worksheet

Long and Short O Worksheet

Help your students recognize the difference between long and short «Os» with this fun printout. Let them read and color-in "rope" and "mop" simultaneously. Listen to the different sounds, then color the words and pictures. Great for classes, it'll make your phonics lesson memorable and enjoyable.
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Phonics skills development is crucial for children aged 7-9 as it forms the foundation for reading and writing proficiency. At this stage, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong phonics skills enhance their ability to decode unfamiliar words, fostering confidence and fluency in reading. This age group’s comprehension skills also improve when they can proficiently tackle various texts, supporting academic success across subjects.

Moreover, phonics contributes to spelling development, which is vital for effective written communication. Children who grasp phonics are more adept at decoding words and utilizing this skill in their writing. This ultimately aids in better expression of ideas and a rich vocabulary.

Additionally, phonics plays a significant role in closing achievement gaps. Children who struggle with phonics may find reading daunting, leading to disengagement and affecting their overall learning experience. On the other hand, proficient phonics skills help promote a love for reading and exploration.

Parents and teachers should collaborate to cultivate phonics skills during these formative years, ensuring children are equipped with the necessary tools for lifelong learning and cognitive growth. Such support can shape their educational journey, encouraging curiosity and a passion for literacy.