Enhance your child's reading and writing skills with our engaging Sound-Letter Association Worksheets designed for ages 7-9. These printable resources focus on helping young learners connect sounds to corresponding letters, fostering phonemic awareness and improving literacy. Through fun activities, such as matching and phonics exercises, children can solidify their understanding of letter sounds while building confidence in their language abilities. Our worksheets cater to various learning styles, ensuring an interactive and enjoyable experience. Perfect for homeschooling or classroom use, these materials support foundational skills essential for reading success. Give your child the tools they need to excel in literacy today!


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King and Queen Worksheet
King and Queen Worksheet

King and Queen Worksheet

Instruct your kids to trace the dotted lines to match each chess piece, short name, and symbol with either king or queen.Answer the questions at the bottom and check the answers. This exercise will help your children to differentiate between a king and queen chess piece and know their symbols.
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Adding up to 100: Page 16
Adding up to 100: Page 16

Adding up to 100: Page 16

Adding up to 100: Page 16
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The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet
The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

Vowel pairs make different sounds than individual letters. The 'ai' combination often forms the long /a/ sound, like in 'brain' and 'strain'. Get your kids to look at the pictures in the worksheet, identify each and say the name aloud. Help them circle the words with the long /a/ sound.
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 50
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 50
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 50
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Letter E Tracing Worksheet Preview
Letter E Tracing Worksheet Preview

Letter E Tracing Worksheet

Students trace and write uppercase and lowercase letter E. They sound out "E" words, choosing those with short "E" sounds. Preschoolers identify the difference between the 'E' sounds in words like "egg" and "turkey." A tracing sheet helps them to understand.
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Letter J Coloring Page
Letter J Coloring Page

Letter J Coloring Sheet

Practice the letter 'J' with your little one with this fun coloring page! Pictures of jar, juice, jam and jelly make it an enjoyable experience for kids. Learning the letter and coloring is fun for even the youngest learners.
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Sound-letter association, the connection between sounds and their corresponding letters or letter combinations, is crucial for children aged 7-9 as they advance in their literacy skills. This age group is typically transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, making foundational phonics knowledge essential.

Understanding sound-letter associations helps children decode words, fostering reading fluency. When a child knows that the letter "b" makes the /b/ sound, they can blend it with other letters to form words like "bat" or "ball." This skill enhances vocabulary acquisition and comprehension, allowing children to engage with more complex texts.

For parents and teachers, nurturing sound-letter association is vital to building children's confidence and independence in reading. Weakness in this area can lead to frustration and reluctance, impacting overall academic performance. Emphasizing phonics instruction, using engaging activities, and incorporating multi-sensory learning experiences can support sound-letter mastery.

Moreover, strong sound-letter association skills lay the groundwork for future spelling and writing success. By promoting these associations, we empower children to express themselves effectively and enjoy a lifelong love of reading, which ultimately enriches their educational journey. Thus, prioritizing sound-letter associations is fundamental for both literacy development and overall academic achievement.