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Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

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.
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
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What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

Help your kids practice the long /o/ sound with words such as 'boat', 'goat' and 'float'. Ask them to identify and circle the images in the worksheet that have the same sound. Award bonus points if they come up with more words with 'oa' spelling!
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
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Two Sounds for OO Worksheet
Two Sounds for OO Worksheet

Two Sounds for OO Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids learn the different sounds of the -oo digraph. They match words based on whether they sound like moon or book, plus practice fine motor skills tracing lines. Fun and educational!
Two Sounds for OO Worksheet
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Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet
Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet

Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet

This worksheet is perfect for helping young learners master the /ee/ vowel team. It shows the first vowel with a long sound and the second vowel silent. It also provides pictures for unfamiliar words for readers of all levels. It's an ideal resource for teaching phonics skills.
Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet
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Finding the Sounds Worksheet
Finding the Sounds Worksheet

Finding the Sounds Worksheet

This free colorful worksheet assists children in learning words and breaking them down into sounds. It boosts auditory discrimination, phonological awareness and fine motor skills. Picture clues help them read confidently, and they can check the appropriate boxes to practice their reading skills.
Finding the Sounds Worksheet
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Reading fluency and phonics are critical components of early literacy that significantly impact children's future academic success. Phonics—the understanding of letter-sound relationships—serves as the foundation for decoding new words, thereby paving the way for reading fluency. When 7-year-olds grasp phonics, they gain the ability to read more complex words independently, which boosts their confidence and enjoyment of reading.

Reading fluency, the ability to read smoothly, accurately, and with proper expression, plays a key role in comprehension. Fluent readers can focus on understanding the text rather than laboriously decoding each word. This comprehension is essential not just for language arts, but for absorbing knowledge across all subjects, including science, social studies, and math.

Beyond academics, reading fluency and phonics contribute to essential life skills. Proficient readers are better equipped to gather information, follow written instructions, and even develop empathy by engaging with diverse narratives. Struggling readers, in contrast, may experience frustration and a lack of interest in learning, setting them back academically and socially.

By prioritizing reading fluency and phonics for 7-year-olds, parents and teachers lay the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning, ensuring children are well-prepared for future educational challenges. This early investment yields profound, long-lasting benefits.