Boost your child's reading skills with our Phonics Practice Vowels Worksheets, designed exclusively for ages 8-9. These engaging and effective worksheets focus on enhancing vowel recognition and pronunciation through a series of fun, interactive activities. Ideal for both classroom and home learning, our worksheets feature colorful illustrations and diverse exercises that keep young learners captivated. From vowel blends to word formation, each worksheet promotes phonetic awareness and strengthens foundational reading skills. Help your child master vowel sounds and improve their reading fluency effortlessly. Explore our comprehensive selection of Phonics Practice Vowels Worksheets today!


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Long I (igh/y)

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Long Vowel Review Worksheet
Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Vowel teams like "ea" and "ai" help us make words, and understanding these patterns aids emerging readers in becoming more fluent. This review worksheet has students finding words with vowel teams that make the long vowel sound, and helps them recognize high-frequency words.
Long Vowel Review Worksheet
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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Words with ea Worksheet
Words with ea Worksheet

Words with ea Worksheet

Beginning readers may struggle with -ea vowel digraphs, which can have multiple sounds and be tricky to decode. This cheerful worksheet helps kids practice reading sentences with missing -ea words, using context clues to fill in the blanks. They'll also be exposed to various -ea sound examples, and build their sight word knowledge.
Words with ea Worksheet
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Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

The vowel digraph ea can be read in two ways. Examples of the long sound are "read" and "lead"; examples of the short sound are "bread" and "head". Ask your kids to give you more examples and then have them check off the correct word for the pictures on this worksheet. This will help them understand the ea sound.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should care about phonics practice, especially with vowels, for children ages 8-9 because it forms a foundational element in literacy development. At this stage, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Vowels are crucial for word decoding and understanding. Mastering vowel sounds can significantly enhance a child's reading fluency, comprehension, and spelling skills.

Phonics practice that focuses on vowel sounds helps children recognize patterns within words. For example, understanding the differences between short and long vowel sounds, diphthongs, and vowel teams (like "ea" in "team" or "oa" in "boat") allows children to effectively decode unfamiliar words. This skill is vital for growing vocabulary and improving reading confidence.

Moreover, strong phonics skills contribute to better writing abilities. When children are familiar with vowel sounds, they can spell words more accurately, which helps them communicate their ideas clearly.

Effective reading and writing proficiency in early grades has a lasting impact on a child's academic success and overall confidence in learning new subjects. Thus, prioritizing vowel-focused phonics practice ensures that children build a robust foundation in their reading journey, setting them up for long-term educational achievement.