Unlock the potential of your 9-year-old's reading abilities with our expertly crafted Phonics Skills Vowels Worksheets. At Kids Academy, we focus on phonics to ensure children master the fundamental vowel sounds, enhancing their reading fluency and word recognition. Our engaging and kid-friendly worksheets are designed to make learning both effective and fun. Through a variety of activities, children will gain confidence and improve their spelling and pronunciation skills. Perfect for classroom use or homeschooling, our resources support diverse learning needs while aligning with educational standards. Dive into a rich, phonics-learning experience with us today!


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Distinguish between Long E and Short E

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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

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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Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

This worksheet provides practice with letter combinations that make the long "i" sound while enhancing creativity and motor skills with a fun coloring activity. Unknowingly, new readers learn key phonics skills while having fun!
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Long and Short E Worksheet
Long and Short E Worksheet

Long and Short E Worksheet

This fun printout makes learning phonics enjoyable for Grade 3 students. Get them to read the words “tree” and “bed” to recognize the different sounds of the letter “E”. After hearing the words they can color the words and the pictures to understand differences between long and short vowels.
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Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Divide your class into teams and have them work together to identify and pronounce the long O sound in words like "boat" and "flow". As they read aloud, have the rest of the class listen attentively. Then let teams color in the words and matching pictures, reinforcing the lesson. This simple printout is perfect for phonics lessons and a fun way to energize your class.
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Phonics skills, especially mastering vowels, are foundational elements in early literacy that significantly impact a child's ability to read proficiently. For 9-year-olds, strengthening their phonics skills is crucial because it typically coincides with a transition phase where they move from learning to read to reading to learn.

At this age, children encounter more complex texts in various subjects, and their ability to decode and accurately pronounce words—skills inherently dependent on mastering vowel sounds—becomes essential. A solid grasp of phonics, especially correct vowel articulation and recognition, enhances spelling accuracy, enriches vocabulary, and fosters better comprehension.

Moreover, proficiency in phonics builds confidence, reducing frustration when faced with new or difficult words, and keeps children motivated and engaged in their studies. Additionally, early intervention in phonics can prevent future learning difficulties, setting a firm foundation for advanced literacy skills like writing and critical analysis.

As such, parents and teachers play a pivotal role in supporting phonics education for 9-year-olds. They can do this through various activities like reading aloud, engaging with phonics games, and practicing vowel sounds. This ensures that children not only become proficient readers but also develop a lifelong love for reading and learning.