Discover our engaging Phonics Skills Worksheets designed specifically for 9-year-olds, aimed at enhancing reading fluency and comprehension. Our comprehensive collection features a variety of exercises that focus on phonemic awareness, vowel sounds, consonant blends, and word families. These worksheets promote interactive learning and critical thinking, helping young learners develop essential language skills in a fun and accessible way. Whether at home or in the classroom, our printable materials support educators and parents in fostering a love for reading. Explore our resources to empower your child’s literacy journey and build a strong foundation for future academic success!


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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.
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
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Letter I Tracing Worksheet Preview
Letter I Tracing Worksheet Preview

Letter I Tracing Worksheet

Kids can hone tracing, writing and identifying skills for the letter 'I' with this worksheet. Whether visual or reading/writing learners, every child can benefit from the tasks - tracing, writing and circling objects beginning with 'I'. This free sheet will soon get preschoolers confident with the 'I' letter!
Letter I Tracing Worksheet
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Long and Short Vowel E Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel E Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel E Spelling Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids master spelling with the letter "E". They read about long and short vowel sounds, view examples and sound out words to complete it. Two vowels distinguish long "E" sounds from its short vowel counterparts with just one.
Long and Short Vowel E Spelling Worksheet
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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 Vowel I Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel I Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel I Spelling Worksheet

When it comes to long "I" sounds, kids should look out for the letter "E" at the end. With examples and sounding out words, kids will improve spelling skills with this long/short "I" worksheet!
Long and Short Vowel I Spelling Worksheet
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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 are crucial for 9-year-olds as they form the foundation for proficient reading and writing. At this age, children are shifting from learning to read to reading to learn, making strong phonics knowledge essential for their academic success. Phonics teaches children the relationships between letters and sounds, helping them decode new words and improving their comprehension. This is especially important in an increasingly text-rich environment, where the ability to understand written information impacts performance across subjects.

Additionally, strong phonics skills can enhance vocabulary development, as children are better equipped to explore new reading materials independently. For parents and teachers, nurturing phonics skills can lead to boosted confidence in reluctant readers, making reading a more enjoyable and engaging activity. Phonics instruction also supports effective spelling and writing, crucial for clear communication.

In essence, investing time and resources in phonics skills not only benefits a child's literacy journey but also contributes to their overall academic development. By fostering these skills, parents and teachers equip children with essential tools to thrive in school and beyond, setting a strong educational foundation for future learning challenges.