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    Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Vowels for age 4-9!

    The Short A Sound

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    Silent E Maze Worksheet
    Silent E Maze Worksheet

    Silent E Maze Worksheet

    Kids love mazes! This fun printable worksheet lets them help a mama snake get home to her babies, using Silent E words. They'll practice fine motor skills, while they draw lines through words that have Silent E and words with closed syllables that don't. It's a great way to help them recognize Silent E words!
    Silent E Maze Worksheet
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    Is It Short A? Reading Worksheet
    Is It Short A? Reading Worksheet

    Is It Short A? Reading Worksheet

    Struggling readers may have difficulty distinguishing short from long vowels. With this fun PDF worksheet, they practice identifying the corresponding short «ă» by naming each picture and ticking the right boxes. It's a great way to work on decoding and fluency skills!
    Is It Short A? Reading Worksheet
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    Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
    Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet

    Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet

    Your emergent reader can have fun while practicing their short vowel sounds with this free, brightly colored worksheet. They'll identify one-syllable words by their pictures, then match the correct ending for each. They'll gain an understanding of how short vowel sounds vary in closed syllables with different endings, without even realizing it!
    Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
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    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

    Encourage your kids to complete this fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and objects in the pictures. Read the incomplete sentences aloud, and then find the correct word to finish the sentence. Check their work.
    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
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    What do you hear Worksheet
    What do you hear Worksheet

    What do you hear Worksheet

    Kids can practice distinguishing between r-controlled vowel teams /ar/ and /or/ with this worksheet. The pictures help identify the words and the sounds heard. Tracing a line to the correct sound supports fine motor skills development.
    What do you hear Worksheet
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    Long or Short Vowel Sound? Worksheet
    Long or Short Vowel Sound? Worksheet

    Long or Short Vowel Sound? Worksheet

    Help your kids learn the difference between long and short vowels with this worksheet. Point at each object and check their pronunciation. Ask them to identify the long and short vowel words and guide them to circle those with long vowels. Give them a thumbs up if they get it right!
    Long or Short Vowel Sound? Worksheet
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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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    Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
    Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet

    Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet

    When 'ee', 'ea' and 'ay' are in words, they usually make the long /e/ and /a/ sounds. Examples of words with 'ee' are "sheep", 'beach' and 'seat' with 'ea', and 'clay' and 'play' with 'ay'. Check this colourful worksheet with your kids; help them find the words that make the long /e/ sound like 'sheep'.
    Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
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    Why Vowels? Reading Worksheet
    Why Vowels? Reading Worksheet

    Why Vowels? Reading Worksheet

    This worksheet teaches kids to spell words with vowels. It features familiar pics for them to recognize, and they practice fine motor skills by circling the correct spelling. It's an enjoyable way for kids to learn how to spell and promote reading skills.
    Why Vowels? Reading 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: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet
    Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet

    Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet

    Learning about long and short vowel sounds can be tricky, especially with the letter U. Extra practice with this worksheet is recommended for mastering this sound. Children read words with the different vowel sounds and categorize them. Great for instruction, practice and reteaching in reading classes.
    Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet
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    Long I, O, U words worksheet
    Long I, O, U words worksheet

    Long I, O, U Words Worksheet

    This fun phonics worksheet has your child race the tortoise and hare to the finish line. Find all the long vowel sounds to win! It'll help your child's recognition of long I, O, and U words without him realizing it!
    Long I, O, U Words Worksheet
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    Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet
    Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet

    Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet

    Help your new readers have fun and build their sight word vocabulary! Guide the mice to their prize cheese by having them trace the route on the worksheet, using words with the long o and long i sounds. But watch out for the kitty!
    Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet
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    Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet
    Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet

    Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet

    Phonetics and its sounds can be tricky for kids. They can read and spell, but long and short vowels might be difficult. Use this phonetic worksheet to teach them to identify words with the short /a/ or long /a/ sound. Kids have to find the words ending with 'e' (long sound) and words with one vowel (short sound, e.g. 'mat'). Colourful printout makes it fun and easy to learn!
    Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet
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    Short Vowel Detective Worksheet
    Short Vowel Detective Worksheet

    Short Vowel Detective Worksheet

    Help your kids become phonetics masters by teaching them how to tell the difference between long and short vowels. As it may be difficult for them, take a look at a worksheet together. Have them pronounce the words and check the box for the vowel sound they hear. This is a great way for them to learn quickly and easily.
    Short Vowel Detective Worksheet
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    Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet
    Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet

    Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet

    This worksheet focuses on the vowel team /ai/ which makes the long A sound. Students are challenged to find the correct path through the puzzle following only words with the /ai/ sound. Bright illustrations help kids understand unknown words.
    Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet
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    Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
    Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

    Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

    Provide your students with valuable practice in distinguishing long and short E sounds with this worksheet. They'll look at pictures and read the words, then decide which sound is being used. It's an effective tool to help them master a difficult concept.
    Reading: Long E and Short E 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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    Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet
    Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet

    Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet

    Teach your child phonics with a fun worksheet! Ask your child to name a vowel sound and listen if it's long or short. Differentiating between long and short vowel sounds can be tricky, but this matching worksheet makes it easy for kids to understand. Have fun and master phonics - the worksheet will help them understand the difference between long and short vowel sounds!
    Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet
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    Is It Silent? Worksheet
    Is It Silent? Worksheet

    Is It Silent? Worksheet

    Phonetics can be tricky, like the sound of /e/ in 'egg' vs. the silent /e/ at the end of 'slime'. Ask your students to give more examples. Read out the words in this worksheet with your kids and ask them to identify the silent /e/ ones.
    Is It Silent? Worksheet
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    Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1
    Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1

    Long Vowel Sound E Worksheet

    Practice distinguishing long and short vowel sound E with this free printable! Kids must complete the word “bee” by tracing the maze and adding the missing letter E. Remind them to say the word aloud to help sharpen their phonics ear. Get more phonics fun with the vowel sound E here.
    Long Vowel Sound E Worksheet
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    Words with Long U Reading Worksheet
    Words with Long U Reading Worksheet

    Words with Long U Reading Worksheet

    Help your new reader master vowel recognition with this fun worksheet. By using picture clues and practicing fine motor skills, they'll learn to differentiate between words with the long and short «u» sound. Your learner will also get to practice vowel discrimination in high-frequency words. It's a great way to learn the importance of vowels in reading!
    Words with Long U Reading Worksheet
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    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound U | PDF Worksheet 2
    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound U | PDF Worksheet 2

    Short Vowel Sound U Worksheet

    Practice abc phonics to help young learners link sounds to letters. This free printable phonics worksheet helps your kid learn the short vowel sound U. Guide them through the maze to help the dog complete the word "sun". Make sure they say the word out loud to emphasize the short U sound. Check out more phonics worksheets with mazes here.
    Short Vowel Sound U Worksheet
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    Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet
    Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet

    Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet

    This worksheet helps emerging readers use picture clues to identify familiar words and practice tracing and fine-motor abilities. It also reinforces spelling by helping them distinguish middle sounds in words. A great way to build listening and literacy skills!
    Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet
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    Vowels are essential building blocks of language, and understanding them is crucial for children aged 4-9 years as they lay the groundwork for literacy skills. Parents and teachers should prioritize vowel instruction because vowels (a, e, i, o, u) form the core of words, contributing to phonemic awareness—a fundamental skill needed for reading and writing.

    At this age, children are developing their ability to decode words, and a solid grasp of vowels enhances their phonics skills, allowing them to recognize and pronounce words accurately. This boosts their confidence in reading, leading to a more enjoyable learning experience. Furthermore, understanding vowel sounds helps children with spelling, as many words rely heavily on vowel usage.

    Moreover, vowel games and activities can make learning engaging and interactive, fostering a love for reading early on. When children become skilled in vowel recognition and sounds, they are better equipped to progress in their reading fluency and comprehension.

    In summary, parents and teachers should emphasize the importance of vowels for children aged 4-9, as it empowers them in literacy, enhances their communication skills, and sets a strong foundation for future academic success.