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Unlock your child's phonics potential with our Extra Challenge Missing Vowels Worksheets, designed for ages 5-7. These engaging activities boost critical reading skills by asking young learners to identify and fill in the missing vowels in simple words. Perfect for early readers ready for the next step, our printable sheets blend education with fun, nurturing your child's foundational literacy at their own pace. Ideal for both classroom use and at-home practice, these worksheets not only foster vowel recognition but also enhance spelling, vocabulary, and overall word comprehension. Jumpstart your child's reading journey with this enriching, confidence-boosting resource!


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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.
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Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound I | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound I | PDF Worksheet 1

Short Vowel Sound I Worksheet

This free printable phonics worksheet will get your kid prepped for reading! It's a maze to help the dog complete the word “zip” with the missing letter I. Have your kid say the word aloud to learn the I sound. It's a great way to practice reading, writing and spelling skills. Check out here for more phonics worksheets!
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Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1

Short Vowel Sound E Worksheet

This free printable phonics worksheet helps kids learn the short vowel sound E. Kids need to help the dog complete the word “hen” by finding their way through a maze. It teaches kids to see the connection between letters and sounds and also strengthens their writing and spelling skills. Fun and educational, this phonics worksheet is great for kids. Want more? Check out here.
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Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1

Short Vowel Sound O Worksheet

Help your child learn the short vowel sound O with this fun and free printable phonics worksheet! They'll need to complete the maze to help the dog finish the word "fox" with the missing letter O. Engage their fine motor muscles while they color or trace the maze with crayon or pencil. This educational activity is sure to bring a smile to your little learner's face! For more phonics worksheets, check here.
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Extra Challenge Missing Vowels activities are incredibly valuable for parents and teachers who are guiding children aged 5-7 through the early stages of reading and literacy. At this critical developmental stage, young learners are starting to identify letters and sounds, and beginning to understand how they form words. By participating in Missing Vowels exercises, children enhance their phonemic awareness, a fundamental skill necessary for proficient reading.

When children engage with Missing Vowels activities, they learn to internally vocalize and manipulate sounds, fostering an understanding of word patterns and structures. This practice helps them become more fluent readers, as they start to recognize common spellings and word formations without the full visual assistance from all letters.

Moreover, these activities can make learning interactive and fun. The challenge of figuring out which vowels are missing promotes problem-solving skills and keeps children engaged and motivated. It allows children to play with words and sounds in a way that feels like a game rather than just another classroom task. This combination of learning and play encourages a positive attitude towards reading and literacy.

Finally, by supporting this specific skill, parents and teachers are laying down a critical foundation for more advanced literacy skills, our ultimate goal: to equip children with the tools needed for effective communication and lifelong learning.