Normal Phonics Worksheets for Ages 6-9 - Page 3
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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!
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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.
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Rhyming Words Rhyming Worksheet
This worksheet is great for honing pre-reading skills. It helps kids make connections between pictures and written words, use problem-solving, and recognize sounds and words that rhyme. Have fun exploring rhyming words with your child, and they'll be rhyming in no time!
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Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet
Phonetics sounds can be combined to create a new sound - like a digraph. A great example is the /sh/ sound. Words like 'brush' and 'fish' can be heard. Ask your child to provide more examples. Look at the pictures in the PDF and see if they can identify the objects. Additionally, help them find the digraph missing from each word.
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Beginning Sound «n» Worksheet
Help your emerging reader learn the initial «n» sound with this free PDF worksheet! Strengthen fine motor skills by tracing circles around words beginning with «n». Pictures are clear and engaging, giving beginning Phonics learners the right amount of practice and the confidence to succeed.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
Have your students identify the objects in the images and if they struggle, help them check for the /ch/ digraph. This digraph forms a new sound when two or more consonants are combined, so it can be helpful to point it out to them in the colourful printout.
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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.
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Rhyming Words Worksheet
Does your child know about rhyming words? Get them interested in poetry and explain that these words have similar sounds when pronounced. Read the words on each sailboat to your child and ask them to identify the rhyming pairs. Guide them to check the sailboats.
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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!
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There, Their, They're Worksheet
Explain to your kids the difference between 'there', 'their' and 'they're'. These three words are homophones - spelt similarly but with different meanings. Help them choose the correct homophones when completing sentences, and trace the line to the right word.
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Twin Onset Worksheet
Children's phonological skills and reading/spelling strategies are strengthened by isolating initial consonants. This fun PDF worksheet encourages kids to trace the correct onset letter and hone fine motor skills. It's a great way to introduce early reading and spelling.
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The /th/ Sound Worksheet
Confuse your students no more: have them use this worksheet to understand the /th/ sound and its two variants. With pictures, ask them to say the name of each one. Help them identify the voiced /th/ sound, like in 'mother', by having them say it aloud. Download the pdf to get started.
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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!
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Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
See if students understand syllables with this fun worksheet. It teaches them that a syllable is a word part with a vowel sound. Kids read each word and choose how many parts it has. Doing this often helps them decode new words and gain confidence.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Phonics is a crucial building block in early literacy education, especially for children ages 6-9, who are either refining their reading skills or encountering more complex texts. Understanding Normal Phonics supports phonemic awareness, the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words, essential for decoding unfamiliar words. As children learn to connect sounds with letters, they become more confident and independent readers, making reading a joyful experience rather than a struggle.
Parents and teachers should care deeply about normal phonics because it lays the groundwork for language development and comprehension skills. Improved phonics skills not only enhance reading fluency but also expand vocabulary and improve writing abilities. In an increasingly reading-centric world, proficient literacy fosters better academic performance across subjects and cultivates critical thinking skills.
Furthermore, implementing a structured phonics program can help identify and support struggling readers early on, preventing future literacy issues. By equipping children with strong phonetic skills, parents and teachers empower them with the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond. Ultimately, investing time and resources into phonics education is an investment in a child’s lifelong love of learning and literacy.
