Normal Long Vowels Worksheets for Ages 8-9
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Discover engaging Long Vowels Worksheets designed specifically for ages 8-9! These expertly crafted resources from Kids Academy help young learners master vowel sounds through entertaining activities and exercises. Each worksheet focuses on reinforcing the understanding of long vowel phonograms, enhancing reading fluency and spelling accuracy. With a variety of formats, including word matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and reading practice, kids stay motivated and learn at their own pace. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, our long vowels worksheets support literacy development while making phonics fun and interactive. Boost your child’s language skills today with these comprehensive resources!
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Long Vowel Review Worksheet
Vowel teams like "ea" and "ai" help us make words, and understanding these patterns aids emerging readers in becoming more fluent. This review worksheet has students finding words with vowel teams that make the long vowel sound, and helps them recognize high-frequency words.
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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
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Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
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Two Sounds for OO Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids learn the different sounds of the -oo digraph. They match words based on whether they sound like moon or book, plus practice fine motor skills tracing lines. Fun and educational!
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Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet
This worksheet is perfect for helping young learners master the /ee/ vowel team. It shows the first vowel with a long sound and the second vowel silent. It also provides pictures for unfamiliar words for readers of all levels. It's an ideal resource for teaching phonics skills.
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Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
Ask your kids if they can name any common words with the /oo/ sound. Read each word with them and help them pronounce it. Then, have them circle the words that have the /oo/ sound as in moon.
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
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Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet
Help your kids identify objects and better count syllables in words. Look at the printout images with them and have them say each word out loud. Ask them to count syllables and tick the box with the correct number. With this worksheet, your kids will become more skilled.
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Understanding normal long vowels is crucial for children aged 8-9 because it forms an essential part of their reading and writing development. Long vowels, which are vowels that say their own names (like the 'a' in "cake" or the 'i' in "bike"), help children grasp the patterns of English pronunciation and spelling. When children recognize and use long vowels correctly, they can better decode words, making reading smoother and more pleasurable.
For parents and teachers, supporting children in learning long vowels reduces reading struggles and fosters confidence. Mastery of this phonetic rule also translates to improved spelling skills. For example, knowing that a silent 'e' at the end of a word often makes the vowel before it long, helps kids spell and understand words with similar structures.
At this developmental stage, enhancing these skills promotes more fluent reading, which is linked to greater comprehension—a critical academic skill. Moreover, the ability to read and spell proficiently enhances a child’s overall communication abilities, making it easier for them to articulate their thoughts and ideas. Therefore, focusing on long vowels is not just about better reading; it’s a foundational element that supports broader educational success.
