Reading: Foundational Skills worksheets for Kindergarten - Page 3
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The Sun and a Bee Spelling Worksheet
Let's learn new words together - grab this free vocabulary worksheet and trace two words. We know you'll succeed! Get more worksheets at Kids Academy - all materials are free. Have fun learning!
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The Sun and a Bee Spelling Worksheet
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Words with sound h Reading Worksheet
The letter H can often be heard in words! Check your child's knowledge with an engaging worksheet from Kids Academy. Ask them to go around a circle and name each image aloud. Listen for the starting sound and trace the line from the middle letter to the images with the sound. This is a great way to practice phonics!
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Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet
Help kids learn to read with this fun worksheet! Kids use picture clues to sound out words and trace the dotted lines to match each word to its corresponding image. Stimulating and interactive, this printable is a great way for little learners to practice phonics.
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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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Find Uppercase Letters J, K, and L Worksheet
Search for the uppercase letters J, K, and L in this fun worksheet! Help your child identify the starting sound of each picture, then look for the letters. Keep an eye out for numbers that look like letters. Swim with the jellyfish and solve this delightful puzzle!
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Find Uppercase Letters Y Z Worksheet
Download the worksheet! Help your youngster to learn the alphabet and distinguish uppercase from lowercase letters by having them circle the uppercase ones. It's an important first step towards reading and writing success!
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Sound Different Worksheet
Homophones can be tricky for new readers and writers. This PDF worksheet helps kids understand the differences using pictures. It asks them to draw lines to connect the homophones and provides concrete imagery for reference. It's a great way to learn the right definition and spelling of words that sound the same.
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Which Letter Should you Choose? Worksheet
Trace the dotted lines to connect images with their first letter: "n" or "m." Challenge your child to name each picture, then identify the first letter and trace to the right letter! Five images in total.
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Lowercase Letters j k l Worksheet
Teach your child the difference between uppercase and lowercase letters. Have them trace and write the lowercase letters j, k, and l, starting at the red dot. Guide your child's hand to form the letters correctly.
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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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Find lowercase Letters s t u Worksheet
Puzzles are great for boosting your child's thinking skills. Can they identify lowercase letters s, t and u? This free printout contains the letters mixed in with uppercase letters and numbers, all presented in a fun, colorful format - sure to keep them entertained as they learn!
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Uppercase Letters M, N, and O Worksheet
Download our easy-to-understand worksheet to help kids write M and N with ease! They'll trace dotted lines and follow arrows as they fill in the letters using a big red dot as a guide. The cute graphics will help them remember sounds too! Get your child writing quickly and confidently with this fun activity.
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Uppercase Letters G, H, and I Worksheet
Trace each letter with the big red dot, connecting them to sounds as you go. Then write G to I. Congrats on a job well done! Rock on with a cute hippo and iguana while working on this delightful kindergarten worksheet!
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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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Words with sound j Reading Worksheet
Don't be fooled: The letter J sounds like G in this letter sounds maze! Kids will enjoy helping Jack find Jill by listening to beginning sounds and tracing a path to the exit. Choose words that start with the letter J sound to complete the challenging maze!
Words with sound j Reading Worksheet
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Count Syllables: Odd Word Game Worksheet
Counting syllables strengthens kids' decoding skills. This printable helps them say common item names and chunk words for fluency and accuracy. They don't even realize they're working on their reading! Bright colors make it fun, so it's a fast and easy way to practice.
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Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet
Once Parts 1 and 2 are complete, this printable phonics worksheet will help kids take their reading skills to the next level! As they gain confidence, give them hints less often and direct their attention to three words in a row. Ask them to read and circle the correct word to complete!
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Forming Sentences: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Bake sales are great fun, offering a variety of goodies and treats! Kids also have a chance to make a bit of money. Help your students circle all the yummy baked goods with more than one in this worksheet - Douglas is hosting a bake sale and needs items in bulk!
Forming Sentences: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Words with Sound Q Reading Worksheet
Beginning readers will love this free PDF worksheet! Bright colors and familiar pictures make it fun, as they say the name of each image and work on fine motor skills. Letters “q” is featured among others, helping to recognize and isolate its sound, which is often seen with a “u” behind it.
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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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Uppercase and Lowercase Letters: Assessment Worksheet
Assess your child's knowledge of upper- and lowercase letters with this worksheet. Have them trace the dotted lines to match the lowercase letters with their uppercase counterparts. This is a great way to gauge their progress and identify any areas of difficulty. Get a better understanding of your child's capabilities and encourage their development!
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Read Words Order Part 2 Worksheet
Help your students make progress with reading by using this easy worksheet. It includes two pictures with short sentences your child should be able to read. Ask them to read these out loud, and if they're struggling, help them. Then, they should check the box that shows the page they'd read first.
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Reading foundational skills in kindergarten are crucial for early literacy development and long-term academic success. These skills form the bedrock for children's reading proficiency, which is essential for all subjects in school. When parents and teachers prioritize foundational skills, they help young learners develop phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension abilities. This early focus fosters not only the ability to decode words but also an understanding of language structure and meaning.
Support for reading skills starts in kindergarten can significantly influence lifelong learning habits. Children who build solid reading foundations early on are more likely to engage with text independently, understand content, and develop critical thinking abilities essential for future educational challenges. Moreover, by emphasizing reading skills, parents and teachers can inspire a love for reading, encourage curiosity, and promote effective communication skills.
In addition, investing attention in reading now can help identify and address any learning difficulties early, ensuring that all children have the opportunity for success. Ultimately, nurturing these skills in kindergarten creates a positive cycle that supports academic confidence and achievement, helping learners to thrive in their education journey and beyond.
