Enhance your child's spelling skills with our "Missing Vowels Worksheets" designed for ages 5-7. These engaging spelling practice worksheets challenge young learners to fill in the gaps and identify missing vowels, boosting their phonics and vocabulary retention. Perfect for home or classroom use, each worksheet tantalizes students with fun themes and illustrations that keep them motivated. As they tackle these Extra Challenge sheets, children will reinforce their understanding of vowel sounds and improve their spelling confidence. Stepping up their learning journey has never been this fun—download our worksheets today and watch your child's spelling skills flourish!


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The Short O Sound

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  • 5-7
  • Spelling practice
  • Missing Vowels
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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!
Short Vowel Sound I Worksheet
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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.
Short Vowel Sound E Worksheet
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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.
Short Vowel Sound O Worksheet
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Spelling practice, especially activities like "Extra Challenge Missing Vowels," is essential for children aged 5-7 as it significantly impacts their literacy development. At this age, children are building foundational reading and writing skills, and mastering spelling is crucial for effective communication. Engaging in exercises that involve removing vowels encourages them to think critically about the structure of words, which enhances phonemic awareness—the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in spoken words.

These types of spelling challenges make learning interactive and fun, fostering a positive attitude towards language and literacy. As children fill in the missing vowels, they practice recognizing patterns, recall vocabulary, and improve their spelling skills. This activity also promotes problem-solving and memory retention, both vital for academic success.

Moreover, involving parents or teachers in this process strengthens the support system around the child. It allows adults to monitor progress, offer encouragement, and create a collaborative learning environment. By prioritizing spelling practice like "Missing Vowels," adults help lay the groundwork for improved reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and ultimately, lifelong learning skills. Investing time in spelling during these formative years ensures children develop confidence, a critical asset for any future academic endeavors.