Discover our "Reading Enhancement Extra Challenge Alphabet Worksheets" designed specifically for children aged 5-8! These engaging worksheets provide an excellent opportunity for young learners to strengthen their reading skills while mastering the alphabet. With a variety of fun and interactive activities, children can enhance their letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary in a playful manner. Designed to challenge and stimulate young minds, our worksheets cater to diverse learning styles, encouraging both independent and guided practice. Help your child embark on their reading journey with confidence and joy, fostering a lifelong love for learning. Explore our collection today and watch them thrive!


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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 1

Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet

Teach your young learner about the long vowel A with this colorful free printable phonics worksheet. The long vowel A says its name while the short vowel A does not. Complete the worksheet by tracing the root to the toy train and helping the dog by filling in the missing letter A. Have them practice writing and spelling with phonics while having fun!
Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet
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Long I, O, U words worksheet
Long I, O, U words worksheet

Long I, O, U Words Worksheet

This fun phonics worksheet has your child race the tortoise and hare to the finish line. Find all the long vowel sounds to win! It'll help your child's recognition of long I, O, and U words without him realizing it!
Long I, O, U Words Worksheet
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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.
Short Vowel Sound U Worksheet
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