Boost your child's spelling skills with our "Missing Vowels Worksheets" designed for ages 6-9! These engaging extra challenge worksheets help young learners enhance their phonetic awareness and language development. By removing vowels, children practice critical thinking and problem-solving as they learn to recognize words in fun new ways. Ideal for classroom settings or at-home learning, these worksheets provide an exciting opportunity for kids to improve vocabulary while gaining confidence in their spelling abilities. Our collection encourages creativity and makes learning enjoyable through various themed activities. Give your child the tools they need to excel in reading and writing!


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The Short O Sound

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  • 6-9
  • 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, particularly activities like "Extra Challenge: Missing Vowels," is crucial for children aged 6-9 because it enhances their literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. At this developmental stage, children are honing their reading and writing abilities, and mastering spelling is foundational to their overall language development.

The "Missing Vowels" activity promotes critical thinking and problem-solving as children learn to identify word patterns without relying on every letter. This not only reinforces their understanding of phonemic awareness but also encourages them to recognize familiar word structures. As they can complete this activity without extensive adult guidance, it also boosts their confidence and independence in learning.

Moreover, regular spelling practice cultivates a sense of accomplishment and improves vocabulary retention, which ultimately aids in reading comprehension. Encouraging parents and teachers to integrate such interactive practices into learning routines makes spelling engaging and less of a chore, fostering a love for language. In an increasingly literate world, these skills are essential for academic success, making it vital for parents and teachers to prioritize and support targeted spelling challenges in their children's learning journey.