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Reading: OI and OY Worksheet
Reading: OI and OY Worksheet

Reading: OI and OY Worksheet

Ask your students if they know the rule for words with /oi/ or /oy/ sound. If not, it's easy to learn! Rule: If /oy/ at end of word, spell with 'oy'; if /oi/ in middle of word, spell with 'oi'. Use this worksheet to help them master these digraphs and improve their ability to decode.
Reading: OI and OY Worksheet
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Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet
Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet

Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet

Practice the "th" digraph with this fun worksheet from Kids Academy! See how it appears at the beginning, middle, or end of words and help learners fill in the blanks. Check if they got it right by finding the th digraph at the bottom!
Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet
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Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet

This printable worksheet helps kids practice differentiating between short and long vowel sounds. They'll use context clues to figure out which words make sense in simple sentences. A great way to build reading and writing skills!
Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet
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Spelling PDF Worksheets: A Cup, an Ape and Tea
Spelling PDF Worksheets: A Cup, an Ape and Tea

A Cup, an Ape and Tea Spelling Worksheet

Check out Kids Academy's new English vocab worksheet! You'll find three lines with three words each. Practice your pronunciation and writing by writing them one by one. We have more free spelling word worksheets on our website, so download and practice today!
A Cup, an Ape and Tea Spelling Worksheet
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Finding the Sounds Worksheet
Finding the Sounds Worksheet

Finding the Sounds Worksheet

This free colorful worksheet assists children in learning words and breaking them down into sounds. It boosts auditory discrimination, phonological awareness and fine motor skills. Picture clues help them read confidently, and they can check the appropriate boxes to practice their reading skills.
Finding the Sounds Worksheet
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Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 1 Worksheet Preview
Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 1 Worksheet Preview

Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 1 Worksheet

Decide which letter matches each word and picture in this fun phonics worksheet. Slide your finger over each word, trying out each letter to check for matches. Once each pair is solved, trace the dotted lines with pencil to complete the printable. Who knew learning could be so enjoyable?
Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 1 Worksheet
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Letter l and M Sounds Worksheet
Letter l and M Sounds Worksheet

Letter l and M Sounds Worksheet

Our Kids Academy phonics practice pages give clear instructions and captivating pictures to pique children's interest. This fun worksheet helps kids identify a picture, then match its beginning sound. Listen and say each word - does it start with "L" or "M"? Trace the dotted line from the letter to the correct match and listen closely to the sound it makes.
Letter l and M Sounds Worksheet
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Consonant Blend Dr and Tr Printable Worksheet
Consonant Blend Dr and Tr Printable Worksheet

Consonant Blends: "Dr" and "Tr" Printable

Pictures of the words provide a visual cue, and sound-outs help with auditory cues.
Consonant Blends: "Dr" and "Tr" Printable
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Long and Short E Worksheet
Long and Short E Worksheet

Long and Short E Worksheet

This fun printout makes learning phonics enjoyable for Grade 3 students. Get them to read the words “tree” and “bed” to recognize the different sounds of the letter “E”. After hearing the words they can color the words and the pictures to understand differences between long and short vowels.
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Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Divide your class into teams and have them work together to identify and pronounce the long O sound in words like "boat" and "flow". As they read aloud, have the rest of the class listen attentively. Then let teams color in the words and matching pictures, reinforcing the lesson. This simple printout is perfect for phonics lessons and a fun way to energize your class.
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Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
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Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet
Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet

Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet

Ask students if they can identify the objects in the worksheet and spell the words. Guide them to find and circle the letters that match the picture. This exercise should be easy-peasy for advanced spellers.
Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet
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Words with sound k Reading Worksheet
Words with sound k Reading Worksheet

Words with sound k Reading Worksheet

Help your preschooler master the hard "k" sound with this fun worksheet from Kids Academy! Ask your child to say each picture aloud and circle only the pictures that start with "k". This early reading exercise will boost phonics skills and is sure to be loved by your little learner!
Words with sound k Reading Worksheet
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Phonics skills are a foundational element of early childhood literacy, crucial for children aged 3-7. Parents and teachers should be vigilant about normal phonics development because it directly affects a child's ability to read, write, and spell. Phonics involves the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters, making it the building blocks of language.

When children are comfortable with phonics, they can decode new words, understand word structures, and enhance their pronunciation. This early competence fosters confidence, encouraging a positive attitude towards learning and reading. Research indicates that phonics-based reading instruction can have long-term benefits on children’s literacy skills, influencing their overall academic success.

If parents and teachers emphasize phonics skills from a young age, children are less likely to encounter reading difficulties later on. Struggles with reading can negatively impact self-esteem and limit a child's access to information, hampering overall educational progress. By ensuring proficiency in phonics, children also develop critical brain functions related to memory, auditory processing, and cognitive development.

In summary, attention to phonics skills in the early years equips children with essential tools for academic achievement and lifelong learning, highlighting why both parents and teachers should prioritize this in early education.