Our "Letter-Sound Recognition Normal Phonics Worksheets for Ages 4-9" are designed to help young learners master the fundamental skills of phonics. These engaging activities are perfect for young children learning to connect letters with their corresponding sounds. Each worksheet includes fun and interactive tasks that strengthen phonemic awareness, improve pronunciation, and enhance reading fluency. Ideal for preschool to third grade, these worksheets support early literacy by building a strong foundation in letter-sound relationships. Download today to make learning phonics a delightful adventure for your child or student!


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The Letter D Sound

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  • 4-9
  • Letter-sound recognition
  • Phonics
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Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

Have your students identify the objects in the images and if they struggle, help them check for the /ch/ digraph. This digraph forms a new sound when two or more consonants are combined, so it can be helpful to point it out to them in the colourful printout.
Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
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What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

Help your kids practice the long /o/ sound with words such as 'boat', 'goat' and 'float'. Ask them to identify and circle the images in the worksheet that have the same sound. Award bonus points if they come up with more words with 'oa' spelling!
What Sounds Like Float? 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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Beginning sound d worksheet
Beginning sound d worksheet

Beginning Sound D Worksheet

Reinforce phonics with this vibrant beginning sound d worksheet! Pictures help kids identify words beginning with 'd' and develop early reading skills. Sounding out each word increases literacy!
Beginning Sound D Worksheet
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Letter-sound recognition, also known as phonics, is fundamental for children aged 4-9 as it is the bridge to fluent reading and writing skills. For both parents and teachers, understanding and supporting phonics is crucial because it forms the basis of a child's literacy development. Phonics teaches children to link letters to their corresponding sounds, allowing them to decode new words by understanding patterns rather than memorizing each word individually. This skill is essential for early reading success.

For parents, helping children with phonics at home reinforces what is taught in school, creating a consistent and supportive learning environment. Reading together and practicing sounds at home boosts the child's confidence and enjoyment in reading. Meanwhile, teachers use structured phonics instruction to equip students with strategies to tackle unfamiliar words, increase their reading fluency, and improve comprehension.

Furthermore, without a strong phonics foundation, children may struggle with reading, which can impact their confidence and academic performance across subjects, since nearly all areas of learning require reading skills. By caring about and supporting phonics education, both parents and teachers ensure children build robust literacy skills early on, setting them up for continued success and fostering a lifelong love of reading.