Explore our comprehensive collection of Phonics Skills Normal Reading Worksheets designed for children ages 4-9! These engaging and interactive resources help young learners master essential phonics concepts, enhancing their reading abilities. Our worksheets include a variety of activities that target sound recognition, blending, and decoding, making learning fun and effective. Perfect for home or classroom use, they cater to different skill levels, ensuring every child can thrive. Encourage early literacy and boost confidence in reading with these thoughtfully crafted worksheets. Dive into phonics today and watch your child’s reading skills flourish! Ideal for parents and teachers seeking enriching educational experiences.


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Long /u/ Words Worksheet
Long /u/ Words Worksheet

Long /u/ Words Worksheet

Your child needs to learn phonetics to enunciate and differentiate words. This fun worksheet encourages them to find and draw lines connecting the long 'U' words in the word search. Help them read the words on the right side of the picture, then look for them in the word search (horizontally, backwards or vertically).
Long /u/ Words Worksheet
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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
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Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

Help your kids learn phonetics! Explain the different sounds and long/short variations. Emphasize that some vowel sounds are the same, e.g. ou = ow in cow. For practice, have them read aloud the words in the worksheet and check the box next to the spelling that matches the picture.
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet

Help kids learn to read with this fun worksheet! Kids use picture clues to sound out words and trace the dotted lines to match each word to its corresponding image. Stimulating and interactive, this printable is a great way for little learners to practice phonics.
Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet
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Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

See if students understand syllables with this fun worksheet. It teaches them that a syllable is a word part with a vowel sound. Kids read each word and choose how many parts it has. Doing this often helps them decode new words and gain confidence.
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet

Once Parts 1 and 2 are complete, this printable phonics worksheet will help kids take their reading skills to the next level! As they gain confidence, give them hints less often and direct their attention to three words in a row. Ask them to read and circle the correct word to complete!
Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet
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Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids recognize that /au/ and /aw/ can make the same sound. Students read sentences and pick the correct word with one of the digraphs. Understanding digraphs improves decoding and reading fluency. Perfect for reading and phonics classes.
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
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Reading: AW Words Worksheet
Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Practice decoding the /aw/ digraph with this printable. Students read sentences and select the word with the correct spelling to complete each one. Note, /aw/ is sometimes spelled /au/, so this worksheet helps prevent confusion. Have fun, and practice hard!
Reading: AW Words Worksheet
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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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Phonics skills are crucial for children aged 4-9 as they lay the foundation for effective reading and writing. During this developmental stage, children are naturally curious about sounds and letters, making it the ideal time to introduce phonics, which connects spoken sounds to written letters. Mastering phonics helps children decode new words independently, boosting their reading fluency and comprehension.

Parents and teachers should prioritize phonics because proficient reading skills are directly linked to academic success. Children who struggle with reading often face challenges across all subjects, leading to low self-esteem and a lack of motivation. By equipping children with strong phonics skills, we enable them to engage with texts more confidently, fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Moreover, phonics instruction enhances vocabulary development and and spelling skills, contributing to overall literacy. This knowledge is invaluable as early reading skills often predict later literacy outcomes. By nurturing phonics skills, parents and teachers play a vital role in giving children the tools they need for successful communication, critical thinking, and learning. Supporting phonics in the early years yields lasting benefits, setting the stage for academic achievement and personal growth throughout life.