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Sight Words: A Day at the Park Worksheet
Sight Words: A Day at the Park Worksheet

Sight Words: A Day at the Park Worksheet

This worksheet offers kids practice reading sight words in a story. With picture clues and repetitive wording, they'll work with words that can't be sounded out to reinforce their learning. This is an important step in the reading process that helps kids become more confident readers.
Sight Words: A Day at the Park Worksheet
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Tricky Words Worksheet
Tricky Words Worksheet

Tricky Words Worksheet

Young authors can find homonyms tricky - this brightly coloured worksheet will help them gain practice. Tracing lines to identify homonyms in easy-to-read sentences will also help improve their fine motor skills, essential for effective writing.
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Arctic Animals Worksheet
Arctic Animals Worksheet

Arctic Animals Worksheet

Kids love animals and this worksheet is a great way to teach them where they live. It reinforces classification skills and introduces new animals, like the Arctic hare. Use it to discuss the Arctic climate and how these animals live, then ask your child where other animals live to keep the conversation going.
Arctic Animals Worksheet
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3D Shapes in Real Life Cone Printable
3D Shapes in Real Life Cone Printable

Shapes in Real Life: Cone Worksheet

Help your child get ahead in math by learning about geometry, including 3D objects, with this 3D shapes in real life cone 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.
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Sight Word Worksheet: Baby, Boat, Bird
Sight Word Worksheet: Baby, Boat, Bird

Baby, Boat, Bird Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet

Sight words are an essential part of fluency; help kids build it by writing and reading them. This worksheet is a great way to start.
Baby, Boat, Bird Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet
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Animal Word Search Worksheet
Animal Word Search Worksheet

Animal Word Search Worksheet

Students can have fun and strengthen spelling and vocabulary skills with this word search worksheet. Search for animal words and circle the letters in the puzzle. Words can be found forwards, backwards, horizontally or vertically, providing a great challenge to foster critical thinking skills. An enriching activity for all ages!
Animal Word Search Worksheet
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Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

This fun worksheet with pictures boosts phonics skills - differentiating between long «ī» and short «i» sounds in 1- and 2-syllable words. Kids use picture clues to read words, then check off the correct ones. It's a great way for new readers to practice early reading skills and find success on their own.
Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
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Spelling worksheet: "ack" words
Spelling worksheet: "ack" words

Words Ending in "ack" Spelling Worksheet

Master them in no time!
Words Ending in "ack" Spelling Worksheet
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Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet
Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet

Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet

Test your child's picture identification skills by pointing at common items in your house and asking them to name them. Then, look at the objects in this worksheet with your little one. Point at each one, ask for the name, then ask which spelling is correct. Help them circle the correct word.
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Irregular Words Worksheet
Irregular Words Worksheet

Irregular Words Worksheet

This fun word search worksheet helps kids practice reading irregular words and build their sight word banks. They'll also get practice with visual discrimination and fine motor skills as they hunt down the words.
Irregular Words Worksheet
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet

This fun worksheet tests your child's sound recognition skills for each part of a word. Ask your child to name each image and trace the line to match it with the corresponding letter. Listen for beginning sounds on 1st, middle sounds on 2nd, and ending sounds on 3rd. Encourage learning with this colorful and interactive activity!
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Black
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Black

Black Tracing Color Words Printable

Tracing is essential for kids to learn good handwriting and boost their fine motor skills. This handwriting worksheet lets kids trace the word "black" letter by letter using a black crayon and spot all the black items. With this free printable, they'll have fun while writing! For more practice, check out the link.
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Spelling practice is crucial for children aged 5-6 as it lays the foundation for their literacy skills, which are essential for academic success and effective communication. At this young age, children are in a critical stage of brain development where they are highly receptive to learning new concepts, including language and spelling.

Engaging in spelling practice helps with word recognition, vocabulary development, and phonemic awareness, all of which are fundamental for reading and writing proficiency. By understanding how letters combine to form words, children can improve their ability to decode new words, making reading a more enjoyable and less frustrating experience.

For parents and teachers, investing time in spelling practice can also enhance a child’s confidence and independence, leading to a positive attitude toward learning. Spelling exercises can be integrated with fun activities like games and rhymes, making the learning process enjoyable rather than a chore.

Furthermore, early spelling practice helps identify any learning difficulties, allowing for timely interventions that can tailor instruction to meet individual needs. This proactive approach can prevent future academic struggles and ensure all children have a fair start.

Overall, prioritizing spelling practice equips young learners with essential tools for their educational journey and fosters a lifelong love for reading and writing.