Discover engaging Phonics Skills Normal Reading Worksheets designed for children ages 5-7! These worksheets help young learners master essential phonics sounds, improving their reading and language skills through fun, interactive activities. Tailored to support early literacy development, each worksheet focuses on phonemic awareness, blending, and decoding, ensuring a strong foundation for effective reading. Ideal for use at home or in the classroom, these resources promote independent learning while making phonics enjoyable. With a variety of exercises that captivate young minds, our worksheets empower children to build confidence in their reading abilities. Foster a love for reading today with our phonics worksheets!


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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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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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 ages 5-7 as they serve as the foundation for reading proficiency. During this developmental stage, children are particularly receptive to phonics instruction, which teaches them the relationship between letters and sounds. Understanding phonics allows kids to decode words, contributing to their reading fluency and comprehension.

Parents and teachers should care about phonics because it directly influences a child's academic success. Early reading skills are linked to improved performance across subjects, as reading is fundamental to learning. Children who struggle with phonics may face long-term issues, such as difficulties in understanding text and reduced confidence in their abilities.

Moreover, a strong foundation in phonics can foster a love for reading and learning in children. When kids can successfully read independently, they are more likely to engage with a wide range of literature, supporting their cultural and social development. Additionally, in an increasingly digital world, strong reading skills open up opportunities for effective communication and critical thinking.

Investing in phonics skills during these formative years not only prepares children for successful academic journeys but also equips them with essential life skills, helping them to become competent and confident learners.