Normal Long Vowels Worksheets for Ages 5-9 - Page 2
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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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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 and Short E Worksheet
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Long Vowel E Printable
Help your child learn to read and spell with long vowel E with this printable worksheet. It'll teach them different spellings of E and how to recognize words with similar spellings that might not sound the same. They'll become a pro in no time!
Long Vowel E Printable
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Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet
Help your kids identify objects and better count syllables in words. Look at the printout images with them and have them say each word out loud. Ask them to count syllables and tick the box with the correct number. With this worksheet, your kids will become more skilled.
Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should care about normal long vowels for children aged 5-9 because this foundational literacy skill significantly impacts their reading and spelling development. Long vowels, which sound like the letter names (e.g., 'a' in 'cake', 'e' in 'see', 'i' in 'kite', 'o' in 'road', and 'u' in 'true'), help children understand the correlation between letters and sounds, a key component of phonics.
Mastering long vowels enriches vocabulary by allowing children to accurately read and comprehend words, thus laying the groundwork for fluent reading. This is particularly vital for developing confidence and avoiding future literacy challenges. At these ages, children's brains are exceptionally receptive to language learning; comfortable familiarity with long vowels sets up a positive cycle of motivation and achievement.
Early teaching of long vowels also minimizes common confusion between short and long vowel sounds, aiding clearer verbal and written communication. Phonics knowledge, beginning with simple vowel sounds, promotes decoding abilities. Recognizing patterns, such as the silent 'e' at the end of words that signals a long vowel, builds cognitive strategies for learning more complex words as they advance academically.
Igniting a love for reading at this stage can be transformative, fostering an educational curiosity that benefits lifelong learning. Hence, focused efforts by parents and teachers on ensuring children grasp long vowels will pave the way for their successful educational journeys.
