Enhance your child’s reading abilities with our comprehensive Phonics Skills Development worksheets for ages 6-7. Kids Academy offers a variety of engaging, age-appropriate activities designed to foster phonetic awareness, decoding, and word recognition. Each printable worksheet focuses on core phonics principles, providing fun and interactive exercises that help children grasp essential reading skills. Perfect for both classroom and home use, these resources support early literacy by mixing vibrant visuals with practical tasks, making learning enjoyable and effective. Equip your young reader with the tools they need for academic success with our expertly crafted worksheets today.


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Ew words worksheet
Ew words worksheet

EW Words Worksheet

Practice the diphthong ew and boost your child's vocabulary with this fun ew words worksheet! Filled with illustrations, it will help your child hone their reading and spelling skills. Plus, the tricky words will make it both enjoyable and rewarding!
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Vowel team ai Worksheet
Vowel team ai Worksheet

Vowel team ai Worksheet

Kids will have a blast learning about the -ai digraph with this fun worksheet. They'll read words with it and practice their motor skills as they help the animal duo get back to the train station. With success, they'll smile and enjoy the activity!
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Spelling worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds O
Spelling worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds O

Short vowel Sounds "o" Spelling Worksheet

This worksheet will get your child thinking! Have them look at the pictures, read the words and check the ending of each. They'll learn to analyze words and vowel sounds using the Short Vowel Sounds "O" spelling worksheet.
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Long and Short I Worksheet
Long and Short I Worksheet

Long and Short I Worksheet

Print the worksheet and have the students read "pig" and "fire". Check for understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Color in words and pictures to make learning phonics fun! This exercise is perfect for introducing the topic to your students.
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Sounds to Communicate Worksheet
Sounds to Communicate Worksheet

Sounds to Communicate Worksheet

Sounds are important for communication. Ask your students to name sounds people, animals and things make. Then, review this worksheet with them and see if they can identify the activities. Ask them to circle examples of sounds used to communicate.
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Long and Short O Worksheet
Long and Short O Worksheet

Long and Short O Worksheet

Help your students recognize the difference between long and short «Os» with this fun printout. Let them read and color-in "rope" and "mop" simultaneously. Listen to the different sounds, then color the words and pictures. Great for classes, it'll make your phonics lesson memorable and enjoyable.
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Phonics skills development is crucial for children aged 6-7, as it serves as the foundation for reading and writing. During this formative period, children transition from recognizing letters to understanding the relationship between letters and sounds. Phonics equips them with the tools to decode words, making reading a more accessible and enjoyable task.

For parents and teachers, prioritizing phonics skills means promoting literacy and academic success. When children grasp phonics rules, they can independently sound out unfamiliar words, enhancing their reading fluency and confidence. This early proficiency fosters a positive attitude towards reading, which is vital for lifelong learning.

Moreover, phonics helps children develop better spelling and writing skills. By understanding sound-letter associations, they can construct words more accurately and express their thoughts clearly. Solid phonics skills also lay the groundwork for advanced literacy and comprehension activities that they'll encounter in higher grades, providing a smoother educational journey.

Ignoring this foundational step can lead to struggles in reading and writing, resulting in frustration and a lack of interest in academic pursuits. Therefore, a strong emphasis on phonics during these early years ensures that children build the needed skills to thrive academically and develop a love for learning.