Discover engaging phonics practice normal reading worksheets designed specifically for children ages 6 to 7! Our expertly crafted worksheets provide young learners with essential reading skills, emphasizing phonemic awareness and sound-letter connections. Each worksheet offers fun activities that make learning exciting, helping kids to recognize letters and sounds while building confidence in their reading abilities. Parents and educators can easily access these resources to support children's literacy development at home or in the classroom. Boost your child's reading journey with our diverse selection of phonics worksheets, fostering critical skills that lay the foundation for lifelong reading success. Start exploring today!


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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Your students will love helping these birdies pick the short vowel eggs! Have them read the words in the thought bubbles, then check off the boxes with the same short vowel sounds. The bright colors of this free Worksheet will draw them in and get them practicing their vowels!
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet

Mastering phonics is key for kids to learn to read! This free worksheet uses fun pictures to help them sound out words. Ask them to name the images, then use the hints to say each word. Kids will become accomplished readers in no time!
Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet
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Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

The vowel digraph ea can be read in two ways. Examples of the long sound are "read" and "lead"; examples of the short sound are "bread" and "head". Ask your kids to give you more examples and then have them check off the correct word for the pictures on this worksheet. This will help them understand the ea sound.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

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.
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Phonics practice during the ages of 6-7 is crucial for children's reading development. At this stage, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Effective phonics instruction helps them decode words, connecting sounds to letters and ultimately facilitating comprehension of texts.

By mastering phonics, children gain confidence in their reading abilities, which encourages a love for books and learning. Regular practice allows them to recognize familiar words and develop a strong vocabulary, essential for literacy skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey.

For parents and teachers, engaging children in phonics practice means fostering important skills that contribute to their overall literacy. Phonics lays the groundwork for future reading intervention, helping to identify and address potential reading difficulties early on. Additionally, teacher-led phonics activities can enhance classroom engagement, making learning interactive and enjoyable.

Ultimately, investing time in phonics practice at this formative age equips children with the tools they need for academic success and set them on a path to becoming proficient readers. This foundational skill is key not only for reading proficiency but also for later success in writing and communication, both vital for navigation through schooling and life.