Enhance your child's reading abilities with our specialized Normal Phonics Worksheets for ages 6-8. These worksheets are meticulously designed to build a strong foundation in phonics, fostering essential reading skills through engaging and interactive exercises. Our resources focus on letter recognition, sound matching, and word formation, helping young learners progress at their own pace. Facilitating both fun and learning, these worksheets are perfect for reinforcing classroom lessons at home. Empower your child’s literacy journey with Kids Academy’s expertly crafted phonics worksheets and watch their confidence soar as they become adept, enthusiastic readers.


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Distinguish between Long O and Short O

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  • 6-8
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Open Syllables Worksheet
Open Syllables Worksheet

Open Syllables Worksheet

Before beginning this worksheet, make sure your child knows what open syllables are. If not, take time to teach them with examples. Then, help the writer finish her book by circling words with open syllables. She needs your child's help!
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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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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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Improving reading skills in children ages 6-8 through effective phonics instruction is essential for several reasons. At this critical developmental stage, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Phonics, which involves the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters or letter groups, is a foundational aspect of reading. Mastery of phonics allows children to decode new words, enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension.

For parents and teachers, focusing on phonics ensures that students develop the ability to read accurately and confidently. Strong reading skills established early can prevent future academic struggles, promote a positive attitude toward learning, and boost self-esteem. As children learn to decode words accurately through phonics, they are equipped to tackle more complex texts, leading to greater opportunities for academic success and an enriched vocabulary.

Furthermore, strong phonics skills enable children to access a broader range of books and learning materials, fostering a lifelong love of reading. This love of reading can lead to continuous personal and intellectual growth. Overall, investing in reading skills through phonics for young learners is crucial for their overall educational development, helping to lay the groundwork for a successful and informed future.