Unveil the joy of learning with our Letter-sound Recognition Worksheets for ages 6-8 at Kids Academy! Expertly designed, these engaging materials enhance phonemic awareness, aiding young learners in connecting letters with their corresponding sounds. Each worksheet offers interactive activities fostering confidence in reading and writing. Ideal for at-home practice or classroom use, they cater to varied learning styles through playful exercises. Encourage your child’s literacy journey with activities that transform learning into a delightful experience. Perfect for building a solid foundation in early literacy skills, our worksheets are an essential resource for educators and parents alike. Explore today!


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Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

Have your students identify the objects in the images and if they struggle, help them check for the /ch/ digraph. This digraph forms a new sound when two or more consonants are combined, so it can be helpful to point it out to them in the colourful printout.
Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
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What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

Help your kids practice the long /o/ sound with words such as 'boat', 'goat' and 'float'. Ask them to identify and circle the images in the worksheet that have the same sound. Award bonus points if they come up with more words with 'oa' spelling!
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
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Finding the Sounds Worksheet
Finding the Sounds Worksheet

Finding the Sounds Worksheet

This free colorful worksheet assists children in learning words and breaking them down into sounds. It boosts auditory discrimination, phonological awareness and fine motor skills. Picture clues help them read confidently, and they can check the appropriate boxes to practice their reading skills.
Finding the Sounds Worksheet
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Letter-sound recognition is a cornerstone of early literacy, crucial for children ages 6-8 as they transition from pre-reading to reading independently. This skill involves recognizing letters and connecting them with their corresponding sounds, which is essential for decoding words and developing strong reading abilities.

Firstly, strong letter-sound recognition skills lay the foundation for phonemic awareness, where children understand that words are made up of smaller sound units known as phonemes. This understanding enables them to sound out words (decoding), a critical step toward fluent reading. Children who can decode words efficiently are more likely to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression, fostering comprehension.

Secondly, letter-sound recognition aids spelling skills. When children connect sounds with letters, they begin to write words as they sound, effectively spelling new words even if they haven't encountered them in written form before. This ability not only strengthens their writing but also reinforces motor skills through the act of handwriting.

Furthermore, achieving letter-sound recognition by age 6-8 ensures that children keep up with educational milestones. Early difficulties in this area can be an early indicator of learning difficulties such as dyslexia, allowing for timely and effective interventions.

Therefore, parents and teachers should prioritize and support letter-sound recognition to pave the way for successful literacy development, ensuring these early learners build a strong foundation for future academic achievement.