Boost your child’s reading proficiency with our engaging Normal Alphabet Worksheets designed for ages 6-9! These educational resources promote essential reading skills through fun, interactive activities tailored for young learners. Your child will explore letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary development in a playful and stimulating manner. Each worksheet is crafted to enhance literacy, encourage independent learning, and boost confidence. With vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate tasks, these worksheets captivate young minds while reinforcing foundational reading concepts. Perfect for homeschoolers or classroom use, our resources are ideal for fostering a love for reading in growing children. Download and inspire their learning journey today!


Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Alphabet for age 6-9!

Distinguish between Long U and Short U

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 6-9
  • Reading proficiency
  • Alphabet
  • Normal
Long /u/ Words Worksheet
Long /u/ Words Worksheet

Long /u/ Words Worksheet

Your child needs to learn phonetics to enunciate and differentiate words. This fun worksheet encourages them to find and draw lines connecting the long 'U' words in the word search. Help them read the words on the right side of the picture, then look for them in the word search (horizontally, backwards or vertically).
Long /u/ Words Worksheet
Worksheet
Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet

Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet

When 'ee', 'ea' and 'ay' are in words, they usually make the long /e/ and /a/ sounds. Examples of words with 'ee' are "sheep", 'beach' and 'seat' with 'ea', and 'clay' and 'play' with 'ay'. Check this colourful worksheet with your kids; help them find the words that make the long /e/ sound like 'sheep'.
Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
Worksheet
Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet
Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet

Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet

Teach your child phonics with a fun worksheet! Ask your child to name a vowel sound and listen if it's long or short. Differentiating between long and short vowel sounds can be tricky, but this matching worksheet makes it easy for kids to understand. Have fun and master phonics - the worksheet will help them understand the difference between long and short vowel sounds!
Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet
Worksheet
Long and Short U Worksheet
Long and Short U Worksheet

Long and Short U Worksheet

Revised: Spice up your lesson on long and short vowels with this fun printout! Kids read the words "tube" and "tub," then reinforce the sound by coloring in the words and pictures. It's a great way to make phonics class enjoyable!
Download (PDF)
Assign to My Students
Long and Short U Worksheet
Worksheet
The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
The /wh/ Sound Worksheet

The /wh/ Sound Worksheet

Digraphs join two consonants to make a new sound, like /wh/. Give examples, like "whale", "when" and "why". Ask kids to name pictures in a worksheet and trace dotted lines to images beginning with the /wh/ sound; "what" is one example.
The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading: OI and OY Worksheet
Reading: OI and OY Worksheet

Reading: OI and OY Worksheet

Ask your students if they know the rule for words with /oi/ or /oy/ sound. If not, it's easy to learn! Rule: If /oy/ at end of word, spell with 'oy'; if /oi/ in middle of word, spell with 'oi'. Use this worksheet to help them master these digraphs and improve their ability to decode.
Reading: OI and OY Worksheet
Worksheet
Words with sound k Reading Worksheet
Words with sound k Reading Worksheet

Words with sound k Reading Worksheet

Help your preschooler master the hard "k" sound with this fun worksheet from Kids Academy! Ask your child to say each picture aloud and circle only the pictures that start with "k". This early reading exercise will boost phonics skills and is sure to be loved by your little learner!
Words with sound k Reading Worksheet
Worksheet


Reading proficiency in early childhood, particularly for ages 6 to 9, is crucial for a child's overall development and long-term academic success. At this stage, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn, making early literacy skills essential for their future. Proficient reading enables children to comprehend various subjects, follow instructions, and engage critically with text.

Parents and teachers play a vital role in fostering reading skills. Early exposure to diverse reading materials, guided reading sessions, and interactive discussions can build a strong foundation. By caring about reading proficiency, parents and teachers help to instill a love for reading, which enhances vocabulary and encourages creative thinking.

Additionally, reading proficiency is tightly linked to emotional and social development. Children who read well often experience greater self-confidence and improved social skills, fostering better interactions with peers. Addressing potential reading challenges early can prevent future academic struggles and reshapes children's attitudes towards education. Engaging parents and educators in this essential phase supports a collaborative effort, ensuring children develop the critical literacy skills they need to thrive in school and beyond, underscoring the importance of their roles in shaping readers for life.