Discover effective ways to enhance your child's reading abilities with our specially designed Normal Phonics Worksheets tailored for ages 6-9. These engaging worksheets provide a structured approach to building foundational reading skills through phonics, making learning both fun and impactful. With activities that focus on letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and decoding, your child will gain confidence and proficiency in reading. Encouraging consistent practice with our worksheets will ensure steady progress and a love for reading. Visit Kids Academy to explore our comprehensive collection of worksheets and give your child the tools they need to become a fluent reader.


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Distinguish Between Words with Long I and Short I

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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 and normal phonics for children aged 6-9 is crucial for their overall academic and cognitive development. Parents and teachers need to focus on these fundamental aspects as they lay the groundwork for future learning and success in various subjects. During these formative years, children’s brains are highly receptive to learning language and new skills. Phonics, which involves understanding the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters, is a key component of this process.

Investing time and resources into phonics education helps children decode new words, leading to better reading fluency and comprehension. Fluency, in turn, enhances their ability to absorb information across different subjects such as science, math, and social studies. Strong reading skills also contribute significantly to building a robust vocabulary, essential for effective communication and writing.

Moreover, success in reading fosters a sense of confidence and independence, encouraging children to explore books and other learning materials on their own. This self-directed learning can spark curiosity and a lifelong love of reading, fueling their imagination and broadening their horizons. By emphasizing phonics and reading competence at ages 6-9, parents and teachers ensure that children are equipped with critical skills that benefit their overall educational journey and day-to-day problem-solving.