Discover our engaging Normal Phonics Worksheets designed for children ages 6-9, focusing on letter-sound recognition. These printable resources enhance early literacy skills by helping young learners connect letters and their corresponding sounds through fun activities. Each worksheet includes vibrant illustrations and interactive exercises tailored to motivate and captivate students. Suitable for classroom use or at-home learning, these phonics worksheets support children in mastering essential reading foundations, boosting their confidence and love for learning. Encourage your child's literacy journey today with our carefully curated selection of worksheets that make learning phonics an enjoyable experience!


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Count the Phonemes in a Word

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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, a fundamental aspect of normal phonics, is crucial for children aged 6-9 as it serves as the backbone of reading and writing skills. At this developmental stage, children are transitioning from learning sounds to applying them in reading. When they understand the relationship between letters and their corresponding sounds, they develop decoding skills, enabling them to decipher new words and boost their overall literacy.

Parents and teachers should emphasize letter-sound recognition as it fosters confidence in early readers. Mastering phonics helps learners become independent readers, leading to greater enjoyment in reading and learning. During these formative years, strong phonics skills not only improve academic performance but also enhance vocabulary development, comprehension, and critical thinking.

Moreover, letter-sound recognition lays the groundwork for later reading strategies, helping children navigate more complex texts as they mature academically. It also supports effective communication, a vital skill in today’s world. Ultimately, investing time in phonics ensures that children acquire essential skills that contribute to lifelong learning and a love for reading, making it paramount for educators and parents to prioritize this area in early education.