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Explore our engaging "Phonics Skills Normal Vowel Blends Worksheets" designed specifically for children aged 6-9. These interactive worksheets are perfect for helping young learners develop essential phonetic skills through fun and dynamic activities. Each worksheet focuses on vowel blends, reinforcing pronunciation and reading fluency, while keeping students motivated and excited about learning. Ideal for classroom or home use, these resources will support your child's reading development and boost their confidence in sounding out words. Give your child the tools they need for successful literacy with our carefully crafted phonics materials, a foundation for lifelong learning! Dive in and discover today!


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Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
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Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

Help your kids learn phonetics! Explain the different sounds and long/short variations. Emphasize that some vowel sounds are the same, e.g. ou = ow in cow. For practice, have them read aloud the words in the worksheet and check the box next to the spelling that matches the picture.
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
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Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids recognize that /au/ and /aw/ can make the same sound. Students read sentences and pick the correct word with one of the digraphs. Understanding digraphs improves decoding and reading fluency. Perfect for reading and phonics classes.
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
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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.
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Long and Short E Worksheet
Long and Short E Worksheet

Long and Short E Worksheet

This fun printout makes learning phonics enjoyable for Grade 3 students. Get them to read the words “tree” and “bed” to recognize the different sounds of the letter “E”. After hearing the words they can color the words and the pictures to understand differences between long and short vowels.
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Phonics skills, particularly understanding normal vowel blends, are crucial for children aged 6-9 as they form the foundation of reading proficiency. During this developmental stage, children are mastering the relationship between sounds and letters, a key component in phonemic awareness. Normal vowel blends, such as "ai," "ew," and "ou," are essential for decoding words, helping children transfer their knowledge from individual sounds to complete words effectively.

Parents and teachers should care about phonics skills for several reasons. First, strong phonics skills contribute to fluent reading, allowing children to engage with texts confidently and develop a love for reading. This is vital for academic success across subjects, as reading comprehension is intertwined with learning. Second, the ability to decode words enhances vocabulary acquisition, leading to improved communication and expression abilities in both speaking and writing.

Moreover, early attention to fine-tuning phonics skills can prevent future reading difficulties, fostering academic resilience. By nurturing these skills at a young age, parents and teachers equip children with lifelong learning tools, ensuring they not only succeed in their education but also enjoy the joys of literacy as a fundamental aspect of their lives.