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

Distinguish between Long U and Short U

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Words with Long U Reading Worksheet
Words with Long U Reading Worksheet

Words with Long U Reading Worksheet

Help your new reader master vowel recognition with this fun worksheet. By using picture clues and practicing fine motor skills, they'll learn to differentiate between words with the long and short «u» sound. Your learner will also get to practice vowel discrimination in high-frequency words. It's a great way to learn the importance of vowels in reading!
Words with Long U Reading Worksheet
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Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet
Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet

Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet

This worksheet helps emerging readers use picture clues to identify familiar words and practice tracing and fine-motor abilities. It also reinforces spelling by helping them distinguish middle sounds in words. A great way to build listening and literacy skills!
Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet
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OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

Use this worksheet to teach your child the different pronunciations of -ough. For example, -ough can sound like ‘aw’ in ‘bought’. Ask your child to give more examples and help them underline the correct answers to fill in the blanks.
OUGH as in Bought 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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Long «u» Sound Worksheet
Long «u» Sound Worksheet

Long «u» Sound Worksheet

This fun and engaging free PDF worksheet teaches kids to differentiate between long and short «u» sounds. Through tracing circles around the correct words, they'll practice their fine motor skills while also recognizing patterns (silent-e for «ū» sound) in closed-syllable words. Bright and cheery pictures make it a great confidence booster for new readers!
Long «u» Sound Worksheet
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Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet

This printable worksheet helps kids practice differentiating between short and long vowel sounds. They'll use context clues to figure out which words make sense in simple sentences. A great way to build reading and writing skills!
Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet
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Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet

Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet

Ask your kids if they can name any common words with the /oo/ sound. Read each word with them and help them pronounce it. Then, have them circle the words that have the /oo/ sound as in moon.
Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
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Ou and ow words worksheet
Ou and ow words worksheet

OU and OW Words Worksheet

Enhance your child's reading and spelling with this ou and ow words worksheet! Fun pictures and common words make mastering the diphthongs ou and ow easy and enjoyable.
OU and OW Words Worksheet
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Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet

The vowel digraph ea can be read in two ways. Examples of the long sound are "read" and "lead"; examples of the short sound are "bread" and "head". Ask your kids to give you more examples and then have them check off the correct word for the pictures on this worksheet. This will help them understand the ea sound.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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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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Long and Short E Worksheet
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Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet
Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet

Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet

Test your child's picture identification skills by pointing at common items in your house and asking them to name them. Then, look at the objects in this worksheet with your little one. Point at each one, ask for the name, then ask which spelling is correct. Help them circle the correct word.
Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Reading comprehension is crucial for children aged 6-9, as it lays the foundation for their academic success and lifelong learning. During these formative years, children are not just learning to read; they are reading to learn. Understanding how to recognize normal vowels is an essential component of this process.

When children grasp vowel sounds and their patterns, it enhances their ability to decode words and understand their meaning. Normal vowels, in particular, contribute to the phonetic structure of many words in the English language, making efficiency in reading tremendously important. By focusing on normal vowels, parents and teachers can help children develop a solid phonetic awareness, leading to improved vocabulary, fluency, and overall reading comprehension.

Furthermore, strong reading skills are linked to better performance across all subjects in school, paving the way for greater self-confidence and a love for reading. These skills foster critical thinking and enable students to engage with texts on a deeper level, nurturing curiosity and imagination. Ultimately, nurturing reading comprehension during early elementary years sets children up for academic achievement and a lifetime of learning, making it essential for parents and teachers to prioritize this aspect of literacy development.