Enhance your child’s literacy journey with our Phonics Skills Normal Building Vocabulary Worksheets, specially designed for ages 6-9. These engaging worksheets focus on crucial phonics skills, helping young learners decode words and strengthen their vocabulary. Each activity promotes phonemic awareness through fun exercises, ensuring children develop a solid foundation in reading. Our user-friendly resources include matching exercises, word puzzles, and context-based practice, making learning exciting and effective. Ideal for both classroom and home settings, these worksheets are perfect for supporting emerging readers. Give your child the tools they need to succeed in reading with confidence and fluency! Download now!


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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
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Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet

Help kids learn to read with this fun worksheet! Kids use picture clues to sound out words and trace the dotted lines to match each word to its corresponding image. Stimulating and interactive, this printable is a great way for little learners to practice phonics.
Sounding it Out: Part 1 Worksheet
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Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

See if students understand syllables with this fun worksheet. It teaches them that a syllable is a word part with a vowel sound. Kids read each word and choose how many parts it has. Doing this often helps them decode new words and gain confidence.
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet

Once Parts 1 and 2 are complete, this printable phonics worksheet will help kids take their reading skills to the next level! As they gain confidence, give them hints less often and direct their attention to three words in a row. Ask them to read and circle the correct word to complete!
Sounding it Out: Part 3 Worksheet
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Reading: AW Words Worksheet
Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Practice decoding the /aw/ digraph with this printable. Students read sentences and select the word with the correct spelling to complete each one. Note, /aw/ is sometimes spelled /au/, so this worksheet helps prevent confusion. Have fun, and practice hard!
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Phonics skills are crucial for children aged 6-9 as they serve as the foundation for reading and writing. Developing strong phonics skills enables children to decode words, making it easier for them to recognize and understand vocabulary. This age group is a critical period where children transition from learning to read to reading to learn, which significantly impacts their academic success.

By focusing on phonics, teachers and parents help children build a robust vocabulary. As children learn to sound out words, they can access a broader range of texts, empowering them to explore different subjects and ideas. A richer vocabulary correlates with improved reading comprehension, writing skills, and overall literacy development.

Moreover, phonics instruction also boosts children's confidence. As they become more proficient readers, they are more likely to engage in reading activities, fostering a love for books. This early positive reading experience can establish lifelong habits, such as enjoying reading and continuous learning.

In summary, prioritizing phonics skills in children aged 6-9 not only enhances their vocabulary and reading proficiency but also sets the stage for future academic achievements and a lifelong appreciation for learning. Parents and teachers play a vital role in facilitating this essential skill development.