Phonics practice Normal Alphabet Worksheets for Ages 7-8

Enhance your child’s reading and writing skills with our Phonics Practice Normal Alphabet Worksheets, specifically designed for ages 7-8. These engaging worksheets provide a fun and interactive way for young learners to master phonetic sounds, build their vocabulary, and increase their decoding skills. Featuring visually appealing illustrations and a variety of exercises, children will strengthen their letter recognition and pronunciation while enjoying the learning process. Ideal for at-home practice or classroom activities, our resources foster a solid foundation for literacy development. Download now and help your child embark on their confident reading journey with our comprehensive phonics worksheets!


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Long Vowel Review Worksheet
Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Vowel teams like "ea" and "ai" help us make words, and understanding these patterns aids emerging readers in becoming more fluent. This review worksheet has students finding words with vowel teams that make the long vowel sound, and helps them recognize high-frequency words.
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Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet
Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet

Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet

Practice the 'th' digraph with this worksheet! Ask kids to say the words shown and sound out the letters below each image. Check the box with the correct digraph to complete. Examples include 'earth', 'bath' and 'moth', all ending with the same two letters. Phonics teaches that digraphs are two letters that make one sound.
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Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet
Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet

Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet

This free PDF helps new readers use sight words and pictures to read basic sentences. Then, they use accompanying word choices to find the correct word with the short a vowel sound. A key early reading skill, discriminating between short vowel sounds can be tricky in monosyllabic words, so use this PDF to help your reader reinforce it.
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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Letter a Coloring Page
Letter a Coloring Page

Letter A Coloring Sheet

This letter "A" coloring page is great for introducing kids to the alphabet! Let them exercise their creativity while they learn to recognize letters and sounds - it's a fun and easy way to help them get started.
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Words with ea Worksheet
Words with ea Worksheet

Words with ea Worksheet

Beginning readers may struggle with -ea vowel digraphs, which can have multiple sounds and be tricky to decode. This cheerful worksheet helps kids practice reading sentences with missing -ea words, using context clues to fill in the blanks. They'll also be exposed to various -ea sound examples, and build their sight word knowledge.
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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Your students will love helping these birdies pick the short vowel eggs! Have them read the words in the thought bubbles, then check off the boxes with the same short vowel sounds. The bright colors of this free Worksheet will draw them in and get them practicing their vowels!
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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.
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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.
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Review the Blends Worksheet
Review the Blends Worksheet

Review the Blends Worksheet

Consonant blends are two or three consonants that make a sound when pronounced together. L-blends like cl, bl, sl, fl and 3-letter blends like str, slp are common. This phonics worksheet helps early readers identify words containing two letter L-blends. Students must circle the words then read them aloud.
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Phonics practice is essential for children aged 7-8 as it lays the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading and writing. At this age, many children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, making phonics instruction critical. Understanding the relationship between letters and sounds enables students to decode unfamiliar words, enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension.

Additionally, strong phonics skills contribute to increased confidence in literacy, enabling young learners to approach complex texts with a positive mindset. When children master phonics, they are not only more adept at reading but are also likely to have better spelling and writing abilities. This is particularly important in today's literacy-heavy academic environment and beyond.

Moreover, regular phonics practice aids in the development of critical thinking, as children learn to analyze and manipulate sounds. Contributions to overall literacy skills have far-reaching implications for future academic success. By investing time in phonics, parents and teachers can help foster a love for reading, ensuring that children develop the skills necessary to thrive academically and socially. In essence, phonics is a key element in supporting a child's educational journey, making it a priority for educators and families alike.