Enhance your child's reading skills with our engaging Letter-Sound Recognition Phonics Worksheets designed specifically for ages 7-8. These user-friendly worksheets focus on pairing letters with their corresponding sounds, a foundational skill for emerging readers. With fun exercises that include matching activities, sound discrimination, and interactive games, kids will develop phonemic awareness in an enjoyable way. Each worksheet is tailored to keep learners motivated and eager to practice, reinforcing essential phonics concepts. Ideal for both classroom and home use, these printable resources support young learners in gaining confidence and proficiency in their reading journey. Perfect for parents and educators alike!


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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 and phonics play a crucial role in literacy development for children aged 7-8. At this age, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, making strong phonics skills essential for their academic success. Understanding the relationship between letters and sounds enables students to decode unfamiliar words, fostering confidence and independence in reading.

Parents and teachers should prioritize phonics because proficient readers are better equipped to comprehend texts, which impacts their ability to excel in all subjects. When children can effectively sound out words, they are more likely to engage meaningfully with reading materials, enhancing their vocabulary and communication skills.

Additionally, strong phonics skills can boost a child's self-efficacy. Struggling readers may feel discouraged or anxious, while those who master phonics experience a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment in reading, encouraging a lifelong love for literature.

Moreover, phonics instruction can aid in identifying and assisting children who struggle with reading. Early intervention can address specific challenges, preventing long-term difficulties. By fostering a solid foundation in letter-sound recognition and phonics, parents and teachers can empower children to be confident, proficient readers, setting them up for success in future academic endeavors.