Enhance your child's spelling abilities with our Normal Phonics Worksheets designed specifically for ages 7-8. These engaging, printable worksheets incorporate proven phonics techniques to help young learners master spelling patterns, word recognition, and sound blends. Each activity provides a fun, interactive way to practice essential spelling skills, boosting confidence and proficiency. Ideal for classrooms or at-home learning, our worksheets adapt to individual learning styles, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Trust in Kids Academy to support your child’s literacy journey with our expertly crafted phonics resources. Download today and watch your child’s spelling soar!


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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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Silent E Maze Worksheet
Silent E Maze Worksheet

Silent E Maze Worksheet

Kids love mazes! This fun printable worksheet lets them help a mama snake get home to her babies, using Silent E words. They'll practice fine motor skills, while they draw lines through words that have Silent E and words with closed syllables that don't. It's a great way to help them recognize Silent E words!
Silent E Maze Worksheet
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Open Syllables Worksheet
Open Syllables Worksheet

Open Syllables Worksheet

Before beginning this worksheet, make sure your child knows what open syllables are. If not, take time to teach them with examples. Then, help the writer finish her book by circling words with open syllables. She needs your child's help!
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Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet
Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet

Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet

Practice the "th" digraph with this fun worksheet from Kids Academy! See how it appears at the beginning, middle, or end of words and help learners fill in the blanks. Check if they got it right by finding the th digraph at the bottom!
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Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Divide your class into teams and have them work together to identify and pronounce the long O sound in words like "boat" and "flow". As they read aloud, have the rest of the class listen attentively. Then let teams color in the words and matching pictures, reinforcing the lesson. This simple printout is perfect for phonics lessons and a fun way to energize your class.
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Spelling and mastering phonics are foundational skills critical for children aged 7-8, as these early years are pivotal in their literacy development. Parents and teachers need to prioritize spelling improvement and phonics because they are interconnected components of language learning. Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and sounds, enabling them to decode words during reading. This serves as a backbone for reading fluency, comprehension, and even writing ability.

Strong spelling skills reinforce phonics knowledge by helping children recognize patterns in words, boosting their ability to read unfamiliar words. This dual focus also enhances vocabulary acquisition, grammar, and overall communication skills. Children who spell well tend to write more confidently and clearly, allowing their ideas to be expressed more effectively.

Beyond academics, improved spelling and phonics skills foster independence and confidence in children. This self-assurance can lead to a positive attitude towards learning and perseverance in challenging tasks. Moreover, literacy skills are linked to academic success across all subjects, making spelling and phonics not just tools for reading and writing, but essential life skills. By caring about and investing time in children’s spelling and phonics, parents and teachers set the stage for lifelong learning and literacy.