Boost your child's reading confidence with our Letter-Sound Recognition Normal Phonics Worksheets, specially designed for ages 7-9. Perfect for young learners, these engaging worksheets help kids master phonics by associating letters with their corresponding sounds. Through diverse exercises and fun activities, children enhance their decoding skills and build a strong foundation for reading fluency. Tailored to meet educational standards, our worksheets offer a balanced mix of visual and auditory learning experiences. Watch your youngster thrive as they transform letters into words, setting the stage for more advanced literacy skills. Ideal for classroom use or homeschooling.


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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 is a foundational skill in early literacy that deserves significant attention from both parents and teachers, especially for children aged 7-9. At this stage, children transition from recognizing individual letters to understanding and applying letter-sound relationships to decode words. This skill is critical as it directly impacts reading fluency, a predictor of successful comprehension and overall academic performance.

When children are proficient in letter-sound recognition, they can more easily decode new words, thereby expanding their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. This proficiency fosters a positive reading experience, encouraging a love for reading and learning. Conversely, difficulties in these areas can lead to frustration, decreased motivation, and challenges across all subjects, as reading is integral to most areas of study.

Moreover, strong letter-sound recognition supports spelling and writing abilities. Children who can efficiently decode and encode sounds are better equipped to write words correctly, facilitating clearer communication and self-expression. Parents and teachers have pivotal roles in this process. Through fun and engaging activities like games, reading sessions, and practical exercises, they can strengthen children's letter-sound knowledge, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and academic prowess. Investing time and effort into mastering these skills can significantly benefit children’s educational journeys and personal growth.