Unlock your child's reading potential with our "Phonics Practice Normal Reading Worksheets" tailored for ages 7-9! These engaging worksheets focus on key phonics skills, helping young readers build a strong foundation in reading. Designed to make learning fun, our practice sheets cover essential topics like vowel sounds, consonant blends, and decoding strategies. Perfect for both classroom use and home practice, these resources ensure consistent progress. Give your child the phonics advantage and watch their confidence soar. Visit Kids Academy to explore and download these indispensable worksheets today!


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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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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!
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
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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.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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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.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Phonics practice is a foundational component of reading instruction for children aged 7-9, an age when they transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Parents and teachers should prioritize phonics because it equips children with essential skills to decode words, enhancing their ability to read unfamiliar words accurately and fluently. This process involves understanding the relationship between letters and sounds, enabling children to blend sounds to form words and break down words into individual sounds.

Phonics practice promotes proficiency in spelling and writing, which are critical for effective communication. As children become more confident readers through phonics, their vocabulary expands and comprehension improves because they can focus on meaning rather than decoding every word.

Furthermore, consistent phonics practice during early grades sets a strong academic foundation, increasing the likelihood of future academic success. Children who struggle with phonics may face challenges in reading comprehension, leading to difficulties across all subjects.

Parents and teachers play a crucial role in providing phonics practice through engaging and varied activities, ensuring children view learning to read as an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Building these skills early supports lifelong literacy and empowers children to become independent, confident readers and learners.