Spelling practice Normal Building Vocabulary Worksheets for Ages 8-9

Our Spelling Practice Normal Building Vocabulary Worksheets for Ages 8-9 are designed to enhance your child's reading and writing skills through engaging activities, tailored specifically for their developmental stage. Each worksheet focuses on strengthening vocabulary, boosting spelling accuracy, and fostering language growth. Kids will enjoy interactive exercises that go beyond rote memorization, such as crosswords, word searches, and word scrambles, making learning both fun and effective. Perfect for home or classroom use, these worksheets provide a solid foundation for confident and proficient readers and writers. Visit Kid's Academy to support your child's literacy journey with our expertly developed resources.


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Determine the Meaning of Words with Suffixes

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Birthday Words Worksheet
Birthday Words Worksheet

Birthday Words Worksheet

Kids adore birthday parties! Whether it's theirs or a friend's, the event is a huge draw for kids. This fun birthday-themed worksheet teaches kids to identify the letter combination -ir. Get them to scan and circle the colorful words that contain -ir. It's an exciting PDF page they won't want to miss!
Birthday Words Worksheet
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Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet

Help your students understand suffixes and build reading fluency with this worksheet. Have them read each word, then choose the ones with a suffix. Practicing this will lead to better comprehension and more confident reading. Save it for future use in language and reading classes.
Reading: Words With Suffixes Worksheet
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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
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2nd grade sight words free worksheet- b words
2nd grade sight words free worksheet- b words

Sight Words Free Worksheet – B Words

This free 2nd grade sight words worksheet – b words – is a great way to help your child expand their sight word repertoire. They can read through each sentence, using the context and illustrations as clues to pick the right answer. Offer your child a quick practice session for even more learning!
Sight Words Free Worksheet – B Words
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Sight words worksheet: Thanksgiving word search
Sight words worksheet: Thanksgiving word search

Thanksgiving Word Search Sight Words Worksheet

Unscramble letters to find Thanksgiving-themed sight words with this free worksheet! It's an exciting way to boost your child's reading skills. Download the PDF and enjoy!
Thanksgiving Word Search Sight Words Worksheet
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Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet
Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet

Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet

Help your kids spell tricky sight words by asking them to spot differences in the sentences of activities they do regularly. This worksheet contains incomplete sentences, with the correct spelling of the word in the options for them to fill in. Get them to look out for words with the wrong spellings.
Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet
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Sight words printable worksheet- sing, sit, sleep
Sight words printable worksheet- sing, sit, sleep

Sing, Sit, Sleep Sight Words Worksheet

Practice sight words with this printable worksheet featuring sing, sit, sleep! Confusing at first, these words can be mastered with the help of simple sentences and fun illustrations.
Sing, Sit, Sleep Sight Words Worksheet
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National Parks word search worksheet
National Parks word search worksheet

National Parks Word Search Worksheet

Explore the beauty of the USA’s national parks with this fun National Parks word search! Learn more about these majestic sites and boost your knowledge. Take a trip through the sights and sounds of our country with this motivating worksheet.
National Parks Word Search Worksheet
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Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet
Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet

Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet

Students can practice understanding the meaning of common prefixes with this worksheet. They read sentences and pick the correct word with the appropriate prefix to complete it. Downloadable and a great addition to reading and vocabulary resources, this helps improve comprehension with mastery of the skill!
Reading: Fill in the Blank Worksheet
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OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

Use this worksheet to teach your child the different pronunciations of -ough. For example, -ough can sound like ‘aw’ in ‘bought’. Ask your child to give more examples and help them underline the correct answers to fill in the blanks.
OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
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Sight words printable worksheet, wash, wish, work
Sight words printable worksheet, wash, wish, work

Wash, Wish, Work Sight Words Worksheet

Help your child distinguish between 'wash', 'wish' and 'work' with this sight words printable worksheet. It features sentences with the words and colorful images that aid your child's memory. Help them get one step closer to becoming a confident reader!
Wash, Wish, Work Sight Words Worksheet
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Compound words grade 2 PDF worksheet
Compound words grade 2 PDF worksheet

Compound Words Worksheet

Help your child get to grips with compound words! From sunflowers to snowflakes, firemen to fireflies, some words are made up of two. Introduce them to the world of compound words with this grade 2 PDF worksheet, packed with fun activities!
Compound Words Worksheet
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State word search puzzle worksheet
State word search puzzle worksheet

State Word Search Worksheet

Take a road trip across the US with this word search to help your child learn how to identify states. This engaging puzzle makes it easy to remember the 50 states. Get your kids to have fun and learn at the same time!
State Word Search Worksheet
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Reading: EA and EE Worksheet
Reading: EA and EE Worksheet

Reading: EA and EE Worksheet

Confused by the long E sound's varying spellings? Give students practice with this printable. It will improve their reading and spelling skills by helping them identify the correct spellings for words with the /ee/ and /ea/ vowel teams. Clear up the confusion and sharpen their skills.
Reading: EA and EE Worksheet
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Reading: AW Words Worksheet
Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Practice decoding the /aw/ digraph with this printable. Students read sentences and select the word with the correct spelling to complete each one. Note, /aw/ is sometimes spelled /au/, so this worksheet helps prevent confusion. Have fun, and practice hard!
Reading: AW Words Worksheet
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Homophones: Crayons Worksheet
Homophones: Crayons Worksheet

Homophones: Crayons Worksheet

Ask your kids: "What are homophones?" Explain that homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings, like 'dare' and 'deer'. Ask them to identify homophones by putting the crayons in this printout away according to the words.
Homophones: Crayons Worksheet
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Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet
Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

Students need practice and exposure to letters that make different sounds for decoding and reading success. This printable is a great resource for language arts classes: it explains that words ending with Y and having only one syllable make the long I sound. Students will circle all words with Y that have this sound.
Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet
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2nd grade sight words worksheet- s words
2nd grade sight words worksheet- s words

S Words Sight Words Worksheet

This 2nd grade worksheet encourages kids to practice using context clues when identifying sight words that begin with 's'. Engage them with colorful pictures to enhance the learning, helping them to understand the context of each sentence and choose the correct word.
S Words Sight Words Worksheet
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Animal Word Search Worksheet
Animal Word Search Worksheet

Animal Word Search Worksheet

Students can have fun and strengthen spelling and vocabulary skills with this word search worksheet. Search for animal words and circle the letters in the puzzle. Words can be found forwards, backwards, horizontally or vertically, providing a great challenge to foster critical thinking skills. An enriching activity for all ages!
Animal Word Search Worksheet
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Spelling practice and vocabulary building are crucial components in the education of children aged 8-9. At this developmental stage, kids are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, and strong language skills lay the groundwork for future academic success.

Spelling practice enhances a child's understanding of phonetics, word patterns, and structure, which are essential for decoding more complex words. It also improves reading fluency and comprehension, as recognizing words quickly becomes easier. Moreover, correct spelling boosts a child's confidence in their writing, aiding clear and effective communication.

Concurrently, a robust vocabulary equips children with the words they need to express themselves precisely and creatively. It enhances their ability to grasp, retain, and discuss new concepts across various subjects, fostering overall cognitive development. When children actively learn new words, they are better prepared to tackle demanding reading assignments and articulate responses, setting a strong foundation for academic achievement in higher grades.

Parents and teachers can support spelling and vocabulary development through engaging activities, consistent practice, and positive reinforcement. By doing so, they invest in the child's linguistic capabilities, thereby enhancing their educational journey and overall success in and out of the classroom.