Alphabet Worksheets for Ages 5-8 - Page 4
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The AI Tree Worksheet
Help your kids learn to read better with this worksheet! Introduce the vowel pair 'ai' and give them familiar examples. Ask them to give you some in return. Then, have them read the words on the leaves and help them trace the ones with the long /a/ sound.
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The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet
Vowel pairs make different sounds than individual letters. The 'ai' combination often forms the long /a/ sound, like in 'brain' and 'strain'. Get your kids to look at the pictures in the worksheet, identify each and say the name aloud. Help them circle the words with the long /a/ sound.
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Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
When 'ee', 'ea' and 'ay' are in words, they usually make the long /e/ and /a/ sounds. Examples of words with 'ee' are "sheep", 'beach' and 'seat' with 'ea', and 'clay' and 'play' with 'ay'. Check this colourful worksheet with your kids; help them find the words that make the long /e/ sound like 'sheep'.
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Is It Silent? Worksheet
Phonetics can be tricky, like the sound of /e/ in 'egg' vs. the silent /e/ at the end of 'slime'. Ask your students to give more examples. Read out the words in this worksheet with your kids and ask them to identify the silent /e/ ones.
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What Is It? Worksheet
Test your kids' object recognition skills with this worksheet. Have them identify each picture, then check the box next to the correct word. Point to the image and ask your child what it is; then help them select the correct answer. It's a great way to see how well they can recognize objects from pictures.
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Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet
Teach your child about digraphs - two or more consonants that form one sound, like /wh/, /sh/, and /ch/. Show them words with these sounds and use this worksheet to help. Ask them which digraph is missing from the words and point out the pictures. 80 words.
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The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
Digraphs join two consonants to make a new sound, like /wh/. Give examples, like "whale", "when" and "why". Ask kids to name pictures in a worksheet and trace dotted lines to images beginning with the /wh/ sound; "what" is one example.
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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.
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Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet
Phonetics sounds can be combined to create a new sound - like a digraph. A great example is the /sh/ sound. Words like 'brush' and 'fish' can be heard. Ask your child to provide more examples. Look at the pictures in the PDF and see if they can identify the objects. Additionally, help them find the digraph missing from each word.
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The SH Digraph Worksheet
There are many phonetic sounds, each with its own unique sound. When two or more consonants are combined to create a new sound, it's called a digraph. Example: the sh digraph creates the /sh/ sound. Have kids look at the pictures and say the words aloud. Help them circle the images ending with /sh/, like 'wash'.
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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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The /th/ Sound Worksheet
Confuse your students no more: have them use this worksheet to understand the /th/ sound and its two variants. With pictures, ask them to say the name of each one. Help them identify the voiced /th/ sound, like in 'mother', by having them say it aloud. Download the pdf to get started.
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Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet
Practice the 'th' digraph with this worksheet! Ask kids to say the words shown and sound out the letters below each image. Check the box with the correct digraph to complete. Examples include 'earth', 'bath' and 'moth', all ending with the same two letters. Phonics teaches that digraphs are two letters that make one sound.
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Let's Look for Consonants Worksheet
Help kids learn consonants and words that start with them. Ask them to recite the alphabet, then explain consonants are all letters but the 5 vowels. Use the worksheet to ask them to circle items without a consonant. Emphasize that's 21 consonants.
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Circle the Consonants Worksheet
Teach your kids that there are 5 vowels and 21 consonants in the alphabet. Give examples of words that begin with consonants and ask them to recite the alphabet. Help them circle all of the consonants in a simple printout.
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2
Give kids common examples of suffixes and prefixes, such as "un-," "unhappy," "ness," "happyness." Ask them to match each word in the word recognition exercise to the correct suffix or prefix. Test phonetic understanding by having them circle the long vowel sounds.
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
This worksheet tests phonetics and word recognition. Students should be familiar with past tense verbs. Read incomplete sentences, then read multiple options and help students select the correct one.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
Ask your kids if they can name any common words with the /oo/ sound. Read each word with them and help them pronounce it. Then, have them circle the words that have the /oo/ sound as in moon.
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Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Help your kids learn phonetics! Explain the different sounds and long/short variations. Emphasize that some vowel sounds are the same, e.g. ou = ow in cow. For practice, have them read aloud the words in the worksheet and check the box next to the spelling that matches the picture.
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Reading: What Is the Prefix Worksheet
This worksheet helps children learn about prefixes by matching pictures and base words with the correct prefix. Learning these prefixes and their meanings is essential for reading and vocabulary comprehension. Use this free download to check your students' understanding.
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Parents and teachers should prioritize the Alphabet for children ages 5-8 because it forms the foundational block for literacy and learning. Mastering the alphabet is crucial for phonemic awareness, which is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in words. This skill is essential for developing reading and writing abilities.
At this stage, children become curious about letters, words, and how they connect to the world around them. Engaging with the alphabet not only nurtures their reading skills but also boosts comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence. Furthermore, a strong grasp of letters equips children to successfully tackle more complex language concepts as they progress in school.
Additionally, learning the alphabet enhances cognitive development and fosters early academic success. It encourages children to express themselves, leading to improved communication skills. Parents and teachers play a vital role by creating supportive, interactive environments where children can practice letter recognition through games, songs, and storytelling.
Ultimately, investing time in learning the alphabet in these formative years paves the way for a lifetime of literacy, setting children on a path of academic achievement and a love for learning. Rather than viewing it as merely a classroom task, it should be embraced as a crucial and enjoyable journey.
