Our Phonics Skills Normal Worksheets for ages 6-8 offer an engaging and systematic approach to building foundational reading skills. Designed to enhance letter recognition, sound blending, and word formation, these worksheets are ideal for young learners. Each activity targets key phonics concepts, helping children decode words and improve their reading fluency. With colorful illustrations and fun exercises, kids stay motivated while mastering essential literacy skills. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, these worksheets ensure children develop strong phonics abilities, setting them on the path to becoming confident, independent readers. Explore now and give your child a head start in reading!


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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
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Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

Encourage your kids to complete this fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and objects in the pictures. Read the incomplete sentences aloud, and then find the correct word to finish the sentence. Check their work.
Which's the OA Word? 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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The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
The /wh/ Sound Worksheet

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.
The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
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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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The SH Digraph Worksheet
The SH Digraph Worksheet

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'.
The SH Digraph Worksheet
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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!
Missing Digraph: Part 2 Worksheet
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The /th/ Sound Worksheet
The /th/ Sound Worksheet

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.
The /th/ Sound Worksheet
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Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

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.
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
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Reading: OI and OY Worksheet
Reading: OI and OY Worksheet

Reading: OI and OY Worksheet

Ask your students if they know the rule for words with /oi/ or /oy/ sound. If not, it's easy to learn! Rule: If /oy/ at end of word, spell with 'oy'; if /oi/ in middle of word, spell with 'oi'. Use this worksheet to help them master these digraphs and improve their ability to decode.
Reading: OI and OY 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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Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids recognize that /au/ and /aw/ can make the same sound. Students read sentences and pick the correct word with one of the digraphs. Understanding digraphs improves decoding and reading fluency. Perfect for reading and phonics classes.
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
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Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
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Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
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Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet
Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet

Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet

This worksheet is perfect for helping young learners master the /ee/ vowel team. It shows the first vowel with a long sound and the second vowel silent. It also provides pictures for unfamiliar words for readers of all levels. It's an ideal resource for teaching phonics skills.
Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet
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Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet
Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet

Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet

Learning about long and short vowel sounds can be tricky, especially with the letter U. Extra practice with this worksheet is recommended for mastering this sound. Children read words with the different vowel sounds and categorize them. Great for instruction, practice and reteaching in reading classes.
Reading: Long U and Short U Sounds Worksheet
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Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
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Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

Provide your students with valuable practice in distinguishing long and short E sounds with this worksheet. They'll look at pictures and read the words, then decide which sound is being used. It's an effective tool to help them master a difficult concept.
Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
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Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet

See if students understand syllables with this fun worksheet. It teaches them that a syllable is a word part with a vowel sound. Kids read each word and choose how many parts it has. Doing this often helps them decode new words and gain confidence.
Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
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Long or Short Reading Worksheet
Long or Short Reading Worksheet

Long or Short Reading Worksheet

Every new reader needs to learn to recognize long and short vowel sounds. This phonics worksheet uses pictures of high-frequency words to help. Kids read the words and then check off images with long vowel sounds. It helps them learn to decode words and improves fine motor skills.
Long or Short Reading Worksheet
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Words with Long U Reading Worksheet
Words with Long U Reading Worksheet

Words with Long U Reading Worksheet

Help your new reader master vowel recognition with this fun worksheet. By using picture clues and practicing fine motor skills, they'll learn to differentiate between words with the long and short «u» sound. Your learner will also get to practice vowel discrimination in high-frequency words. It's a great way to learn the importance of vowels in reading!
Words with Long U Reading Worksheet
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Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet
Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet

Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet

Are you ready to help your child learn the phonics long «o» sound? This worksheet is designed to aid them in getting familiar with the sound. After completing the exercise, your child should be able to differentiate letters, and recognize words with the long «o» sound. Encourage them to circle the images that have the sound.
Phonics Long O Reading Worksheet
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Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet
Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet

Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet

Help your child learn to identify the long and short «o» sound with this colourful worksheet. Guide them as they spot words with the long or short «o» sound. With practice, your child will find it easier to tell the difference between the two.
Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet
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The Short I Words Reading Worksheet
The Short I Words Reading Worksheet

The Short I Words Reading Worksheet

Teach your kindergartner phonics with this printout worksheet! It introduces the short «i» sound and helps them differentiate and articulate sounds and letters of the alphabet. With practice, your child will soon find it easy to classify sounds into long and short vowels.
The Short I Words Reading Worksheet
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Phonics skills are essential for children aged 6-8 as they form the foundation for language development and literacy. At this age, students are transitioning from identifying individual letters to reading fluently, so understanding the relationship between letters and sounds is crucial. Phonics instruction helps children decode unfamiliar words, enhances their reading comprehension, and boosts their confidence as readers.

Parents and teachers should invest time and effort into phonics for several reasons. Firstly, strong phonics skills allow children to efficiently decode words, making reading quicker and more accurate. This skill frees up cognitive resources, allowing children to focus more on comprehension rather than just decoding. Secondly, early phonics education supports spelling development, making it easier for children to translate sounds into written words accurately.

Additionally, children who master phonics are more likely to develop a lifelong love for reading. This joy in reading can lead to greater academic success across all subjects. Early struggles with reading can negatively affect a child's self-esteem and educational progress, but phonics can mitigate these issues by providing a clear, manageable path to literacy.

Overall, attention to phonics for ages 6-8 sets the groundwork for educational achievement and a confident, positive attitude towards learning and reading.