Our "Spelling Skills Normal Worksheets for Ages 5-6" offer a fun and effective way to enhance your child’s early literacy development. These engaging worksheets provide various activities designed to strengthen phonemic awareness and basic spelling skills. Perfectly suited for kindergartners and first graders, the worksheets encourage kids to practice letter recognition, word formation, and accurate spelling through playful exercises. These resources support young learners in building a strong foundation for future reading and writing success. With colorful illustrations and interactive tasks, our spelling worksheets make learning enjoyable and help children become confident, proficient spellers.


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Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet
Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet

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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AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

Coloring words they can read is a blast for little learners! This worksheet offers emerging readers the chance to practice and gain confidence in reading words from the -aw family, while also improving fine-motor and creativity skills. Without knowing it, they'll learn about phonetic teams along the way!
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short vowels Worksheet
short vowels Worksheet

short vowels Worksheet

Say "dog" and notice how long it takes to pronounce the vowel. Is it short or long? Compare it to "pea" and use this worksheet to quickly assess your child's mastery. Have them name each picture and listen for the vowel sounds. Only check the boxes for words with short vowel sounds.
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Words with Un– Worksheet
Words with Un– Worksheet

Words with Un– Worksheet

Prefixes can change the meaning of words. Adding "Un-" can give the opposite meaning, like Un-true, Un-happy, and Un-finish. Help your child learn with this worksheet. Draw a line to the picture that shows each word's meaning.
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English Word Tracing: Hello Worksheet
English Word Tracing: Hello Worksheet

English Word Tracing: Hello Worksheet

Searching for free worksheets to help your kids refine their motor skills, handwriting and English word knowledge? Get this cheerful PDF! It offers your children the chance to practice tracing words like Hello, while following a top-to-bottom, left-to-right patterning.
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Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet

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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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Grey
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Grey

Grey Tracing Color Words Worksheet

Help your kindergartener boost their writing skills with this free printable handwriting worksheet! They can trace the sight word "grey" with a grey crayon, starting at the big red dots. Sounding out and tracing the letters can help strengthen their handwriting. Ask them to name and circle all the grey objects to give extra practice. Get more free worksheets here!
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Green
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Green

Green Tracing Color Words Worksheet

Encourage writing and spelling practice with this vibrant free handwriting worksheet. Have your child trace the new name of a primary color, "green," and circle green items in the picture. Ask them what else can be green for a challenging activity. Through this worksheet, your kindergartener can learn and play at the same time. For more free printables, look here.
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Blue
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Blue

Blue Tracing Color Words Printable

Encourage your child's motor skills by having them trace the word "blue" with their blue crayon on this free printable handwriting worksheet, starting at the red dots. Ask them to circle all the blue objects they see. Check out here for more handwriting practice.
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Brown
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Brown

Brown Tracing Color Words Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids develop fine motor muscles and practice writing. Have them trace the word "brown" with a crayon, then find the brown objects in the picture. Ask them to look around and say what's brown in their room to make it more fun. Writing basics and a bit of fun - check out this free printable handwriting worksheet! For more tracing color words, check out here.
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Words with sound f Reading Worksheet
Words with sound f Reading Worksheet

Words with sound f Reading Worksheet

This illustrated phonics worksheet is ideal for preschool or kindergarten. It helps boost learners' literacy skills with a focus on the letter "f". Ask your child to name all the pictures, listening for that sound. Examples are fish, fox, lion, bug. When they can identify which words start with "f", have them circle the images. Congratulate them on a job well done!
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Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet
Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet

Rearrange the Sounds Worksheet

Ask students if they can identify the objects in the worksheet and spell the words. Guide them to find and circle the letters that match the picture. This exercise should be easy-peasy for advanced spellers.
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Spelling skills are fundamental building blocks for literacy, and they hold particular importance for children aged 5-6. During this crucial developmental window, young learners are just beginning to make the connection between letters and sounds, which is essential for reading fluently and writing effectively. Parents and teachers who prioritize spelling skills set children up for success in these key areas of language development.

First, good spelling skills contribute significantly to a child's ability to read. As children learn to spell, they simultaneously improve their phonemic awareness—recognizing and working with the sounds of spoken language—which is a cornerstone of reading proficiency. Struggling with spelling can hinder reading fluency, leading to challenges across other academic subjects that rely on reading comprehension.

Second, learning to spell correctly enhances a child's writing capabilities. When children know how to spell words, they can focus more on the content of their writing rather than the mechanics. This encourages them to explore their creativity and express their thoughts clearly and confidently.

Moreover, early success in spelling boosts self-esteem and inspires a lifelong love of learning. Positive reinforcement from parents and teachers helps children feel valued and capable, fostering an enthusiasm for education. Dedicated attention to spelling skills during these formative years builds a strong foundation for future academic achievement and communication skills.