Vocabulary expansion Normal Vowel Blends Worksheets for Ages 5-7

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Enhance your child's vocabulary with our "Vocabulary Expansion Normal Vowel Blends Worksheets for Ages 5-7." These expertly crafted worksheets are designed to help young learners master common vowel blends, boosting their reading and spelling abilities. Our fun, engaging activities and colorful illustrations make learning enjoyable, while reinforcing essential phonics skills. Perfect for early readers, each worksheet promotes confidence and comprehension, laying a strong foundation for future literacy success. Ideal for classroom or home use, these resources support effective, interactive learning. Start expanding your child's vocabulary today with Kids Academy's tailor-made vowel blends worksheets!


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The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet
The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

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.
The AI Vowel Pair 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: AI Vowel Team Worksheet
Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet

Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on the vowel team /ai/ which makes the long A sound. Students are challenged to find the correct path through the puzzle following only words with the /ai/ sound. Bright illustrations help kids understand unknown words.
Reading: AI Vowel Team 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: 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: 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: 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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Vocabulary expansion and understanding normal vowel blends are crucial components of literacy development for children ages 5-7. At this formative stage, young learners are building the foundation for reading and writing skills which will support their future educational success. Expanding vocabulary equips children with the words they need to effectively express their thoughts, comprehend stories, and engage fully in learning activities. This not only enhances communication skills but also boosts cognitive development, aiding in critical thinking and problem-solving.

Normal vowel blends, such as ‘ai’ in "rain" or 'ea' in "bead," are essential for decoding and recognizing patterns in words. Mastery of these blends helps children to read more fluently and with greater comprehension. When children understand these common sound combinations, they can generalize this knowledge to decipher unfamiliar words, thereby becoming more autonomous and confident readers.

Parents and teachers should focus on these areas to foster a love for reading and to ensure children do not struggle unnecessarily with basic literacy skills. Early attention to vocabulary growth and phonemic awareness lays the groundwork for academic achievements, supports social interactions, and opens up worlds of learning and imagination. Investing in these skills early not only benefits children academically but also sets them up for lifelong success.