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    Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Vowels for age 6-9!

    Distinguish between Long U and Short U

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    Find the Vowels Reading Worksheet
    Find the Vowels Reading Worksheet

    Find the Vowels Reading Worksheet

    This worksheet helps kids identify vowels with bright colors and engaging activities to strengthen their visual discrimination and fine motor skills. Young learners will find it easy to succeed and be excited to keep reading!
    Find the Vowels Reading Worksheet
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    Middle Sounds Worksheet
    Middle Sounds Worksheet

    Middle Sounds Worksheet

    Download this free worksheet and help your reader identify middle sounds in words. Pictures provide clues to the word, while tracing circles around the middle vowel sound strengthens fine motor and visual discrimination skills. It's a great way to teach sound discrimination between similar-sounding short vowels - a key component for proficient reading.
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    Long and Short A Worksheet
    Long and Short A Worksheet

    Long and Short A Worksheet

    Time to teach your class about long and short vowels? Download this free worksheet with coloring-in activities. Get them to read words like "cat" and "cake" so they can hear the difference. Then let the kids color in the words and the pictures. Phonics lessons will be enjoyable and easy with this creative printout! (80 words)
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    Long and Short A Worksheet
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    Silent E Sentences Worksheet
    Silent E Sentences Worksheet

    Silent E Sentences Worksheet

    Young readers can find learning Silent E tricky, so this helpful worksheet can help! It teaches them to distinguish words that look the same but for the Silent E and choose the right word for sentence blanks. Kids can mark the correct answer and become familiar with closed syllables and words that require the E.
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    Long and Short U Worksheet
    Long and Short U Worksheet

    Long and Short U Worksheet

    Revised: Spice up your lesson on long and short vowels with this fun printout! Kids read the words "tube" and "tub," then reinforce the sound by coloring in the words and pictures. It's a great way to make phonics class enjoyable!
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    Long and Short U Worksheet
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    Vowel team ai Worksheet
    Vowel team ai Worksheet

    Vowel team ai Worksheet

    Kids will have a blast learning about the -ai digraph with this fun worksheet. They'll read words with it and practice their motor skills as they help the animal duo get back to the train station. With success, they'll smile and enjoy the activity!
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    Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet
    Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet

    Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet

    Remind the kids that caterpillars turn into butterflies! This worksheet helps them practice their vowel sounds. They must trace the path of words that sound like ‘lie’ to help the caterpillar reach the finish line. It's a fun way to learn and explore!
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    Two Sounds for OO Worksheet
    Two Sounds for OO Worksheet

    Two Sounds for OO Worksheet

    This worksheet helps kids learn the different sounds of the -oo digraph. They match words based on whether they sound like moon or book, plus practice fine motor skills tracing lines. Fun and educational!
    Two Sounds for OO 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.
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    Long and Short I Worksheet
    Long and Short I Worksheet

    Long and Short I Worksheet

    Print the worksheet and have the students read "pig" and "fire". Check for understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Color in words and pictures to make learning phonics fun! This exercise is perfect for introducing the topic to your students.
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    Long and Short I Worksheet
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    Long E Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
    Long E Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

    Long E Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

    Divide your students into teams and have them read words with long E sounds, such as "meet" and "team." Let them recognize that the sound can be created with either "ee" or "ea" letter pairings. Then, have the teams color words and pictures with the appropriate letters. This will make your phonics lesson fun and effective.
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    Long E Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
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    Long «u» Sound Worksheet
    Long «u» Sound Worksheet

    Long «u» Sound Worksheet

    This fun and engaging free PDF worksheet teaches kids to differentiate between long and short «u» sounds. Through tracing circles around the correct words, they'll practice their fine motor skills while also recognizing patterns (silent-e for «ū» sound) in closed-syllable words. Bright and cheery pictures make it a great confidence booster for new readers!
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    Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
    Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

    Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

    This worksheet provides practice with letter combinations that make the long "i" sound while enhancing creativity and motor skills with a fun coloring activity. Unknowingly, new readers learn key phonics skills while having fun!
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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.
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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.
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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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    Silent e worksheet
    Silent e worksheet

    Silent E Words Worksheet

    The letter e is amazing - it changes words without making a sound! Boost spelling and phonics with this Silent e worksheet from Kids Academy - fun and colorful!
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    Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet
    Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet

    Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet

    This printable worksheet helps kids practice differentiating between short and long vowel sounds. They'll use context clues to figure out which words make sense in simple sentences. A great way to build reading and writing skills!
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    Long and Short O Worksheet
    Long and Short O Worksheet

    Long and Short O Worksheet

    Help your students recognize the difference between long and short «Os» with this fun printout. Let them read and color-in "rope" and "mop" simultaneously. Listen to the different sounds, then color the words and pictures. Great for classes, it'll make your phonics lesson memorable and enjoyable.
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    Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
    Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet

    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: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet
    Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet

    Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet

    Question your students if the worksheet is entertaining. They may respond negatively! Nonetheless, this activity will bring satisfaction while learning the distinction between a long and short I sound. Students read the words in the maze and only follow the words with the short I sound to finish the exercise. Grasping the difference between long and short vowels is demanding, but this worksheet helps students understand this reading skill.
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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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    Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
    Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

    Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

    This fun worksheet with pictures boosts phonics skills - differentiating between long «ī» and short «i» sounds in 1- and 2-syllable words. Kids use picture clues to read words, then check off the correct ones. It's a great way for new readers to practice early reading skills and find success on their own.
    Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
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    Ou and ow words worksheet
    Ou and ow words worksheet

    OU and OW Words Worksheet

    Enhance your child's reading and spelling with this ou and ow words worksheet! Fun pictures and common words make mastering the diphthongs ou and ow easy and enjoyable.
    OU and OW Words Worksheet
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    Normal vowels are fundamental to reading and writing, making them crucial for students aged 6-9. This developmental stage is critical, as children begin to solidify their understanding of the alphabetic principle and phonemic awareness. Vowels are the backbone of syllables and words, shaping pronunciation and meaning. By emphasizing the importance of vowels, parents and teachers can empower children to decode and encode words more effectively.

    Understanding normal vowels assists children in their reading fluency and academic confidence. Mastery of vowel sounds enhances children’s abilities to recognize words, leading to better comprehension. Furthermore, as children engage in writing, a firm grasp of vowels enables them to spell words accurately, fostering their ability to express ideas clearly and creatively.

    Parents and teachers should be proactive in incorporating engaging and playful activities that emphasize vowel sounds—like songs, rhymes, and games. This approach not only supports literacy development but also instills a love for language and learning. By focusing on normal vowels, educational stakeholders lay the foundation for successful communication skills, ultimately benefiting children throughout their academic journeys and into their futures.