Vocabulary expansion Normal Vowel Blends Worksheets for Ages 7-9

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Enhance your child's vocabulary with our Vocabulary Expansion Normal Vowel Blends Worksheets for Ages 7-9. These engaging and educational worksheets are designed specifically to strengthen and expand your child’s language skills. By focusing on common vowel blends, children will learn to recognize, pronounce, and use new words, improving their reading fluency and spelling accuracy. Each worksheet offers fun, interactive exercises and colorful activities that keep young learners motivated. Ideal for classroom or at-home practice, our worksheets support comprehensive language development. Give your child the tools they need to become confident readers and writers with Kid's Academy.


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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 the understanding of normal vowel blends are critical for children aged 7-9 as they form the foundation for reading fluency, comprehension, and overall communication skills. During these formative years, children's brains are exceptionally receptive to learning language and its nuances. Expanding vocabulary allows children to better express their thoughts, understand what they read or hear, and engage more effectively in academic and social settings.

Normal vowel blends, such as "ai" in "rain" or "oa" in "boat," are vital components of phonics, helping children decode unfamiliar words more easily. Mastery of these blends enhances their ability to tackle new words, improves reading ability, and boosts self-confidence. By learning these patterns, children can better predict and understand the structure of words, leading to improved spelling skills.

For parents and teachers, reinforcing vocabulary and vowel blends can make learning a more rewarding experience. Lessons that incorporate these elements encourage curiosity, promote a love of reading, and build a strong linguistic foundation that will benefit children throughout their education and beyond. This ongoing development is crucial for academic success and effective communication in daily life.