Introduce your child to the world of reading with our Phonics Practice Normal Worksheets for Ages 8-9. These engaging and interactive printables from Kids Academy are designed to strengthen phonics skills, including letter recognition, word formation, and sound identification. Each carefully crafted worksheet is aligned with educational standards and tailored to boost confidence and reading proficiency in young learners. Perfect for classroom use or supplemental at-home practice, our worksheets make learning phonics fun and effective. Give your child the foundation they need for reading success with our expertly designed phonics practice worksheets.


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Long Vowel Review Worksheet
Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Vowel teams like "ea" and "ai" help us make words, and understanding these patterns aids emerging readers in becoming more fluent. This review worksheet has students finding words with vowel teams that make the long vowel sound, and helps them recognize high-frequency words.
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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Letter a Coloring Page
Letter a Coloring Page

Letter A Coloring Sheet

This letter "A" coloring page is great for introducing kids to the alphabet! Let them exercise their creativity while they learn to recognize letters and sounds - it's a fun and easy way to help them get started.
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Words with ea Worksheet
Words with ea Worksheet

Words with ea Worksheet

Beginning readers may struggle with -ea vowel digraphs, which can have multiple sounds and be tricky to decode. This cheerful worksheet helps kids practice reading sentences with missing -ea words, using context clues to fill in the blanks. They'll also be exposed to various -ea sound examples, and build their sight word knowledge.
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Open Syllable Printable Worksheet
Open Syllable Printable Worksheet

Open Syllable Printable Worksheet

Kids will have fun recognizing open syllables with this colorful worksheet. All they have to do is look for long vowel sounds and read each word aloud. With cute illustrations, they can easily discover the right answers!
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Pegasus maze worksheet: Gh words
Pegasus maze worksheet: Gh words

Pegasus Maze: GH Words Worksheet

Enchant your child with an exciting Pegasus maze! Direct him to Mount Olympus while they boost spelling and phonics skills with this thrilling Gh words worksheet. Free PDF download for a blast of classical mythology fun!
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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.
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Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
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Phonics practice is crucial for children ages 8-9 as it lays the foundational skills necessary for reading and writing fluently. At this developmental stage, children transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Phonemic awareness, the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate phonemes, directly impacts their ability to decode words, which is essential for reading comprehension.

Engaging in regular phonics practice aids in enhancing vocabulary acquisition, spelling skills, and overall literacy. For children struggling with reading, consistent phonics practice can fill in learning gaps, making complex texts accessible by breaking them down into smaller, manageable sounds.

Additionally, increased reading proficiency from strong phonics skills boosts self-esteem and fosters a positive attitude towards learning. This confidence translates to other academic areas, encouraging a lifelong interest in reading and learning.

Teachers and parents should prioritize phonics practice to provide children with tools for better communication, critical thinking, and academic success. Schoolwork will increasingly demand an ability to grasp and use language effectively. Supporting phonics development, therefore, is not just about reading better; it's about ensuring children have the skills necessary for broader personal and educational growth.