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Free download Vowels and Consonants Normal Difficulty Worksheets

Introducing our Normal Difficulty Vowels and Consonants Worksheets - perfect for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 students! These easy-to-use worksheets are designed to help young learners improve their understanding of vowels and consonants. The worksheets contain a variety of activities to engage students including letter sorting exercises, word matching games and fill-in-the-blank exercises. By using these worksheets, students will develop strong phonics skills that will set them up for future reading success. Plus, teachers and parents can enjoy the convenience of print-ready worksheets that can be used as a standalone exercise or as part of a larger lesson plan. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for your young learners!


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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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Long and Short Vowel Match up Reading Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel Match up Reading Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel Match up Reading Worksheet

Help your reader build confidence and refine their decoding skills! This worksheet combines long and short vowel recognition with a traceable component to improve fine motor skills. Your learner will name each picture and trace the dotted lines to get to the correct vowel sounds.
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Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet
Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet

Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet

This worksheet helps your child identify objects and learn long vowel sounds. Ask them to say the names of the four objects in each row. Then, help them check the boxes to confirm they know the long vowel sounds. This will help them develop their reading skills.
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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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Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet

Reading and decoding words can be complex for learners when they start studying digraphs, two letters that make one sound. This worksheet focuses on the long O sound, /oa/ and /ow/. With the understanding of digraphs, students can decode more words and build their reading confidence.
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Vowel and Consonant Sounds: Assessment Worksheet
Vowel and Consonant Sounds: Assessment Worksheet

Vowel and Consonant Sounds: Assessment Worksheet

Test young elementary students on vowel and consonant sounds with this friendly phonics assessment worksheet. Get kids to name each image and look at the word underneath. Ask them to sound out the word, then circle the missing letter to complete. This will help assess their knowledge and skills!
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Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet

Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet

Your emergent reader can have fun while practicing their short vowel sounds with this free, brightly colored worksheet. They'll identify one-syllable words by their pictures, then match the correct ending for each. They'll gain an understanding of how short vowel sounds vary in closed syllables with different endings, without even realizing it!
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Long or Short Vowel Sound? Worksheet
Long or Short Vowel Sound? Worksheet

Long or Short Vowel Sound? Worksheet

Help your kids learn the difference between long and short vowels with this worksheet. Point at each object and check their pronunciation. Ask them to identify the long and short vowel words and guide them to circle those with long vowels. Give them a thumbs up if they get it right!
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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.
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Why Vowels? Reading Worksheet
Why Vowels? Reading Worksheet

Why Vowels? Reading Worksheet

This worksheet teaches kids to spell words with vowels. It features familiar pics for them to recognize, and they practice fine motor skills by circling the correct spelling. It's an enjoyable way for kids to learn how to spell and promote reading skills.
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Short Vowel Detective Worksheet
Short Vowel Detective Worksheet

Short Vowel Detective Worksheet

Help your kids become phonetics masters by teaching them how to tell the difference between long and short vowels. As it may be difficult for them, take a look at a worksheet together. Have them pronounce the words and check the box for the vowel sound they hear. This is a great way for them to learn quickly and easily.
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Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet
Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet

Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet

Teach your child phonics with a fun worksheet! Ask your child to name a vowel sound and listen if it's long or short. Differentiating between long and short vowel sounds can be tricky, but this matching worksheet makes it easy for kids to understand. Have fun and master phonics - the worksheet will help them understand the difference between long and short vowel sounds!
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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Your students will love helping these birdies pick the short vowel eggs! Have them read the words in the thought bubbles, then check off the boxes with the same short vowel sounds. The bright colors of this free Worksheet will draw them in and get them practicing their vowels!
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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!
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Enough Is Enough (ough) Worksheet
Enough Is Enough (ough) Worksheet

Enough Is Enough (ough) Worksheet

As your students learn more about reading and pronouncing words, they can explore how some word patterns can be said differently. The 'ough' pattern, for instance, can be pronounced several ways. 'Enough' has the 'uff' sound. Provide your students with examples of words pronounced similarly and help them unscramble 'ough' words on this worksheet, ticking the box for the correct word.
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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 «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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Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 3 Worksheet Preview
Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 3 Worksheet Preview

Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 3 Worksheet

Help your early learner match consonant sounds to words with this fun worksheet! Have them name the pictures and try out each letter in the corresponding column. When they hear the sound that matches, circle it. Have them write the letter in the box to complete the word. Work their way down the page until the critters' names all match with consonants!
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Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 3 Worksheet
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Reading: AW Words Worksheet
Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Reading: AW Words Worksheet

Practice decoding the /aw/ digraph with this printable. Students read sentences and select the word with the correct spelling to complete each one. Note, /aw/ is sometimes spelled /au/, so this worksheet helps prevent confusion. Have fun, and practice hard!
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Circle the Consonants Worksheet
Circle the Consonants Worksheet

Circle the Consonants Worksheet

Teach your kids that there are 5 vowels and 21 consonants in the alphabet. Give examples of words that begin with consonants and ask them to recite the alphabet. Help them circle all of the consonants in a simple printout.
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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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Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 2 Worksheet Preview
Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 2 Worksheet Preview

Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 2 Worksheet

Look at the picture, say the word and match the consonant sound with the letter. Coach your child to name the animal and complete the word. For extra challenge, write the missing letter in the box! This PDF worksheet helps kids learn to read words with familiar animal pictures.
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Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 1 Worksheet Preview
Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 1 Worksheet Preview

Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 1 Worksheet

Decide which letter matches each word and picture in this fun phonics worksheet. Slide your finger over each word, trying out each letter to check for matches. Once each pair is solved, trace the dotted lines with pencil to complete the printable. Who knew learning could be so enjoyable?
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Double Consonant Worksheet 3rd Grade
Double Consonant Worksheet 3rd Grade

Double Consonant Spelling Worksheet

Rewrite: This double consonant worksheet is perfect for 3rd graders to practice recognizing words with doubled letters in the past tense! With a mythology theme, your child can look through the answer choices to find the correct words.
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The Importance of Vowels and Consonants Worksheets for Young Learners

Vowels and consonants are the building blocks of language. Understanding and being able to identify them is essential to achieving success in reading and writing. This is why vowels and consonants worksheets are so useful for kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3 students.

Firstly, these worksheets help young learners understand the difference between vowels and consonants. Vowels are the letters A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y. Consonants are all the other letters in the alphabet. By learning this fundamental concept, children can begin to understand how words are formed and start to tackle new words with ease.

Secondly, vowels and consonants worksheets allow children to practice identifying vowels and consonants in words. This skill is essential for reading and writing. By identifying vowels and consonants in different words, students are able to learn how to pronounce words correctly and spell them accurately.

Thirdly, these worksheets are a great resource for developing phonemic awareness. As children practice identifying vowels and consonants, they begin to understand the sounds that different letters make. This knowledge is essential for reading, writing, and communicating effectively.

Fourthly, using vowels and consonants worksheets can help improve memory retention. When children repeatedly practice identifying vowels and consonants, they become more familiar with the sounds of the letters. This familiarity helps them recognize words more easily and ultimately enhances their reading and writing abilities.

Finally, these worksheets can be a fun and engaging way to learn. There are a variety of different activities that can be included on these worksheets, such as coloring, matching, and writing. By making learning fun, children are more likely to stay engaged and retain the information they are learning.

In summary, vowels and consonants worksheets are an incredibly useful tool for teaching young learners about language. By understanding the difference between vowels and consonants and practicing identifying them in words, children can improve their reading, writing, and communicating skills. These worksheets are also a great way to develop phonemic awareness, improve memory retention, and make learning fun.