Phonics Skills Vowel Diphthongs Worksheets for Ages 5-9

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Discover our engaging Phonics Skills Vowel Diphthongs Worksheets designed for children aged 5-9! These interactive resources aim to enhance your child's reading and pronunciation abilities through fun activities focused on diphthongs. Our carefully crafted worksheets promote phonemic awareness and help young learners recognize and master complex vowel sounds. Each activity is age-appropriate and encourages independent practice while reinforcing essential phonics skills through games, visual aids, and examples. Perfect for both classroom use and at-home learning, these diphthong worksheets will make phonics enjoyable and effective for your little one. Start boosting your child's literacy skills today!


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Distinguish Between Words with Long O and Short O

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Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet

Students practice distinguishing between short and long O sounds with this reading worksheet. They sound out each word, then circle the pictures with the long O sound. Perfect for individual practice or to work with peers! Improves understanding of this skill and helps avoid confusion.
Reading: Long O and Short O Sounds Worksheet
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Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

Reading: OA or OW Worksheet

This printable worksheet helps young and emergent readers with decoding words and understanding digraphs (two letters with one sound). It requires students to complete the spelling for each word based on the picture, focusing on /oa/ and /ow/ spellings. It's ideal for a reading classroom and for spelling practice.
Reading: OA or OW Worksheet
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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
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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.
Reading: Long O Digraphs Worksheet
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Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

Encourage your kids to complete this fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and objects in the pictures. Read the incomplete sentences aloud, and then find the correct word to finish the sentence. Check their work.
Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
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Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

Provide your students with valuable practice in distinguishing long and short E sounds with this worksheet. They'll look at pictures and read the words, then decide which sound is being used. It's an effective tool to help them master a difficult concept.
Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
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What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet

Help your kids practice the long /o/ sound with words such as 'boat', 'goat' and 'float'. Ask them to identify and circle the images in the worksheet that have the same sound. Award bonus points if they come up with more words with 'oa' spelling!
What Sounds Like Float? 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: 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.
Reading: Vowel Team 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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Phonics skills, particularly vowel diphthongs, are crucial for children aged 5-9 as they form a foundational element of reading and language development. Diphthongs, which are complex vowel sounds that glide from one vowel sound to another within the same syllable (like "ou" in "cloud" or "oi" in "boil"), are essential for proper pronunciation and spelling. Understanding these sounds enhances children's ability to decode words, fostering more fluent reading.

By focusing on diphthongs, parents and teachers can equip children with the skills to tackle more challenging texts. This understanding boosts confidence and encourages a love for reading. Additionally, mastering vowel diphthongs is linked to overall literacy and comprehensive language skills; it helps children recognize patterns in words, facilitating better vocabulary acquisition and communication skills.

Moreover, early phonics skills support cognitive development by promoting critical thinking and phonemic awareness, which are necessary for writing and creative expression. Supporting children in this area lays a strong foundation not just for reading and writing, but also for academic success in other subjects, making phonics education indispensable during these formative years. Parents and teachers should prioritize diphthong instruction as part of a holistic approach to literacy education.