Enhance your child's spelling abilities with our specially designed Spelling Skills Worksheets for Ages 5-9. These engaging and educational worksheets are expertly crafted to support young learners in developing strong spelling foundations. With a variety of fun activities and exercises, children can practice word recognition, phonics, and spelling patterns, tailored to their learning pace and skill level. Our resources make spelling practice enjoyable and effective, encouraging young minds to expand their vocabulary and boost their confidence. Dive into a world of fun learning at Kids Academy and watch your child’s spelling skills flourish!


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Ar and or words phonics worksheet
Ar and or words phonics worksheet

Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet

Master the distinct digraphs 'ar' and 'or' with this fun phonics worksheet from Kids Academy! With meaningful illustrations, it'll guide your child to choose the right one. Get ready for the great results!
Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet
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Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet
Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet

Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet

Practice the 'th' digraph with this worksheet! Ask kids to say the words shown and sound out the letters below each image. Check the box with the correct digraph to complete. Examples include 'earth', 'bath' and 'moth', all ending with the same two letters. Phonics teaches that digraphs are two letters that make one sound.
Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 65
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 65
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 65
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AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

AW Words Team Coloring Fun Worksheet

Coloring words they can read is a blast for little learners! This worksheet offers emerging readers the chance to practice and gain confidence in reading words from the -aw family, while also improving fine-motor and creativity skills. Without knowing it, they'll learn about phonetic teams along the way!
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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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Words with Un– Worksheet
Words with Un– Worksheet

Words with Un– Worksheet

Prefixes can change the meaning of words. Adding "Un-" can give the opposite meaning, like Un-true, Un-happy, and Un-finish. Help your child learn with this worksheet. Draw a line to the picture that shows each word's meaning.
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Words: Asessment 3 Worksheet
Words: Asessment 3 Worksheet

Words: Asessment 3 Worksheet

Assess your child's knowledge of homonyms with words like "toe" and "tow". This fun worksheet helps find words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Use it to introduce homographs--words spelled the same with different meanings!
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English Word Tracing: Hello Worksheet
English Word Tracing: Hello Worksheet

English Word Tracing: Hello Worksheet

Searching for free worksheets to help your kids refine their motor skills, handwriting and English word knowledge? Get this cheerful PDF! It offers your children the chance to practice tracing words like Hello, while following a top-to-bottom, left-to-right patterning.
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Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet

Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet

When 'ee', 'ea' and 'ay' are in words, they usually make the long /e/ and /a/ sounds. Examples of words with 'ee' are "sheep", 'beach' and 'seat' with 'ea', and 'clay' and 'play' with 'ay'. Check this colourful worksheet with your kids; help them find the words that make the long /e/ sound like 'sheep'.
Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
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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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High Frequency Words: Assessment 2 Worksheet
High Frequency Words: Assessment 2 Worksheet

High Frequency Words: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Having knowledge of high frequency words can make emergent readers stronger and boost comprehension. This free assessment worksheet uses traceable lines to connect the picture to its corresponding words, allowing them to feel successful. It's a great way to reinforce high frequency words with familiar imagery.
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Guess the Word Problem Worksheet
Guess the Word Problem Worksheet

Guess the Word Problem Worksheet

Head to the Arctic Circle for math word problems with penguins, bears, and eskimos! This winter printable worksheet helps kids enjoy math with cute images. Guide kids through addition and subtraction in standard form with the penguins. Compare word problems to its written and pictorial forms for an enjoyable lesson!
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Grey
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Grey

Grey Tracing Color Words Worksheet

Help your kindergartener boost their writing skills with this free printable handwriting worksheet! They can trace the sight word "grey" with a grey crayon, starting at the big red dots. Sounding out and tracing the letters can help strengthen their handwriting. Ask them to name and circle all the grey objects to give extra practice. Get more free worksheets here!
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Green
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Green

Green Tracing Color Words Worksheet

Encourage writing and spelling practice with this vibrant free handwriting worksheet. Have your child trace the new name of a primary color, "green," and circle green items in the picture. Ask them what else can be green for a challenging activity. Through this worksheet, your kindergartener can learn and play at the same time. For more free printables, look here.
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Finish the Rime Worksheet
Finish the Rime Worksheet

Finish the Rime Worksheet

Rimes help kids learn word families and spelling strategies. This PDF worksheet gives new readers practice with initial consonants, pictures, colors and motor skills. It's fun and cheery, and a great way to boost phonological awareness and rime identification.
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Blue
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Blue

Blue Tracing Color Words Printable

Encourage your child's motor skills by having them trace the word "blue" with their blue crayon on this free printable handwriting worksheet, starting at the red dots. Ask them to circle all the blue objects they see. Check out here for more handwriting practice.
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Brown
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Brown

Brown Tracing Color Words Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids develop fine motor muscles and practice writing. Have them trace the word "brown" with a crayon, then find the brown objects in the picture. Ask them to look around and say what's brown in their room to make it more fun. Writing basics and a bit of fun - check out this free printable handwriting worksheet! For more tracing color words, check out here.
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Words with sound f Reading Worksheet
Words with sound f Reading Worksheet

Words with sound f Reading Worksheet

This illustrated phonics worksheet is ideal for preschool or kindergarten. It helps boost learners' literacy skills with a focus on the letter "f". Ask your child to name all the pictures, listening for that sound. Examples are fish, fox, lion, bug. When they can identify which words start with "f", have them circle the images. Congratulate them on a job well done!
Words with sound f Reading Worksheet
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How is it spelled? Worksheet
How is it spelled? Worksheet

How is it spelled? Worksheet

Perceiving right and wrong spellings is vital for reading, writing and honing editing skills. This stimulating worksheet lets children practice recognizing and selecting wrongly spelled words, which is essential for correct spelling and writing well-polished drafts.
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Sight words printable worksheet- upon, around, off
Sight words printable worksheet- upon, around, off

Upon, Around, Off Sight Words Worksheet

Assist your child in mastering prepositions by printing off this worksheet featuring three sight words: upon, around, off. Read the sentences aloud and use the illustrations to demonstrate the meaning of each. Your kid will soon master these words quickly.
Upon, Around, Off Sight Words Worksheet
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“B” Words Printable Worksheet
“B” Words Printable Worksheet

First Words Worksheet

Want to help your preschooler learn to read and write? Start with this 'B' words printable worksheet. It will help your child match pictures to the letters they know, sound out words, and build literacy. Once they understand the concept, they can start sounding out words and building reading skills.
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Help your kids learn proper pronunciation by counting syllables. Most words they'll encounter have 1-3 syllables, making them simple to say. Have them repeat the words in your worksheet after you. Focus on longer words with more than two syllables.
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Long and Short Vowel A Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel A Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel A Spelling Worksheet

Help your child learn tricky spellings by focusing on vowel sounds. Read about each one, see examples and work through the long and short vowel A worksheet. Your child will be able to sound out words to determine if the vowel is long or short.
Long and Short Vowel A Spelling Worksheet
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long vowels Worksheet
long vowels Worksheet

long vowels Worksheet

Have your early learner identify long vowels with this quick review. Ask them to name each picture aloud and listen out for the long vowel sounds to separate them from the shorter ones. Circle the ones that are long! Watch out for words with two vowels - they can be tricky!
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Spelling skills are crucial for children aged 5-9, forming the cornerstone of effective communication and literacy development. Firstly, good spelling skills enhance reading ability. When children can spell words correctly, they can also recognize them in reading contexts, boosting their comprehension and enjoyment of reading. Additionally, spelling proficiency allows children to express themselves clearly and accurately in writing, reducing frustration and fostering confidence.

From an educational standpoint, mastering spelling lays the groundwork for future learning. It enhances vocabulary acquisition by familiarizing children with word patterns and structures, enabling them to decipher new words independently. This foundational skill helps them excel in other subjects, such as science or social studies, where accurate reading and writing are essential.

On a social level, good spelling skills can influence how children's written work is perceived by peers and teachers. Accurate spelling can help form a positive self-image and prevent negative judgments that might arise from frequent errors. Moreover, building strong spelling skills early helps avoid potential issues with written communication later in academic and professional life.

For parents and teachers, investing time and energy into developing children's spelling skills is a commitment to their long-term educational success and self-esteem. It's an essential tool that empowers children, setting the stage for lifelong learning and effective communication.