Phonics Worksheets for Ages 6-8
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Discover our engaging phonics worksheets designed for children ages 6-8! Our printables make learning to read fun and interactive. Crafted by education experts, these worksheets help kids master letter sounds, blend words, and develop essential reading skills. From matching sounds to pictures, decoding words, and playing phonics games, each activity strengthens early literacy while keeping young minds captivated. Ideal for classroom use or homeschooling, our phonics worksheets support all beginners on their exciting reading journey. Explore now and give your child a head start in literacy with our top-rated phonics resources!
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Rhyming Words: Assessment Worksheet
Help Little Red Riding Hood find rhyming words with "red". Download and print this worksheet. Have your child circle the rhyming words and pictures. Get them to say each word out loud and compare it to the word "red". When they're done, review the answers and talk about any words that don't rhyme.
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letter sounds Worksheet
Test your child's letter recognition skills with this worksheet. Match words to pictures and challenge them to say each image out loud and sound out the words beside it. Ask: Which word starts with the same letter as the picture? Then let them circle the right answer. Quick and easy!
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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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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!
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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.
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The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet
Help your child learn phonics to help them read. Show them the difference between long and short "i" sounds. Guide them as they use a pencil to trace words with the long "i:" sound in the "Help the Boy in the Picture" worksheet exercise. This will help them find the kite in the picture.
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Find The Missing Word Worksheet
Master silent letters like "b" and "k" with this illustrated worksheet! Read the sentences and fill in the blanks with the correct word, checking the box. Read all the way to the bottom and review words containing silent letters. A great way to help your little learner tackle a tough topic!
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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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Long vs Short O Reading Worksheet
Help your child learn to identify the long and short «o» sound with this colourful worksheet. Guide them as they spot words with the long or short «o» sound. With practice, your child will find it easier to tell the difference between the two.
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Vowel team ee Worksheet
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Kids will have a blast steering cars with the -ee digraph towards Street Three! This fast-paced worksheet reinforces that -ee makes the long -e sound while boosting fine motor skills. Kids will love the bright colors and stay engaged with this fun printable. Get ready for hours of off-road excitement!
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Rhymes in Poems Worksheet
Poems are lovely works of literature; some with rhymes, and some without. This poem for kids is full of rhymes and tells the tale of a sheep. Read it aloud to your kids, then help them circle the rhyming words.
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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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Rhyming Kites Worksheet
On a spring day, fly a kite! Kids Academy has a rhyming worksheet to boost your child's skills. Read the pairs of words aloud. Circle the kites if they rhyme, leave them blank if they don't. Listen carefully and find all the rhyming word pairs to complete this sheet!
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Word Match Reading Worksheet
This printout helps children learn to read fluently by connecting words with the same sound. Colorful pictures aid understanding and context for kindergarten-level students. Tracing lines, they learn to identify the sounds made by letters of the alphabet and deepen their knowledge of phonics.
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Long A Vowel Team Coloring Fun Worksheet
Divide your class into teams, give each a printout, then have them read aloud words with a long "A" sound (e.g. brain, paid). As they listen, let them reinforce this lesson by coloring in the words and pictures. Make phonics fun and interactive with this great coloring page!
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Baa Baa Black Sheep Printable
Jumpstart your child's reading skills with this printable Baa Baa Black Sheep worksheet! Recite the lines with them, then have them select the pictures associated with the poem to test comprehension. Fun and educational!
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Vowel match Worksheet
Early readers can find vowel teams (digraphs) tricky. This simple worksheet helps kids match words with the right digraphs and learn to read! They'll practice reading words from different families, and linking the letters to their sounds. It's a fun way to get kids sending letters to the right addresses!
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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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Beginning Sounds Assessment Printable
Test your child's knowledge of the alphabet. Ask them to recite the whole alphabet and the words for each letter. For example: A for apple, B for boy. Identify objects on this worksheet, then ask your child which one starts with the letter "f" and have them circle it.
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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.
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Cat Printable Sight Words Worksheet
Encourage your child's literacy with this fun sight words worksheet: cat PDF! It helps build a solid foundation for reading, featuring activities such as reading and tracing the word cat, and finding it amongst other sight words. With its cute cat, Kids Academy makes learning to read a delight!
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Words with Sound N Reading Worksheet
Young readers will love the colourful pictures and simple sight words on this download worksheet. They can trace their way through the maze as they help the cute squirrel reach his acorns, finding words with the sound "n" as they go. It's a fun way to work on reading skills - they won't even realise they're learning!
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Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet
This free PDF helps new readers use sight words and pictures to read basic sentences. Then, they use accompanying word choices to find the correct word with the short a vowel sound. A key early reading skill, discriminating between short vowel sounds can be tricky in monosyllabic words, so use this PDF to help your reader reinforce it.
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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
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Phonics is a foundational teaching method that equips children with essential reading skills, making it particularly vital for children ages 6-8 who are in their early stages of learning to read. During this critical phase, kids are developing their ability to recognize the relationship between sounds and letters, which is critical for decoding new words. By focusing on phonics, children learn to sound out words accurately and fluently, building confidence as they read.
For parents and teachers, emphasizing phonics means setting a solid base for lifelong literacy and academic success. Phonics instruction helps children understand patterns in words, simplifying the process of reading and spelling. This is particularly important as children encounter more complex texts across various subjects, enhancing comprehension and the ability to engage with learning materials.
Moreover, mastering phonics supports improved writing skills. As students become adept at decoding, they also become better at encoding or spelling words, thus improving their overall communication abilities. Notably, phonics skills are linked with greater proficiency in reading standardized tests, benefiting academic performance.
In sum, prioritizing phonics for young learners nurtures strong reading habits, instills confidence, and fosters a love for reading, setting them on a pathway to long-term educational achievement.
