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Enhance your child's reading skills with our Phonics Practice Vowel Blends Worksheets for ages 6-9. These engaging worksheets from Kids Academy are designed to help young learners master vowel blends and sounds. By practicing vowel combinations like 'ai,' 'ea,' and 'ou,' children will enhance their reading fluency, pronunciation, and spelling abilities. Each worksheet features fun activities and colorful illustrations that keep kids motivated while they learn. Perfect as a homework supplement or classroom tool, our worksheets make phonics practice enjoyable and productive. Set your child on the path to literacy success with Kids Academy!


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The Two Common Sounds of IE

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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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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.
short vowels Worksheet
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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.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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Phonics practice focusing on vowel blends is crucial for children ages 6-9 as it lays a vital foundation for literacy skills. At this developmental stage, children are transitioning from recognizing simple words to deciphering more complex word structures. Vowel blends—combinations of vowels that work together to create unique sounds, such as "ai" in "rain" or "oa" in "boat"—are prevalent in English. Mastery of these blends significantly enhances reading fluency and accuracy, making it easier for children to decode words and comprehend texts.

Understanding vowel blends also promotes better spelling and writing skills. When children recognize and can reproduce these sound patterns, they are more likely to spell words correctly and use a broader vocabulary, thus expressing themselves more clearly.

Incorporating vowel blend practice into everyday learning helps to make reading a confident and enjoyable experience. This confidence can fuel a lifelong love for reading and learning. Both parents and teachers should emphasize vowel blend phonics practice, using engaging activities like games, flashcards, and reading exercises, to strengthen these essential early literacy skills. Investing time in this aspect of learning equips children with the tools they need for academic success and beyond.