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    Check out this Trial Lesson on Vowels for Ages 5-9!

    Distinguish Between Words with Long A and Short A

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    Long or Short Reading Worksheet
    Long or Short Reading Worksheet

    Long or Short Reading Worksheet

    Every new reader needs to learn to recognize long and short vowel sounds. This phonics worksheet uses pictures of high-frequency words to help. Kids read the words and then check off images with long vowel sounds. It helps them learn to decode words and improves fine motor skills.
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    Long or Short Reading Worksheet
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    The AI Tree Worksheet
    The AI Tree Worksheet

    The AI Tree Worksheet

    Help your kids learn to read better with this worksheet! Introduce the vowel pair 'ai' and give them familiar examples. Ask them to give you some in return. Then, have them read the words on the leaves and help them trace the ones with the long /a/ sound.
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    Reading: Long a and Short a Worksheet
    Reading: Long a and Short a Worksheet

    Reading: Long a and Short a Worksheet

    This printable helps students practice distinguishing the long and short A sound. Pictures provide clues to read each word and students identify if it has a short or long sound. By completing this worksheet, children gain mastery of the phonics skill.
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    Reading: Long a and Short a Worksheet
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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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    Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
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    OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
    OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

    OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

    Use this worksheet to teach your child the different pronunciations of -ough. For example, -ough can sound like ‘aw’ in ‘bought’. Ask your child to give more examples and help them underline the correct answers to fill in the blanks.
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    Find Hens Nest Reading Worksheet
    Find Hens Nest Reading Worksheet

    Find Hens Nest Reading Worksheet

    Learning the short and long «e» sound can be tricky for kids just starting to learn the alphabet. Make it fun with this worksheet: it leads your kindergarten child to a hen's nest by following words with the short «e» sound. They'll be able to identify words with the sound by the end of the exercise.
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    Find Hens Nest Reading Worksheet
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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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    Find the Vowels Reading Worksheet
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    Middle Sounds Worksheet
    Middle Sounds Worksheet

    Middle Sounds Worksheet

    Download this free worksheet and help your reader identify middle sounds in words. Pictures provide clues to the word, while tracing circles around the middle vowel sound strengthens fine motor and visual discrimination skills. It's a great way to teach sound discrimination between similar-sounding short vowels - a key component for proficient reading.
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    Middle Sounds Worksheet
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    Silent E Sentences Worksheet
    Silent E Sentences Worksheet

    Silent E Sentences Worksheet

    Young readers can find learning Silent E tricky, so this helpful worksheet can help! It teaches them to distinguish words that look the same but for the Silent E and choose the right word for sentence blanks. Kids can mark the correct answer and become familiar with closed syllables and words that require the E.
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    Silent E Sentences Worksheet
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    Vowel team ai Worksheet
    Vowel team ai Worksheet

    Vowel team ai Worksheet

    Kids will have a blast learning about the -ai digraph with this fun worksheet. They'll read words with it and practice their motor skills as they help the animal duo get back to the train station. With success, they'll smile and enjoy the activity!
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    Vowel team ai Worksheet
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    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound I | PDF Worksheet 1
    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound I | PDF Worksheet 1

    Short Vowel Sound I Worksheet

    This free printable phonics worksheet will get your kid prepped for reading! It's a maze to help the dog complete the word “zip” with the missing letter I. Have your kid say the word aloud to learn the I sound. It's a great way to practice reading, writing and spelling skills. Check out here for more phonics worksheets!
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    Short Vowel Sound I Worksheet
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    Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet
    Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet

    Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet

    Remind the kids that caterpillars turn into butterflies! This worksheet helps them practice their vowel sounds. They must trace the path of words that sound like ‘lie’ to help the caterpillar reach the finish line. It's a fun way to learn and explore!
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    Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet
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    Two Sounds for OO Worksheet
    Two Sounds for OO Worksheet

    Two Sounds for OO Worksheet

    This worksheet helps kids learn the different sounds of the -oo digraph. They match words based on whether they sound like moon or book, plus practice fine motor skills tracing lines. Fun and educational!
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    Two Sounds for OO 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.
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    Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
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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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    Reading: EA and EE Worksheet
    Reading: EA and EE Worksheet

    Reading: EA and EE Worksheet

    Confused by the long E sound's varying spellings? Give students practice with this printable. It will improve their reading and spelling skills by helping them identify the correct spellings for words with the /ee/ and /ea/ vowel teams. Clear up the confusion and sharpen their skills.
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    Reading: EA and EE Worksheet
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    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1
    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound E | PDF Worksheet 1

    Short Vowel Sound E Worksheet

    This free printable phonics worksheet helps kids learn the short vowel sound E. Kids need to help the dog complete the word “hen” by finding their way through a maze. It teaches kids to see the connection between letters and sounds and also strengthens their writing and spelling skills. Fun and educational, this phonics worksheet is great for kids. Want more? Check out here.
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    Short Vowel Sound E 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.
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    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.
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    Reading: OI and OY Worksheet
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    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1
    Phonics for Kids | Short Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1

    Short Vowel Sound O Worksheet

    Help your child learn the short vowel sound O with this fun and free printable phonics worksheet! They'll need to complete the maze to help the dog finish the word "fox" with the missing letter O. Engage their fine motor muscles while they color or trace the maze with crayon or pencil. This educational activity is sure to bring a smile to your little learner's face! For more phonics worksheets, check here.
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    Short Vowel Sound O Worksheet
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    Silent e worksheet
    Silent e worksheet

    Silent E Words Worksheet

    The letter e is amazing - it changes words without making a sound! Boost spelling and phonics with this Silent e worksheet from Kids Academy - fun and colorful!
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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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    Long and Short Vowel Sentences: Assessment Worksheet
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    Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
    Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet

    Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet

    Ask your kids if they can name any common words with the /oo/ sound. Read each word with them and help them pronounce it. Then, have them circle the words that have the /oo/ sound as in moon.
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    Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
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    Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
    Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

    Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet

    This worksheet tests phonetics and word recognition. Students should be familiar with past tense verbs. Read incomplete sentences, then read multiple options and help students select the correct one.
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    Vowels are essential building blocks of language and reading, making them crucial for children aged 5-9. During these years, children begin their literacy journey, developing foundational skills that will serve them throughout their academic lives. Understanding vowels—A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y—helps children recognize and decode words, thereby enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension.

    Parents and teachers should care about vowels as they form the core of phonetics. When children grasp vowel sounds, they can begin to blend them with consonants to form words, an essential skill in reading and writing. Mastering this aspect of language supports children's confidence and encourages them to explore more complex texts.

    Moreover, vowels play a pivotal role in phonemic awareness, an early indicator of overall reading ability. Engaging activities that emphasize vowel sounds and their relationships can spark curiosity and motivate learning, making literacy more enjoyable.

    Ultimately, caring about vowels reflects a commitment to giving children the tools they need for effective communication, academic success, and lifelong learning. Supporting children’s vowel knowledge is investing in their future, empowering them with the skills to express themselves and navigate the world confidently.