Normal Phonics Worksheets for Ages 5-9 - Page 4
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Twin Onset Worksheet
Children's phonological skills and reading/spelling strategies are strengthened by isolating initial consonants. This fun PDF worksheet encourages kids to trace the correct onset letter and hone fine motor skills. It's a great way to introduce early reading and spelling.
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Twin Onset Worksheet
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The /th/ Sound Worksheet
Confuse your students no more: have them use this worksheet to understand the /th/ sound and its two variants. With pictures, ask them to say the name of each one. Help them identify the voiced /th/ sound, like in 'mother', by having them say it aloud. Download the pdf to get started.
The /th/ Sound Worksheet
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Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet
Phonetics and its sounds can be tricky for kids. They can read and spell, but long and short vowels might be difficult. Use this phonetic worksheet to teach them to identify words with the short /a/ or long /a/ sound. Kids have to find the words ending with 'e' (long sound) and words with one vowel (short sound, e.g. 'mat'). Colourful printout makes it fun and easy to learn!
Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet
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Short Vowel Detective Worksheet
Help your kids become phonetics masters by teaching them how to tell the difference between long and short vowels. As it may be difficult for them, take a look at a worksheet together. Have them pronounce the words and check the box for the vowel sound they hear. This is a great way for them to learn quickly and easily.
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Reading: Break Them Apart Worksheet
See if students understand syllables with this fun worksheet. It teaches them that a syllable is a word part with a vowel sound. Kids read each word and choose how many parts it has. Doing this often helps them decode new words and gain confidence.
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Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet
This worksheet focuses on the vowel team /ai/ which makes the long A sound. Students are challenged to find the correct path through the puzzle following only words with the /ai/ sound. Bright illustrations help kids understand unknown words.
Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet
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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
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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Matching Vowel Sounds Worksheet
Teach your child phonics with a fun worksheet! Ask your child to name a vowel sound and listen if it's long or short. Differentiating between long and short vowel sounds can be tricky, but this matching worksheet makes it easy for kids to understand. Have fun and master phonics - the worksheet will help them understand the difference between long and short vowel sounds!
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Is It Silent? Worksheet
Phonetics can be tricky, like the sound of /e/ in 'egg' vs. the silent /e/ at the end of 'slime'. Ask your students to give more examples. Read out the words in this worksheet with your kids and ask them to identify the silent /e/ ones.
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Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
Test your child's identification skills with this worksheet. They must identify the image and then circle the letter it begins with: 'b', 'p', or 'd' (e.g. an image of the sun would mean they circle 's').
Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
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Long Vowel Sound E Worksheet
Practice distinguishing long and short vowel sound E with this free printable! Kids must complete the word “bee” by tracing the maze and adding the missing letter E. Remind them to say the word aloud to help sharpen their phonics ear. Get more phonics fun with the vowel sound E here.
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Words with Long U Reading Worksheet
Help your new reader master vowel recognition with this fun worksheet. By using picture clues and practicing fine motor skills, they'll learn to differentiate between words with the long and short «u» sound. Your learner will also get to practice vowel discrimination in high-frequency words. It's a great way to learn the importance of vowels in reading!
Words with Long U Reading Worksheet
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Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet
This worksheet helps emerging readers use picture clues to identify familiar words and practice tracing and fine-motor abilities. It also reinforces spelling by helping them distinguish middle sounds in words. A great way to build listening and literacy skills!
Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet
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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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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.
The AI Tree Worksheet
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Word Matching Game Worksheet
Help your early reader develop prereading skills with this fun matching worksheet! Visual cues help them learn sight words, decode words in word families, and identify phonetic patterns. They'll practice discerning sounds past initial consonants while saying the name of the picture and finding the matching word - and reading at the same time!
Word Matching Game Worksheet
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L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable
This printable worksheet will help your child recognize and identify the Pl, Cl, and Sl consonant blends, sound them out, and identify them in print. Improve your child's reading and writing skills with fun and colorful phonics practice!
L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable
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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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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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Letter H and I Sounds Worksheet
Preschoolers will have fun and develop reading and writing skills at the same time! They'll use pictures to recognize familiar words and differentiate between 'H' and 'I' sounds. Then they'll trace lines to connect each sound to the picture, improving their fine-motor skills. Bright and cheerful visuals make learning a breeze!
Letter H and I Sounds Worksheet
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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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Rhyming Bells Worksheet
This printable worksheet helps students recognize rhyming words. Read a word, then pick the 4 words that rhyme. Look out for words with different spellings but same ending sound. It's a great exercise to improve understanding of rhyming words.
Rhyming Bells Worksheet
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Phonics is the cornerstone of literacy development for children ages 5-9, an age range critical for establishing foundational reading skills. When parents and teachers emphasize normal phonics, they introduce children to the relationship between sounds and letters, which is crucial for decoding words and aiding pronunciation. Phonics instruction helps children understand the predictable patterns in language, making reading less mysterious and more accessible.
Early mastery of phonics can significantly enhance a child's ability to read with fluency and comprehension. This foundation not only aids in reading accuracy but also builds confidence and encourages a lifelong love of reading. Children who struggle with phonics might find reading challenging, which can affect their overall academic performance and self-esteem.
Moreover, knowledge of normal phonics equips children to become independent readers. As they progress from recognizing simple words to tackling more complex texts, the skills initiated during phonics instruction will empower them to infer meaning and context, promoting both vocabulary expansion and critical thinking.
For parents and educators, supporting normal phonics instruction enriches a child's educational journey, fostering a positive attitude toward learning and providing an essential toolset for academic success in subsequent years. Therefore, investing time and resources in quality phonics education is a vital, long-term investment in a child's development.
