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    Check out this Trial Lesson on Normal Vowels for Ages 6-9!

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Long «u» Sound Worksheet
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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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    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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    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: Y as Long I Worksheet
    Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

    Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet

    Students need practice and exposure to letters that make different sounds for decoding and reading success. This printable is a great resource for language arts classes: it explains that words ending with Y and having only one syllable make the long I sound. Students will circle all words with Y that have this sound.
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    Reading: Y as Long I Worksheet
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    Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet
    Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet

    Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet

    Question your students if the worksheet is entertaining. They may respond negatively! Nonetheless, this activity will bring satisfaction while learning the distinction between a long and short I sound. Students read the words in the maze and only follow the words with the short I sound to finish the exercise. Grasping the difference between long and short vowels is demanding, but this worksheet helps students understand this reading skill.
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    Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet
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    Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
    Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

    Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

    This fun worksheet with pictures boosts phonics skills - differentiating between long «ī» and short «i» sounds in 1- and 2-syllable words. Kids use picture clues to read words, then check off the correct ones. It's a great way for new readers to practice early reading skills and find success on their own.
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    Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
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    Ou and ow words worksheet
    Ou and ow words worksheet

    OU and OW Words Worksheet

    Enhance your child's reading and spelling with this ou and ow words worksheet! Fun pictures and common words make mastering the diphthongs ou and ow easy and enjoyable.
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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.
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    Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet
    Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet

    Is It IE or Y/Ye? Worksheet

    Test your child's picture identification skills by pointing at common items in your house and asking them to name them. Then, look at the objects in this worksheet with your little one. Point at each one, ask for the name, then ask which spelling is correct. Help them circle the correct word.
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    Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
    Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

    Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet

    Kids can have fun and learn with this maze! They'll look for and read words with the 'long I' sound spelled 'igh'. Most words ending with 'T' have this spelling. Decode words while learning about long vowel sounds and their spellings.
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    Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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    Long Vowel A Printable Worksheet
    Long Vowel A Printable Worksheet

    Long Vowel A Worksheet

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    Silent Letter Maze Worksheet
    Silent Letter Maze Worksheet

    Silent Letter Maze Worksheet

    Learning to read can be tricky, especially with words with irregular pronunciations. Explain to your child that some words have consonants we do not pronounce when reading. Ask them for examples like 'knife' and 'knob'. These consonants are called silent letters. Download this pdf to practice words with silent letters and complete the maze.
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    Silent Letter Maze Worksheet
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    Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet
    Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet

    Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet

    Help your kids identify objects and better count syllables in words. Look at the printout images with them and have them say each word out loud. Ask them to count syllables and tick the box with the correct number. With this worksheet, your kids will become more skilled.
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    Long Vowel E Printable Worksheet
    Long Vowel E Printable Worksheet

    Long Vowel E Printable

    Help your child learn to read and spell with long vowel E with this printable worksheet. It'll teach them different spellings of E and how to recognize words with similar spellings that might not sound the same. They'll become a pro in no time!
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    Normal vowels, or short and long vowel sounds, are foundational elements of reading and literacy for children ages 6-9. At this pivotal age, students are developing their phonetic awareness, which is critical for effective reading, spelling, and overall communication skills. Understanding vowels helps children decode words, which is essential as they encounter increasingly complex texts.

    Parents and teachers should care about normal vowels because they play a vital role in phonics instruction, which is linked to successful reading outcomes. Mastery of vowel sounds allows students to blend sounds and read fluently, enhancing their comprehension and enjoyment of reading. When children can easily recognize and pronounce vowels, they gain confidence in their reading abilities, which fosters a positive attitude toward learning.

    Additionally, normal vowels are the keys to vocabulary expansion and writing proficiency. Young students who comprehend vowel sounds can construct better sentences and express their ideas more clearly as they progress through their education. By focusing on normal vowels, adults can lay a solid foundation for lifelong literacy skills. In essence, attention to vowel recognition and pronunciation supports not just academic achievement, but also emotional and social development, empowering children to engage with the world around them confidently.