Phonics Skills Extra Challenge Worksheets for Ages 6-7

Enhance your child's phonics skills with our engaging Extra Challenge Worksheets designed specifically for ages 6-7. These worksheets provide an excellent opportunity for young learners to deepen their understanding of phonetic sounds, blending, and decoding skills. Tailored to challenge and motivate, each activity is crafted to reinforce fundamental reading abilities while keeping learning fun and interactive. Perfect for reinforcing classroom lessons or providing extra practice at home, our printable resources ensure children grasp key phonics concepts essential for reading success. Boost your child's confidence and readiness for more advanced reading adventures with these specially designed phonics worksheets!


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The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet
The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet

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.
The Long I Maze Reading Worksheet
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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound A | PDF Worksheet 1

Long Vowel Sound A Worksheet

Teach your young learner about the long vowel A with this colorful free printable phonics worksheet. The long vowel A says its name while the short vowel A does not. Complete the worksheet by tracing the root to the toy train and helping the dog by filling in the missing letter A. Have them practice writing and spelling with phonics while having fun!
Long Vowel Sound A 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.
Short Vowel Sound E 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.
Short Vowel Sound O Worksheet
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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound O | PDF Worksheet 1

Long Vowel Sound O Worksheet

Help the goat find her missing O! Guide your little learner through this fun maze to help the goat get its vowel sound back. Make phonics learning engaging and enjoyable with this free printable worksheet.
Long Vowel Sound O Worksheet
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Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound I | PDF Worksheet 1
Phonics for Kids | Long Vowel Sound I | PDF Worksheet 1

Long Vowel Sound I Worksheet

Learning long vowels is essential to becoming a good reader. Ask your child to distinguish between the long and short I vowel sounds. Remind them that the long I says its name, while the short I doesn't. With this fun printable phonics worksheet, your kid can practice writing and spelling while helping a dog find his way through a maze. Check out our phonics worksheets for more learning activities.
Long Vowel Sound I Worksheet
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Phonics Skills Extra Challenge for Ages 6-7 is crucial for early literacy development, directly impacting a child's reading proficiency and academic success. Parents and teachers should prioritize phonics skills because they form the foundational blocks of reading. During this critical age, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. A robust phonics program helps them decode words, understand spelling patterns, and improve their fluency, enabling them to engage with more complex texts.

Messages from early education research show that strong phonics understanding enhances a child's ability to comprehend written material, fostering a lifelong love for reading. Engaging with extra challenges promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence in their abilities. Furthermore, as children meet these challenges, they develop perseverance and resilience—traits essential for future learning.

Additionally, phonics skills support the development of vocabulary and comprehension, contributing to stronger writing skills later on. By focusing on phonics during these formative years, parents and teachers can create a solid foundation that supports all future learning, ultimately benefiting children's overall academic journey and empowering them to thrive in school and beyond. Prioritizing phonics education is an investment in children's futures.