Phonics Skills Extra Challenge Worksheets for Ages 6-9

Boost your child's phonics proficiency with our Phonics Skills Extra Challenge Worksheets, specially designed for kids aged 6-9. These engaging worksheets provide extra practice in decoding, blending, and recognizing sounds, ensuring young learners develop strong reading foundations. Featuring varied activities—from matching sounds to filling in missing letters—each worksheet emphasizes different phonics skills in a fun, interactive way. Ideal for classroom reinforcement or homeschooling, these challenges not only enhance literacy skills but also ignite a love for learning. Dive into our collection and watch your child's reading confidence soar while mastering key phonics concepts! Start their journey to success today!


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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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Long and Short Vowel I Worksheet
Long and Short Vowel I Worksheet

Long and Short Vowel I Spelling Worksheet

When it comes to long "I" sounds, kids should look out for the letter "E" at the end. With examples and sounding out words, kids will improve spelling skills with this long/short "I" worksheet!
Long and Short Vowel I Spelling 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 6-9 is vital for enhancing early literacy development. At this formative age, children are mastering the foundational skills needed for reading and writing, making phonics an essential focus. Phonics teaches the relationship between sounds and letters, allowing children to sound out words independently.

Parents and teachers should care about this program because it goes beyond basic phonics lessons to provide additional practice and reinforcement. Children who struggle with reading can often feel discouraged; this program offers targeted challenges that cater to different learning paces and styles, helping to build confidence. Additionally, strong phonics skills are linked to overall academic success, as proficient readers are more likely to excel in other subjects.

Furthermore, the structure provided in the Extra Challenge helps parents engage with their children’s learning, turning reading into a collaborative and enjoyable activity. It supports teachers by providing supplementary materials to differentiate instruction and meet individual student needs. In a world with increasing demands for literacy, investing time and resources in phonics skills is crucial for giving children the tools they need to become successful readers and lifelong learners.