Discover our "Reading Development Normal Worksheets for Ages 5-7" designed to enhance your child's literacy skills! These engaging and interactive worksheets promote phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension in young learners. Tailored specifically for early readers, our fun activities make learning enjoyable, encouraging kids to explore the world of books. With a variety of exercises that include matching, fill-in-the-blank, and reading comprehension tasks, these worksheets lay a solid foundation for reading success. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, our resources support parents and educators in fostering a lifelong love for reading in children aged 5 to 7. Let's spark their curiosity!


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Is it b, p or d? Worksheet
Is it b, p or d? Worksheet

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').
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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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Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet
Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

This bright and cheery traceable worksheet encourages children to practice auditory discrimination and phonological awareness. Using picture clues, they read each word and trace the line that represents the number of sounds heard. This builds decoding skills and helps them become successful readers.
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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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Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long O Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Divide your class into teams and have them work together to identify and pronounce the long O sound in words like "boat" and "flow". As they read aloud, have the rest of the class listen attentively. Then let teams color in the words and matching pictures, reinforcing the lesson. This simple printout is perfect for phonics lessons and a fun way to energize your class.
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Reading development in children aged 5 to 7 is crucial for their overall academic success and lifelong learning. During these formative years, children begin to develop foundational literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension. When parents and teachers prioritize reading development, they foster critical thinking and cognitive skills that are essential for effective communication and problem-solving.

Moreover, reading encourages imagination and creativity, allowing children to explore different worlds, ideas, and cultures. It lays the groundwork for subject areas such as math and science, as comprehension skills transfer across disciplines. By nurturing a love for reading, parents and teachers not only enhance children's language skills but also promote curiosity and a desire for knowledge.

Additionally, early reading experiences can bridge socioeconomic gaps, as they provide equitable opportunities for all children. By engaging in shared reading activities, both parents and teachers can strengthen their relationship with the child, which is beneficial for emotional development. Supporting reading development during these years helps instill a lifelong love for learning, ensuring children are better prepared to face future academic challenges and become informed, engaged citizens in society.