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Boost your child's reading skills with our specialized Reading Improvement Normal Phonics Worksheets designed for ages 5-9. Carefully curated to support early readers, these engaging worksheets focus on honing phonics abilities, blending sounds, and recognizing word patterns. Our fun and interactive exercises enhance learning retention, build confidence, and promote a love for reading. Ideal for use in classrooms or at home, these phonics worksheets are a valuable tool for parents and educators seeking to make a meaningful difference in their children’s literacy journey. Visit Kids Academy to access our expansive collection and spark your child's reading success today!


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Words with ea Worksheet
Words with ea Worksheet

Words with ea Worksheet

Beginning readers may struggle with -ea vowel digraphs, which can have multiple sounds and be tricky to decode. This cheerful worksheet helps kids practice reading sentences with missing -ea words, using context clues to fill in the blanks. They'll also be exposed to various -ea sound examples, and build their sight word knowledge.
Words with ea Worksheet
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The /th/ Sound Worksheet
The /th/ Sound Worksheet

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
Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet

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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Enough Is Enough (ough) Worksheet
Enough Is Enough (ough) Worksheet

Enough Is Enough (ough) Worksheet

As your students learn more about reading and pronouncing words, they can explore how some word patterns can be said differently. The 'ough' pattern, for instance, can be pronounced several ways. 'Enough' has the 'uff' sound. Provide your students with examples of words pronounced similarly and help them unscramble 'ough' words on this worksheet, ticking the box for the correct word.
Enough Is Enough (ough) Worksheet
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3 Sounds Worksheet
3 Sounds Worksheet

3 Sounds Worksheet

Kids will love learning with this free, colorful worksheet. It's full of familiar words they can name and sound out with three distinct sounds. This helps build decoding skills, plus they get to check off words they read. It's a fun way to teach children to identify and use sounds.
3 Sounds Worksheet
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Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet
Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

Long I Vowel Team Coloring Worksheet

This worksheet provides practice with letter combinations that make the long "i" sound while enhancing creativity and motor skills with a fun coloring activity. Unknowingly, new readers learn key phonics skills while having fun!
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Long I Vowel Team Coloring 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.
Reading: EA and EE Worksheet
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The Order of Syllables Worksheet
The Order of Syllables Worksheet

The Order of Syllables Worksheet

Syllabication is vital for prereading and decoding words. Download this fun, free worksheet to help your reader practice breaking words into syllables and arranging them for reading. It also strengthens fine motor skills as they trace the numbers for each syllable, guided by a cheerful elephant!
The Order of Syllables 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.
Reading: Long I and Short I Sound Maze Worksheet
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Words with Sound M Reading Worksheet
Words with Sound M Reading Worksheet

Words with Sound M Reading Worksheet

Emerging readers will use this traceable worksheet to name and trace pictures with the letter sound «m». Bright, engaging pictures make this fun and build confidence while strengthening fine motor skills. They won't even know they're also working on reading skills!
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Reading Improvement Through Normal Phonics for ages 5-9 is crucial because this period is foundational for children’s literacy development. Phonics, the method of teaching reading by correlating sounds with letters or groups of letters, helps kids decode words quickly and efficiently. At ages 5-9, children are typically in kindergarten through third grade—key years for developing reading skills.

Understanding phonics enhances children’s ability to read fluently. Fluent readers spend less energy on decoding words and can focus more on comprehension. Comprehension is essential for learning across all subjects, as it enables children to grasp complex concepts and instructions. A strong grasp of phonics also builds spelling skills, further supporting overall literacy.

Moreover, early success in reading fosters a love for books and learning. This positive association can lead to lifelong reading habits, which are linked to better academic performance and critical thinking.

Teachers and parents who prioritize phonics can provide children with engaging tools and activities to improve their reading capabilities. This age-appropriate focus not only equips children with the skills needed for academic success but also boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Therefore, investing time in phonics during this critical age range can set the stage for a child’s future educational achievements.