Phonics practice Normal Reading Worksheets for Ages 5-9

Enhance your child's reading skills with our engaging Phonics Practice Normal Reading Worksheets designed for ages 5-9. These expertly crafted resources feature fun, interactive activities that build a strong foundation in phonics, critical for early literacy development. Each worksheet focuses on key phonetic elements like letter sounds, blends, digraphs, and sight words, tailored to suit young learners' unique needs. With colorful illustrations and age-appropriate content, our phonics worksheets boost phonemic awareness and improve reading fluency. Ideal for both classroom use and at-home practice, these worksheets make learning to read a joyous and rewarding experience for children.


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Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet

Ask your child to name some words with the long /e/ sound they hear every day. Then, read aloud all the words in the worksheet with them. Ask them to circle the words containing ie that make this sound.
Reading: Long E and IE Worksheet
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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

Your students will love helping these birdies pick the short vowel eggs! Have them read the words in the thought bubbles, then check off the boxes with the same short vowel sounds. The bright colors of this free Worksheet will draw them in and get them practicing their vowels!
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
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Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet
Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet

Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet

Mastering phonics is key for kids to learn to read! This free worksheet uses fun pictures to help them sound out words. Ask them to name the images, then use the hints to say each word. Kids will become accomplished readers in no time!
Sounding it Out: Part 2 Worksheet
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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.
Reading: EA as in Bread Worksheet
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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.
Reading: IGH as Long I Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should prioritize phonics practice for children aged 5-9 because it is critical to developing strong reading skills. Phonics involves teaching the relationships between sounds and their corresponding letters, which is foundational for reading fluently. At this young age, children are in a crucial developmental period where they are rapidly acquiring language skills. By practicing phonics, children learn how to decode words, which means they can recognize words more quickly and accurately. This ability helps prevent future reading struggles and can lead to a lifelong love of learning.

Moreover, strong phonics skills contribute significantly to reading comprehension. When children can effortlessly identify words, their cognitive resources can be devoted to understanding the text's meaning, rather than getting bogged down in figuring out each word. This practice promotes self-confidence and fosters a positive attitude towards reading.

Additionally, difficulties in learning to read can affect other areas of academic performance and even impact children's self-esteem. Early and consistent phonics practice helps to ensure that they do not fall behind in any subject that requires strong reading skills. As a result, investing time and effort in phonics practice during these formative years sets the foundation for academic success and overall development.