Phonics skills development Normal Worksheets for Ages 7-8

Help your child master phonics skills with our expertly designed worksheets for ages 7-8! Our captivating exercises cover essential areas like sound recognition, blending, and word formation to boost your child’s reading ability and confidence. Each worksheet offers engaging activities that make learning fun and effective, providing a solid foundation for fluent reading and speaking. Perfect for in-class use or at-home practice, these resources support differentiated learning, ensuring every child can progress at their own pace. Start developing essential phonics skills today with our age-appropriate, educational worksheets! Visit our website to download and print now.


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Ew words worksheet
Ew words worksheet

EW Words Worksheet

Practice the diphthong ew and boost your child's vocabulary with this fun ew words worksheet! Filled with illustrations, it will help your child hone their reading and spelling skills. Plus, the tricky words will make it both enjoyable and rewarding!
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Vowel team ai Worksheet
Vowel team ai Worksheet

Vowel team ai Worksheet

Kids will have a blast learning about the -ai digraph with this fun worksheet. They'll read words with it and practice their motor skills as they help the animal duo get back to the train station. With success, they'll smile and enjoy the activity!
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Spelling worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds O
Spelling worksheet: Short Vowel Sounds O

Short vowel Sounds "o" Spelling Worksheet

This worksheet will get your child thinking! Have them look at the pictures, read the words and check the ending of each. They'll learn to analyze words and vowel sounds using the Short Vowel Sounds "O" spelling worksheet.
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Long and Short I Worksheet
Long and Short I Worksheet

Long and Short I Worksheet

Print the worksheet and have the students read "pig" and "fire". Check for understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Color in words and pictures to make learning phonics fun! This exercise is perfect for introducing the topic to your students.
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Sounds to Communicate Worksheet
Sounds to Communicate Worksheet

Sounds to Communicate Worksheet

Sounds are important for communication. Ask your students to name sounds people, animals and things make. Then, review this worksheet with them and see if they can identify the activities. Ask them to circle examples of sounds used to communicate.
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Long and Short O Worksheet
Long and Short O Worksheet

Long and Short O Worksheet

Help your students recognize the difference between long and short «Os» with this fun printout. Let them read and color-in "rope" and "mop" simultaneously. Listen to the different sounds, then color the words and pictures. Great for classes, it'll make your phonics lesson memorable and enjoyable.
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Phonics skills development is crucial for children aged 7-8 because it lays the foundation for effective reading and writing, integral parts of their academic success and lifelong learning. At this age, many children transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong phonics skills help them decode words more easily, recognize word patterns, and improve their reading fluency. This capacity directly influences their comprehension, vocabulary, and ability to engage with more complex texts and subjects.

For parents and teachers, prioritizing phonics development can prevent later academic struggles and support a child's confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Without secure phonics skills, children might face difficulties in grasping more advanced literacy concepts, leading to frustration and disinterest in reading. These skills also aid spelling and writing, enabling children to express ideas clearly and accurately.

Moreover, phonics instruction reinforces essential listening and speaking skills, contributing to overall language development. It bridges the gap between spoken and written language, making it easier for children to connect sounds with letters and understand their relationships. By ensuring a strong phonics foundation during these formative years, parents and teachers empower children to succeed academically, communicate effectively, and develop a lifelong love for reading.