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Enhance your child's vocabulary with our engaging Normal Phonics Worksheets designed specifically for ages 8-9. These worksheets focus on vocabulary building through fun activities that promote language skills and phonetic understanding. By integrating phonics into vocabulary exercises, children develop better reading comprehension and communication abilities. Our age-appropriate worksheets will captivate young learners, allowing them to explore new words and their meanings in an interactive way. Featuring colorful illustrations and diverse activities, these resources support a solid linguistic foundation while making learning enjoyable. Visit our collection to empower your child’s language skills today! Ideal for home or classroom use.


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Long Vowel Review Worksheet
Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Long Vowel Review Worksheet

Vowel teams like "ea" and "ai" help us make words, and understanding these patterns aids emerging readers in becoming more fluent. This review worksheet has students finding words with vowel teams that make the long vowel sound, and helps them recognize high-frequency words.
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Ar and or words phonics worksheet
Ar and or words phonics worksheet

Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet

Master the distinct digraphs 'ar' and 'or' with this fun phonics worksheet from Kids Academy! With meaningful illustrations, it'll guide your child to choose the right one. Get ready for the great results!
Ar and Or Words Phonics Worksheet
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Vowel team ee Worksheet
Vowel team ee Worksheet

Vowel team ee Worksheet

Revised: Kids will have a blast steering cars with the -ee digraph towards Street Three! This fast-paced worksheet reinforces that -ee makes the long -e sound while boosting fine motor skills. Kids will love the bright colors and stay engaged with this fun printable. Get ready for hours of off-road excitement!
Vowel team ee Worksheet
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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
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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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Sight Word Archery Worksheet
Sight Word Archery Worksheet

Sight Word Archery Worksheet

Read the words list with your kids, pointing at each one. Ask them to do the same. Help them find the arrows with those words and trace the line to the target in the centre.
Sight Word Archery Worksheet
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Open Syllables Worksheet
Open Syllables Worksheet

Open Syllables Worksheet

Before beginning this worksheet, make sure your child knows what open syllables are. If not, take time to teach them with examples. Then, help the writer finish her book by circling words with open syllables. She needs your child's help!
Open Syllables Worksheet
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Rhyming Words Worksheet PDF
Rhyming Words Worksheet PDF

Rhyming Words Rhyming Worksheet

This worksheet is great for honing pre-reading skills. It helps kids make connections between pictures and written words, use problem-solving, and recognize sounds and words that rhyme. Have fun exploring rhyming words with your child, and they'll be rhyming in no time!
Rhyming Words Rhyming Worksheet
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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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There, Their, They're Worksheet
There, Their, They're Worksheet

There, Their, They're Worksheet

Explain to your kids the difference between 'there', 'their' and 'they're'. These three words are homophones - spelt similarly but with different meanings. Help them choose the correct homophones when completing sentences, and trace the line to the right word.
There, Their, They're Worksheet
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Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet

Provide your students with valuable practice in distinguishing long and short E sounds with this worksheet. They'll look at pictures and read the words, then decide which sound is being used. It's an effective tool to help them master a difficult concept.
Reading: Long E and Short E Worksheet
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Free Rhyming Pairs Worksheet
Free Rhyming Pairs Worksheet

Rhyming Pairs Worksheet

Rhyming Pairs Worksheet
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OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

OUGH as in Bought Worksheet

Use this worksheet to teach your child the different pronunciations of -ough. For example, -ough can sound like ‘aw’ in ‘bought’. Ask your child to give more examples and help them underline the correct answers to fill in the blanks.
OUGH as in Bought Worksheet
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Poem: What Is Pink? Worksheet
Poem: What Is Pink? Worksheet

Poem: What Is Pink? Worksheet

Help your kids learn with short, fun, interesting poems! Read it aloud to them and point out the rhyme patterns. Have them circle the missing numbers to answer two questions. Show examples of objects with the colors in the poem. This will help them learn to read, and also understand colors better.
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Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet
Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet

Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet

This worksheet is perfect for helping young learners master the /ee/ vowel team. It shows the first vowel with a long sound and the second vowel silent. It also provides pictures for unfamiliar words for readers of all levels. It's an ideal resource for teaching phonics skills.
Reading: Vowel Team EE Worksheet
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Silent e worksheet
Silent e worksheet

Silent E Words Worksheet

The letter e is amazing - it changes words without making a sound! Boost spelling and phonics with this Silent e worksheet from Kids Academy - fun and colorful!
Silent E Words Worksheet
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Homophones: Crayons Worksheet
Homophones: Crayons Worksheet

Homophones: Crayons Worksheet

Ask your kids: "What are homophones?" Explain that homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings, like 'dare' and 'deer'. Ask them to identify homophones by putting the crayons in this printout away according to the words.
Homophones: Crayons Worksheet
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Tennis Ball Syllables Worksheet
Tennis Ball Syllables Worksheet

Tennis Ball Syllables Worksheet

To help your kids become fluent speakers, they need to learn syllables. A word can have one to seven syllables, with longer words having more. For this level, they will be working with one or two syllables. Assist them as they circle the words with closed syllables in this worksheet.
Tennis Ball 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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Poem: Cats and Dogs Worksheet
Poem: Cats and Dogs Worksheet

Poem: Cats and Dogs Worksheet

Read the poem to your child and point out where each stanza ends. Ask if they know what a stanza is (if not, explain it's a group of lines in a poem). Help them answer the question at the bottom of the printout. This simple, sweet poem about cats is easy for your child to relate to.
Poem: Cats and Dogs Worksheet
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Ir ur er words worksheet
Ir ur er words worksheet

IR UR ER Words Worksheet

Trouble spelling words with the same initial vowel sound? Our worksheet is here to help! With its exercises to help your child learn to read and spell turtle, bird, and mermaid, it'll make differentiating these tricky digraphs a snap.
IR UR ER Words Worksheet
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Reading: What Is the Prefix Worksheet
Reading: What Is the Prefix Worksheet

Reading: What Is the Prefix Worksheet

This worksheet helps children learn about prefixes by matching pictures and base words with the correct prefix. Learning these prefixes and their meanings is essential for reading and vocabulary comprehension. Use this free download to check your students' understanding.
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Parents and teachers should prioritize vocabulary enhancement and normal phonics for children aged 8-9 because this stage is crucial for literacy development and long-term academic success. At this age, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn, making a rich vocabulary essential for understanding complex texts across subjects. A strong vocabulary helps them interpret and analyze information, enhances comprehension, and boosts confidence in communication.

Phonics instruction specifically aids in decoding unfamiliar words. By mastering phonetic patterns, children become more efficient readers, which allows them to tackle challenging texts with greater ease. This foundational skill supports their spelling, writing, and overall language proficiency.

Moreover, an enhanced vocabulary nurtures critical thinking skills and fosters a love for reading, encouraging lifelong learning. Engaging with diverse vocabulary and phonics promotes greater expression in writing, enabling students to articulate their thoughts and ideas more effectively.

Involving parents in vocabulary enhancement initiatives creates a supportive learning environment. When parents and educators collaborate, they can reinforce vocabulary skills at home, resulting in increased motivation and achievement. Investing in vocabulary and phonics now ensures that children are well-equipped for future educational challenges, fostering a positive cycle of learning and growth.