Vocabulary expansion Normal Vowel Blends Worksheets for Ages 8-9

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Enhance your child's vocabulary with our engaging Vocabulary Expansion Normal Vowel Blends Worksheets, specially designed for ages 8-9. These worksheets focus on vowel blends to help young learners recognize and combine sounds, paving the way for improved reading and writing skills. Designed by educators, each worksheet features captivating activities that not only boost vocabulary development but also foster critical thinking and comprehension. Whether in the classroom or at home, these resources make learning fun and effective. Empower your child to master vowel blends while expanding their creativity and language skills. Explore our collection and watch your child's confidence soar!


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Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet

Help your kids learn phonetics! Explain the different sounds and long/short variations. Emphasize that some vowel sounds are the same, e.g. ou = ow in cow. For practice, have them read aloud the words in the worksheet and check the box next to the spelling that matches the picture.
Reading: OW and OU Words Worksheet
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Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet
Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet

Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on the vowel team /ai/ which makes the long A sound. Students are challenged to find the correct path through the puzzle following only words with the /ai/ sound. Bright illustrations help kids understand unknown words.
Reading: AI Vowel Team Worksheet
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Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet
Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

Reading: AW and AU Words Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids recognize that /au/ and /aw/ can make the same sound. Students read sentences and pick the correct word with one of the digraphs. Understanding digraphs improves decoding and reading fluency. Perfect for reading and phonics classes.
Reading: AW and AU Words 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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Reading: OI and OY Worksheet
Reading: OI and OY Worksheet

Reading: OI and OY Worksheet

Ask your students if they know the rule for words with /oi/ or /oy/ sound. If not, it's easy to learn! Rule: If /oy/ at end of word, spell with 'oy'; if /oi/ in middle of word, spell with 'oi'. Use this worksheet to help them master these digraphs and improve their ability to decode.
Reading: OI and OY 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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Vocabulary expansion is essential for children, particularly between the ages of 8-9, as it lays a strong foundation for effective communication and academic success. At this stage, children are often transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Introducing normal vowel blends—combinations of vowels and consonants that create distinct sounds—can significantly enhance their reading fluency and comprehension.

Parents and teachers should prioritize vocabulary expansion because it fosters critical thinking, boosts self-confidence, and enhances writing skills. A robust vocabulary allows children to express themselves more clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication. Understanding vowel blends, such as 'bl', 'cl', and 'st', helps them decode new words and increases their reading accuracy, making literature more accessible and enjoyable.

Engaging children in activities that promote these blends, like word games and phonics exercises, not only makes learning fun but also encourages a lifetime love for discovery and language. By fostering an environment rich in vocabulary development, parents and teachers empower children to articulate their thoughts, engage in conversations, and succeed academically, setting them on a path towards lifelong learning and effective communication skills. Ultimately, vast vocabulary fosters curiosity, understanding, and an appreciation of language.