Phonics recognition Normal Phonics Worksheets for Ages 5-7

Boost your child's reading skills with our Phonics Recognition Normal Phonics Worksheets, designed specifically for ages 5-7. These engaging worksheets provide a fun yet educational approach to help young learners understand letter sounds, blends, and digraphs. Each worksheet incorporates vibrant illustrations and easy-to-follow activities to reinforce phonemic awareness and reading fluency. Whether your child is just starting their phonics journey or needs extra practice, these worksheets offer the perfect blend of entertainment and education. Discover a world of learning at Kids Academy and give your child the tools they need for reading success.


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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 ELA Worksheet

This fun worksheet tests your child's sound recognition skills for each part of a word. Ask your child to name each image and trace the line to match it with the corresponding letter. Listen for beginning sounds on 1st, middle sounds on 2nd, and ending sounds on 3rd. Encourage learning with this colorful and interactive activity!
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Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet
Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet

Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet

Teach your child about digraphs - two or more consonants that form one sound, like /wh/, /sh/, and /ch/. Show them words with these sounds and use this worksheet to help. Ask them which digraph is missing from the words and point out the pictures. 80 words.
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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.
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Letter K Sounds Worksheet
Letter K Sounds Worksheet

Letter K Sounds Worksheet

Help your child practice phonics with Kids Academy's illustrated worksheet! Have them look at the pictures, read the words and say them aloud. Only circle those that start with a hard 'K' sound. Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners! Plus, they'll learn the silent K used in a few words.
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Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet
Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet

Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet

Preschoolers can learn to identify letter sounds by focusing on beginning sounds. This cute and colorful worksheet reviews the hard “j” sound. Kids can point it out by naming the words and circling only those starting with the “j” sound. Read the text out loud and listen closely!
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Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet
Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

Let's Count the Sounds Worksheet

This bright and cheery traceable worksheet encourages children to practice auditory discrimination and phonological awareness. Using picture clues, they read each word and trace the line that represents the number of sounds heard. This builds decoding skills and helps them become successful readers.
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Listen to the Sounds Worksheet
Listen to the Sounds Worksheet

Listen to the Sounds Worksheet

This worksheet builds emerging readers' skills in using sounds for reading and spelling. It helps strengthen auditory processing by having them count the sounds in each word, then trace the corresponding number. Fun and cheerful!
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Listen to the Sounds Worksheet
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Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet
Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

Let's Check for «i» Sounds Worksheet

This fun worksheet with pictures boosts phonics skills - differentiating between long «ī» and short «i» sounds in 1- and 2-syllable words. Kids use picture clues to read words, then check off the correct ones. It's a great way for new readers to practice early reading skills and find success on their own.
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Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 3 Worksheet Preview
Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 3 Worksheet Preview

Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 3 Worksheet

Help your early learner match consonant sounds to words with this fun worksheet! Have them name the pictures and try out each letter in the corresponding column. When they hear the sound that matches, circle it. Have them write the letter in the box to complete the word. Work their way down the page until the critters' names all match with consonants!
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Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 2 Worksheet Preview
Matching Consonant Sounds - Part 2 Worksheet Preview

Matching Consonant Sounds: Part 2 Worksheet

Look at the picture, say the word and match the consonant sound with the letter. Coach your child to name the animal and complete the word. For extra challenge, write the missing letter in the box! This PDF worksheet helps kids learn to read words with familiar animal pictures.
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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.
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Phonics recognition is an essential component in early childhood literacy, especially for children ages 5-7 who are at a crucial stage of language development. Parents and teachers should care deeply about this for several reasons.

First, phonics enables children to understand the relationship between letters and sounds, which is foundational for decoding words. This skill allows children to read more independently and confidently. Knowing that "c-a-t" spells "cat" through phonics helps them recognize the word in various contexts and enhances their reading fluency.

Second, solid phonics skills lay the groundwork for future academic success. Reading fluency is linked to comprehension abilities, which in turn impact performance across all subjects. Improving phonics-related skills can thereby boost overall academic performance and ensure children keep pace with curricular expectations.

Third, early success in reading builds a positive attitude towards learning. When children feel competent in their reading abilities, they're more likely to enjoy reading, resulting in greater practice and lifelong literacy.

In summary, phonics recognition for children ages 5-7 is not just about learning to read but nurturing a hardworking, independent learner. By focusing on phonics, parents and teachers can give children the necessary tools for educational success and instill a love of reading that will benefit them throughout their lives.