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    Enhance your Grade 1 students' reading abilities with our comprehensive collection of Reading Foundational Skills worksheets! Designed in alignment with the Common Core State Standards, these engaging resources cater to young learners as they develop essential skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Each worksheet is crafted to encourage practice through fun activities that foster a love for reading. Perfect for classroom or at-home learning, our worksheets also help reinforce critical strategies, making reading enjoyable and accessible. Explore our selection today to help your first graders build a strong foundation for a lifetime of reading success!


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    Plural Nouns Practice Worksheet
    Plural Nouns Practice Worksheet

    Plural Nouns Practice Worksheet

    Explain to your child that most singular nouns become plural by adding "-s". E.g. "cat"->"cats". For words ending in "-ch", "-sh", "-s", "-x", or "-zz", add "-es". E.g. "buzz"->"buzzes". Then, get them to circle the right plural form of each noun on the worksheet.
    Plural Nouns Practice Worksheet
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    Word structure worksheet: practice plurals
    Word structure worksheet: practice plurals

    Let's Practice Plurals Word Structure Worksheet

    Practise plurals with this meaningful word structure worksheet. Plurals can be tricky for kids, but with this worksheet they'll learn to transform singular words with certain ends into plural forms.
    Let's Practice Plurals Word Structure Worksheet
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    Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet
    Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet

    Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet

    Practice the 'th' digraph with this worksheet! Ask kids to say the words shown and sound out the letters below each image. Check the box with the correct digraph to complete. Examples include 'earth', 'bath' and 'moth', all ending with the same two letters. Phonics teaches that digraphs are two letters that make one sound.
    Missing Digraph: Part 1 Worksheet
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    Plural Nouns Maze Worksheet
    Plural Nouns Maze Worksheet

    Plural Nouns Maze Worksheet

    Oh no, the kitty needs her milk! Help your learner navigate the maze by drawing a line through the plural words. Review the grammar rules on -s and -es endings, then get to work to guide the kitten to her bowl! Download this PDF worksheet to start.
    Plural Nouns Maze Worksheet
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    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet
    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet

    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet

    This worksheet helps your child identify objects and learn long vowel sounds. Ask them to say the names of the four objects in each row. Then, help them check the boxes to confirm they know the long vowel sounds. This will help them develop their reading skills.
    Let's Check Long Vowels: Assessment Worksheet
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    Learn to Spell Worksheet
    Learn to Spell Worksheet

    Learn to Spell Worksheet

    Help sharpen spelling skills with a simple worksheet. Read sentences aloud and show which word is missing. Ask students to pick the correct word from the options. Ensure they check the missing word for accuracy.
    Learn to Spell Worksheet
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    Fix the Sentences Worksheet
    Fix the Sentences Worksheet

    Fix the Sentences Worksheet

    Once your students know the alphabet, teach them words. Then move on to constructing sentences. If they have a handle on sentence structure, give them this worksheet. Ask them to read the sentences and check the correct one.
    Fix the Sentences Worksheet
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    What Means "Right Now" Worksheet
    What Means "Right Now" Worksheet

    What Means "Right Now" Worksheet

    Explain present/past tense verbs to your kids, giving them simple examples. Ask which letters make a verb present tense; read the words aloud and help them check the correct answers.
    What Means "Right Now" Worksheet
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    Digraph Th Printable Worksheet
    Digraph Th Printable Worksheet

    Digraphs: Think About "th" Worksheet

    Help your child master phonics with this illustrated digraph Th printable worksheet. It will help recognize "Th" words, differentiate voiced and voiceless sounds and understand key concepts. Use similar words while they work to reap its full benefits!
    Digraphs: Think About "th" Worksheet
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    Consonant Blend Fl, Bl, and Gl Printable Worksheet
    Consonant Blend Fl, Bl, and Gl Printable Worksheet

    Blending Consonants: "Fl", "Bl" and "Gl" Printable

    Help your child master consonant blends Fl, Bl, and Gl with this printable worksheet. Find words associated with the pictures and learn to better understand the difference between consonant blends. Vibrant images motivate and aid in learning. Download now for improved phonics success!
    Blending Consonants: "Fl", "Bl" and "Gl" Printable
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    The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet
    The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

    The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet

    Vowel pairs make different sounds than individual letters. The 'ai' combination often forms the long /a/ sound, like in 'brain' and 'strain'. Get your kids to look at the pictures in the worksheet, identify each and say the name aloud. Help them circle the words with the long /a/ sound.
    The AI Vowel Pair Worksheet
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    Worksheet: words that start with "ch"
    Worksheet: words that start with "ch"

    Words That Start with "ch" Spelling Worksheet

    With Kids Academy, learning phonics and spelling has never been easier. Kids Academy's "ch" tracing worksheet makes it easy for your little one to learn phonics and spelling. It features cute, brightly colored images to help them trace familiar words, making learning fun and enjoyable.
    Words That Start with "ch" Spelling Worksheet
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    Consonant Blend Bl Printable Worksheet
    Consonant Blend Bl Printable Worksheet

    Beginning Blends: "Bl" Words Worksheet

    Help your child master their phonics skills with this fun, focused consonant blend worksheet! They'll practice spelling, reading, and sounding out the words, which will help their speech and other skills. The worksheet focuses on "Bl" but extend your child's learning by finding other blends on the page. After completion, they'll be closer to phonics mastery!
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    Check the Word Worksheet
    Check the Word Worksheet

    Check the Word Worksheet

    Help your kids learn the rules of capitalisation - that the first word of each sentence and nouns must start with a capital letter. Use this worksheet to test their understanding: ask them to identify which words should begin with a capital.
    Check the Word Worksheet
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    Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
    Let's Look for Blends Worksheet

    Let's Look for Blends Worksheet

    Does your child love trains? Get them to read the story or help them read it aloud. Ask them to trace the words that start with blends on the dotted lines. This exercise will help them improve their blend-identifying skills!
    Let's Look for Blends Worksheet
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    What Does It Mean? Worksheet
    What Does It Mean? Worksheet

    What Does It Mean? Worksheet

    Students should know the meaning of words, even when used in different contexts. This worksheet has two sections. In the first, there's a picture on the right side. Ask students the meaning of 'ill' in "she is very ill today". Help them circle the correct answer from the options. The second section follows the same pattern. Make sure students circle the right answer.
    What Does It Mean? Worksheet
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    What Is It? Worksheet
    What Is It? Worksheet

    What Is It? Worksheet

    Test your kids' object recognition skills with this worksheet. Have them identify each picture, then check the box next to the correct word. Point to the image and ask your child what it is; then help them select the correct answer. It's a great way to see how well they can recognize objects from pictures.
    What Is It? Worksheet
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    Plurals: "–es" or "–es"? Worksheet
    Plurals: "–es" or "–es"? Worksheet

    Plurals: "–es" or "–es"? Worksheet

    Learning plural nouns can be tough for young readers. This worksheet shows them the difference between singular and plural spelling with cute images. Read each word and check the correct version. Remind them why the other ending can't be used.
    Plurals: "–es" or "–es"? Worksheet
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    What's Like Pizza? Worksheet
    What's Like Pizza? Worksheet

    What's Like Pizza? Worksheet

    Encourage your kids to exercise their minds with this pizza worksheet! Ask them to name the ingredients they like on their favourite pizzas. Then, help them circle the images that have the same number of syllables as 'pizza'. They'll have fun while learning too!
    What's Like Pizza? Worksheet
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    Spelling worksheet: "ig" and "ick" words
    Spelling worksheet: "ig" and "ick" words

    Words Families "ig" and "ick" Spelling Worksheet

    Combine fun and learning with this illustrated spelling worksheet featuring "ig" and "ick" words! Ask kids to say the word, then determine which word family it belongs to. Pictures make it easier to learn and remember!
    Words Families "ig" and "ick" Spelling Worksheet
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    Silent E Maze Worksheet
    Silent E Maze Worksheet

    Silent E Maze Worksheet

    Kids love mazes! This fun printable worksheet lets them help a mama snake get home to her babies, using Silent E words. They'll practice fine motor skills, while they draw lines through words that have Silent E and words with closed syllables that don't. It's a great way to help them recognize Silent E words!
    Silent E Maze Worksheet
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    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet

    Encourage your kids to complete this fun worksheet. Ask them to identify the animals and objects in the pictures. Read the incomplete sentences aloud, and then find the correct word to finish the sentence. Check their work.
    Which's the OA Word? Worksheet
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    End punctuation worksheet: At the Zoo
    End punctuation worksheet: At the Zoo

    End Punctuation: At the Zoo Worksheet

    Let your kid hone their sentence and punctuation skills with this cute At the Zoo worksheet. Read it out loud to provide guidance if needed, and help your child find the right punctuation mark for each sentence.
    End Punctuation: At the Zoo Worksheet
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    What Do You Hear? Worksheet
    What Do You Hear? Worksheet

    What Do You Hear? Worksheet

    New readers can develop phonological awareness with this fun worksheet. They'll isolate sounds in words and count them, then circle the number of sounds heard. It'll help build their auditory discrimination and decoding skills, leading to more fluent reading. Without even knowing it, their reading skills are improving!
    What Do You Hear? Worksheet
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    Reading foundational skills are crucial for Grade 1 students as they form the building blocks for future literacy and learning. At this age, children are developing essential skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. By focusing on these foundational skills, parents and teachers can ensure that children learn to decode words, recognize sounds, and understand the basics of grammar—all essential for effective communication.

    Caring about these skills is important because early reading proficiency is strongly linked to later academic success. Children who struggle with reading in Grade 1 are at a higher risk of falling behind in their studies and may face challenges throughout their education. By nurturing these skills early on, parents and teachers can foster a love for reading, encouraging children to explore literature, engage in critical thinking, and participate in meaningful discussions.

    Moreover, developing reading foundational skills helps boost a child's confidence and independence as learners, setting a positive tone for their educational journey. By prioritizing reading in the early grades, educators and parents equip children with tools they'll use throughout their lives, making reading not only a fundamental skill but a gateway to lifelong learning.