Reading: Foundational Skills worksheets for Grade 1 - Page 2
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Words Families "an" Spelling Worksheet
Ace spelling with ease! Print this worksheet to explore words that end in "an". Enjoy a fun maze and learn this common ending!
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Flying Planes Worksheet
Adding the -ing suffix to verbs is a breeze with this fun worksheet! Colorful planes help your child spot the correct spelling of words that end in consonants - double the consonant, add -ing! Kids can compare correctly and incorrectly spelled words, giving them a better understanding of how the word looks correctly. Download the free PDF and get spelling!
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Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet
Phonetics sounds can be combined to create a new sound - like a digraph. A great example is the /sh/ sound. Words like 'brush' and 'fish' can be heard. Ask your child to provide more examples. Look at the pictures in the PDF and see if they can identify the objects. Additionally, help them find the digraph missing from each word.
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Beginning Sound «n» Worksheet
Help your emerging reader learn the initial «n» sound with this free PDF worksheet! Strengthen fine motor skills by tracing circles around words beginning with «n». Pictures are clear and engaging, giving beginning Phonics learners the right amount of practice and the confidence to succeed.
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Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
When 'ee', 'ea' and 'ay' are in words, they usually make the long /e/ and /a/ sounds. Examples of words with 'ee' are "sheep", 'beach' and 'seat' with 'ea', and 'clay' and 'play' with 'ay'. Check this colourful worksheet with your kids; help them find the words that make the long /e/ sound like 'sheep'.
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Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
Have your students identify the objects in the images and if they struggle, help them check for the /ch/ digraph. This digraph forms a new sound when two or more consonants are combined, so it can be helpful to point it out to them in the colourful printout.
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Car, Cow, Chair Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet
Reading can be difficult, so these assignment sheets can help kids stay on track. This one with the words 'Car', 'Cow' and 'Chair' will help your child choose the right words to complete a sentence, strengthen their literacy and give them more confidence in reading.
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Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet
Help your new readers have fun and build their sight word vocabulary! Guide the mice to their prize cheese by having them trace the route on the worksheet, using words with the long o and long i sounds. But watch out for the kitty!
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Sight Words with Blends Worksheet
This free PDF lets your children trace and write sight words with tricky blends. The guide numbers help them start from the top, building fine motor skills and enhancing sight word vocab. It's a great way to give your kids a solid foundation for reading!
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The /th/ Sound Worksheet
Confuse your students no more: have them use this worksheet to understand the /th/ sound and its two variants. With pictures, ask them to say the name of each one. Help them identify the voiced /th/ sound, like in 'mother', by having them say it aloud. Download the pdf to get started.
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Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet
Phonetics and its sounds can be tricky for kids. They can read and spell, but long and short vowels might be difficult. Use this phonetic worksheet to teach them to identify words with the short /a/ or long /a/ sound. Kids have to find the words ending with 'e' (long sound) and words with one vowel (short sound, e.g. 'mat'). Colourful printout makes it fun and easy to learn!
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Which is the Correct Sentence? Worksheet
Punctuation is crucial in sentence formation. If your kid still doesn't grasp it, bigger hurdles await when writing sentences. Get them to read simple sentences, then ask if they know the right punctuation. Assist them in selecting the sentence that has the accurate punctuation.
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What Sounds Like Float? Worksheet
Help your kids practice the long /o/ sound with words such as 'boat', 'goat' and 'float'. Ask them to identify and circle the images in the worksheet that have the same sound. Award bonus points if they come up with more words with 'oa' spelling!
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Is It Silent? Worksheet
Phonetics can be tricky, like the sound of /e/ in 'egg' vs. the silent /e/ at the end of 'slime'. Ask your students to give more examples. Read out the words in this worksheet with your kids and ask them to identify the silent /e/ ones.
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Long Vowel Sound E Worksheet
Practice distinguishing long and short vowel sound E with this free printable! Kids must complete the word “bee” by tracing the maze and adding the missing letter E. Remind them to say the word aloud to help sharpen their phonics ear. Get more phonics fun with the vowel sound E here.
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Middle Sounds in Words Worksheet
This worksheet helps emerging readers use picture clues to identify familiar words and practice tracing and fine-motor abilities. It also reinforces spelling by helping them distinguish middle sounds in words. A great way to build listening and literacy skills!
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What is the First Word? Worksheet
Help your students test their sentence-reading skills with this printout! After teaching the alphabet, have them identify and write the first word in each sentence. With this exercise, they'll gain reading proficiency and be better prepared to write their own sentences.
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The AI Tree Worksheet
Help your kids learn to read better with this worksheet! Introduce the vowel pair 'ai' and give them familiar examples. Ask them to give you some in return. Then, have them read the words on the leaves and help them trace the ones with the long /a/ sound.
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L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable
This printable worksheet will help your child recognize and identify the Pl, Cl, and Sl consonant blends, sound them out, and identify them in print. Improve your child's reading and writing skills with fun and colorful phonics practice!
L Blends: "Pl", "Cl" and "Sl" Printable
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"C" Words Printable Sight Words Worksheet
This C Words worksheet will help them become familiar with common words that start with the letter 'c'. It's easy and fun!
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Learning Syllables Word Structure Worksheet
Teach kids to read and spell with our fun Learning Syllables worksheet. Kids will have a blast clapping and saying familiar words while counting syllables. Colorful and catchy, it's a great way to make learning enjoyable!
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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Your students will love helping these birdies pick the short vowel eggs! Have them read the words in the thought bubbles, then check off the boxes with the same short vowel sounds. The bright colors of this free Worksheet will draw them in and get them practicing their vowels!
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Finding Syllables Word Structure Worksheet
Have your kid clap and count syllables in words to improve their reading and spelling! Use this word structure worksheet for a fun activity - syllables!
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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.
