Reading: Foundational Skills worksheets for Grade 1 - Page 3
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Long and Short U Worksheet
Revised: Spice up your lesson on long and short vowels with this fun printout! Kids read the words "tube" and "tub," then reinforce the sound by coloring in the words and pictures. It's a great way to make phonics class enjoyable!
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Middle Sounds Worksheet
Download this free worksheet and help your reader identify middle sounds in words. Pictures provide clues to the word, while tracing circles around the middle vowel sound strengthens fine motor and visual discrimination skills. It's a great way to teach sound discrimination between similar-sounding short vowels - a key component for proficient reading.
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Silent E Sentences Worksheet
Young readers can find learning Silent E tricky, so this helpful worksheet can help! It teaches them to distinguish words that look the same but for the Silent E and choose the right word for sentence blanks. Kids can mark the correct answer and become familiar with closed syllables and words that require the E.
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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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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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The /wh/ Sound Worksheet
Digraphs join two consonants to make a new sound, like /wh/. Give examples, like "whale", "when" and "why". Ask kids to name pictures in a worksheet and trace dotted lines to images beginning with the /wh/ sound; "what" is one example.
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Hungry Caterpillar Maze Worksheet
Remind the kids that caterpillars turn into butterflies! This worksheet helps them practice their vowel sounds. They must trace the path of words that sound like ‘lie’ to help the caterpillar reach the finish line. It's a fun way to learn and explore!
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Tricky Words Worksheet
Reading can be tricky to start with, but this worksheet helps kids learn the basics of editing and strengthens their attention to detail. They'll select the right word from tricky choices, improving their reading and grammar skills.
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Look Carefully Worksheet
It's crucial to teach kids to identify sight words and become fluent readers. This free worksheet helps make it simpler for kids to learn the similarities and differences between similar words. They'll get practice by looking at the box word and selecting the one that matches from the row.
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Short vowel Sounds "o" Spelling Worksheet
This worksheet will get your child thinking! Have them look at the pictures, read the words and check the ending of each. They'll learn to analyze words and vowel sounds using the Short Vowel Sounds "O" spelling worksheet.
Short vowel Sounds "o" Spelling Worksheet
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Feed the Whale Worksheet
Help your early reader build beginning consonant and blend recognition with this fun whale worksheet! They'll feed the whale wh- words, circle sight words, and build fine motor skills—all while discriminating between differently colored words.
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Tracing Fun Worksheet
Believe it or not, good handwriting helps with reading! Starting at the top left and writing legibly builds reading skills. This free worksheet helps little learners practice basic sight words. Red dots show them where to start and the words provide reinforcement without them realising. An enjoyable way to boost their reading and writing.
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Finish the Sentence Worksheet
If your students have difficulty with punctuation, have them read sentences aloud and check the box next to the correct ending punctuation with this simple worksheet. Punctuation signals the tone and meaning of sentences. It helps students understand what is being communicated.
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Choose the Punctuation: Assessment Worksheet
Does your child know punctuations? Found at the end of words, they signify the tone of the sentence. Ask them which punctuations they use daily. With your little one, look at a worksheet. Read each sentence aloud and ask them to identify the two punctuations given. Instruct them to choose the correct one. 80 words.
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Grow a Flower Worksheet
Download this worksheet to teach your kids how to grow a flower with Lucy. Ask them to look at the pictures and trace the necessary steps. Help them go through the process of growing a beautiful flower with Lucy!
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What Are They Doing? Worksheet
Look at the pdf with your child and ask which activities they like. Ask them to match the pictures with the sentences. Read the sentences aloud and help them check the right answers. Encourage them to talk about what they see in the pictures. It's a great way to help them learn.
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Live, Put, Know Printable Sight Words Worksheet
It encourages memorization and builds their mental library.
Live, Put, Know Printable Sight Words Worksheet
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The SH Digraph Worksheet
There are many phonetic sounds, each with its own unique sound. When two or more consonants are combined to create a new sound, it's called a digraph. Example: the sh digraph creates the /sh/ sound. Have kids look at the pictures and say the words aloud. Help them circle the images ending with /sh/, like 'wash'.
The SH Digraph Worksheet
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Sight Words Sentences Worksheet
It's important for kids to practice recognizing sight words in print. This PDF provides fun practice with sentences and engaging picture clues. As they work with sight words, they'll become more familiar and automatic. Help your kids build literacy skills!
Sight Words Sentences Worksheet
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Long «u» Sound Worksheet
This fun and engaging free PDF worksheet teaches kids to differentiate between long and short «u» sounds. Through tracing circles around the correct words, they'll practice their fine motor skills while also recognizing patterns (silent-e for «ū» sound) in closed-syllable words. Bright and cheery pictures make it a great confidence booster for new readers!
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Pick the Letter Worksheet
Put your child's capitalization and reading skills to the test with this missing letter worksheet! Have them look at each sentence, note the blank and review the letters below. Find the uppercase letter that should start each sentence and check the boxes to complete. Fun and colorful, this worksheet is sure to keep your child engaged!
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Assessment: Make a Sentence Worksheet
Help your kids identify the animal in the printout. Read the words in the bubbles and then read the four sentences in the options 1 – 4. Ask them to check the box with the correct sentence.
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3 Sounds Worksheet
Kids will love learning with this free, colorful worksheet. It's full of familiar words they can name and sound out with three distinct sounds. This helps build decoding skills, plus they get to check off words they read. It's a fun way to teach children to identify and use sounds.
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Choose the Right Spelling Worksheet
Can your kids spell? Even champions can benefit from this educational worksheet. Start with basic words, then ask your child to say each word aloud. Help them circle the correct spelling for each.
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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.
