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    Enhance your Grade 1 students' reading skills with our comprehensive phonics and word recognition worksheets! Designed in line with CCSS standards, these engaging resources help children master essential foundational skills. Our worksheets focus on phonemic awareness, letter-sound relationships, and decoding skills, ensuring learners can confidently recognize and read a variety of words. Perfect for both classroom use and at-home practice, these printable activities make learning fun and effective. Use our worksheets to support phonics instruction, boost literacy rates, and foster a love for reading in young learners. Start your child's reading journey today with our diverse and interactive worksheet selections!


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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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    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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    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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    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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    Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet
    Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet

    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.
    Shhh... What Digraph? Worksheet
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    Flying Planes Worksheet
    Flying Planes Worksheet

    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!
    Flying Planes Worksheet
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    Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
    Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet

    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'.
    Is It EE, EA, or AY? Worksheet
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    Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
    Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet

    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.
    Cha, Cha, Cha: Find the /Ch/ Sound Worksheet
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    Sight Words Worksheet: Car, Cow, Chair
    Sight Words Worksheet: Car, Cow, Chair

    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.
    Car, Cow, Chair Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet
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    Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet
    Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet

    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!
    Long Vowel Maze /o/ and /i/ Worksheet
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    The /th/ Sound Worksheet
    The /th/ Sound Worksheet

    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.
    The /th/ Sound Worksheet
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    Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet
    Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet

    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!
    Short /a/ or Long /a/? Worksheet
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    Phonics and word recognition are essential building blocks of early literacy for Grade 1 students. Understanding the connection between sounds and letters helps children decode new words, promoting independent reading skills. This skill is crucial, as proficient readers are more likely to excel academically across subjects.

    When parents and teachers emphasize phonics, they support children's ability to sound out unfamiliar words, enhancing their confidence and fostering a love for reading. This specialized focus also lays the groundwork for spelling and writing competence, enabling young learners to express themselves clearly.

    Word recognition, on the other hand, involves the ability to recognize words instantly without needing to decode them. This skill is vital for fluent reading, allowing children to focus on comprehension rather than decoding, which can otherwise hinder understanding of the material.

    Furthermore, early phonics instruction has been shown to reduce the risk of reading difficulties later on. By prioritizing phonics and word recognition, parents and teachers create a strong foundation for literacy, helping children become successful readers who can engage with the world around them effectively. Cultivating these skills not only prepares students for academic success but also supports their social and emotional development through increased confidence and motivation.