Enhance your child’s reading abilities with our engaging Grade 1 worksheets designed specifically for early learners. Our collection features a variety of interactive activities that capture young readers' attention while developing key reading skills, including phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension. These worksheets provide fun exercises like word matching, reading comprehension passages, and phonics practice. Each activity is crafted to build confidence and foster a love for reading in your child. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, our Grade 1 reading worksheets are an essential resource for reinforcing literacy skills in a playful and effective way. Start their reading journey today!


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Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet
Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet

Short Vowel /a/ Worksheet

This free PDF helps new readers use sight words and pictures to read basic sentences. Then, they use accompanying word choices to find the correct word with the short a vowel sound. A key early reading skill, discriminating between short vowel sounds can be tricky in monosyllabic words, so use this PDF to help your reader reinforce it.
Short Vowel /a/ 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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Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet

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!
Short Vowel Eggs Worksheet
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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.
Where Is the Digraph? Worksheet
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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!
Listen to the Sounds Worksheet
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Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Purple
Handwriting PDF Worksheets | Tracing Color Words | Purple

Purple Tracing Color Words Worksheet

Help your kindergartener practice their handwriting with this fun, free printable. They'll trace and color the word “purple”, starting at the big red dots, and pick out and circle all the purple objects they see. They'll get to train their fine motor muscles while having fun! Check out here for more handwriting practice.
Purple Tracing Color Words Worksheet
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Arctic Animals Worksheet
Arctic Animals Worksheet

Arctic Animals Worksheet

Kids love animals and this worksheet is a great way to teach them where they live. It reinforces classification skills and introduces new animals, like the Arctic hare. Use it to discuss the Arctic climate and how these animals live, then ask your child where other animals live to keep the conversation going.
Arctic Animals Worksheet
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Sight Words Worksheet: The
Sight Words Worksheet: The

Sight Words: The Worksheet

Get the worksheet and start now. The word "the" is an essential part of English. Teaching your child to read and write it is easy with this sight words worksheet. They'll practice reading the word, tracing it, and using it in sentences. It's the perfect way to take your child's language skills to the next level! Get the worksheet today.
Sight Words: The Worksheet
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Sight Words Worksheet: B Words
Sight Words Worksheet: B Words

"B" Words Printable Sight Words Worksheet

Kids will learn sight words quickly with this fun worksheet! "B" Words offers guided practice with simple sentences and pictures. Build your child's reading confidence with this helpful worksheet and watch them become a master!
"B" Words Printable Sight Words Worksheet
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Trace Read You Like Worksheet
Trace Read You Like Worksheet

Trace Read You Like Worksheet

Sight words help children become confident and fluent readers. This free worksheet encourages success with basic 'you' and 'like' words. Writing them with traceable lines and green dots shows motion and builds sight word vocabulary. Help your child master the basics and boost their reading progress!
Trace Read You Like Worksheet
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Reading skills in Grade 1 are crucial for a child's overall development and academic success. At this stage, children are transitioning from pre-reading to actual reading, which sets the foundation for their future learning. Strong reading abilities enhance comprehension, vocabulary, and communication skills, empowering children to express themselves effectively and engage with various subjects.

Parents and teachers should care about reading skills in Grade 1 because this is the time when children develop the crucial ability to decode words and make meaning from text. Early reading proficiency correlates strongly with later academic achievements, including writing ability and success in math. Moreover, when children become confident readers, it boosts their self-esteem and motivation to learn, creating a positive feedback loop that fosters a love for reading and learning.

Additionally, reading with children at home or in the classroom promotes quality bonding time and thematic discussions that enhance social and emotional development. Addressing reading challenges early can prevent future learning difficulties and cultivate lifelong learners who are curious and engaged. Fostering strong reading skills in Grade 1 ultimately contributes to a well-rounded, knowledgeable generation capable of critical thinking and effective communication.