This handwriting chart greatly supports the proper letter formation and helps develop neat handwriting. The key is to make it easily accessible for each student.
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First Grade Worksheets & Printables
First grade is an exciting time for young learners as they dive into subjects like reading, writing, math and even explore history, art, and foreign languages. However, rapidly introducing these diverse subjects can sometimes overwhelm first graders. But don’t worry; our first-grade worksheets are here to help.
As your child transitions from kindergarten to first grade, they’ll encounter a more structured learning environment with an increased workload. Our worksheets are designed to reinforce the essential concepts taught in class. They offer a variety of hands-on activities, making the learning process enjoyable. So, explore our wide range of first-grade worksheets and give your child’s education a learning boost.
Creating a welcoming classroom environment is essential. Make the classroom a safe, comfortable, and inviting space for your students. Differentiated instruction is crucial, as first-grade students vary in their abilities and learning styles. Adapt teaching to meet diverse needs, providing additional support or enrichment as necessary.
Visual aids, such as charts, diagrams, and colorful illustrations, reinforce lessons and make information more accessible. A multisensory approach, which engages various senses, is beneficial in making learning memorable and enjoyable.
Engaging teaching methods are crucial. Incorporate hands-on activities, games, and lessons to maintain student interest. Encourage creativity and exploration through art projects, group activities, and storytelling. Using manipulatives, interactive materials, and physical objects to make abstract concepts more tangible.
Phonics and sight words play a vital role in developing literacy skills. Reading aloud to students fosters a love for books and storytelling, promoting language development. Small-group instruction allows for targeted support, while games, puzzles, and play-based activities make learning fun. In math, cover concepts like addition, subtraction, counting, and number recognition, using manipulatives and visual aids. Provide individualized support and offer extra help or enrichment as needed.
A structured daily routine, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement contribute to a well-managed classroom. Real-world application of lessons helps students understand the relevance of what they learn. Integrating technology and involving parents in the learning process are also valuable approaches.
Cultivate a love for learning, maintain strong communication with parents, informing them about classroom activities and student progress.
This handwriting chart greatly supports the proper letter formation and helps develop neat handwriting. The key is to make it easily accessible for each student.
These marshmallow shapes is a great way for kids to begin developing engineering skills.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the zebra. Where does the zebra live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
This worksheet introduces a child to sight word sentences that correlate with sight words she just learned. Pre-primer Dolch sight words reading practice set 1 includes words: the, to, and, a, I, you, it, in, said, for.
Students read all about the Life Cycle of a Chicken. They explore each stage in detail and connect it to the picture on aside. Great for your life cycle lesson.
This CVC word list brings the easiest way for teachers to choose words for the next lesson or activity.
With this reading worksheet, your child read sight word sentences that correlate with sight words she just learned. 1st Grade Dolch sight words reading practice set 11 includes words: were, them, ask, an, over, just, from, any, how, know.
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -AT.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the penguin. Where does the penguin live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
This colorful and straightforward 3D shapes word mat or poster can teach kids the names and attributes of various 3D shapes. One page shows seven common 3D shapes, their proper names, and the corresponding number of faces, vertices, and edges.
Here are 100 would you rather questions for kids to introduce conversational topics.
Can your child count all the way up to 100? Challenge your studetns to show theit math skills and fill the missing numbers in this hundreds chart.
With this reading worksheet, your child read sight word sentences that correlate with sight words she just learned. 1st Grade Dolch sight words reading practice set 10 includes words: of, his, had, him, her, some, as, then, could, when.
This butterfly lie cycle prompt encourages students to use the sequencing stages and arrange them into a writing. What was first, then, and after? What is the final transformation of the butterfly?
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -IGHT.
Sight words spelling dictionary is great for independent practice. Students reinforce their vocabulary and practice spelling sight words that have been taught. Primer Dolch sight words set 9 includes words: eat, who, new, must, black, white, soon, our, ate, say, under, please.
Use the butterfly life cycle anchor chart in science centers, individual work, small group activities, and even more. You can download it in color or black and white versions.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the whale. Where does the whale live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
With this printable, kids compare numbers up to 50. Kids look at two numbers and write a symbol in the provided box. Kids solve 12 math problems.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the alligator. Where does the alligator live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
Invite your studentns to show their math skills and fill in the missing numbers in this hundreds chart. Look for the number order and figure out missing numbers up to 100.
In this Christmas story, kids read about the Christmas tree and write the story ending! Collect all 26 Christmas Readings!
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the cat. Where does the cat live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
This alphabet sounds chart is an excellent resource for beginning readers and writers. This chart includes long and short vowels, hard and soft consonants and more!
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -OW (rhymes with cow).
These 26 fall writing prompts will help your students get into the spirit of fall. With topics ranging from falling leaves, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and more!
Students learn to recognize the difference between facts and opinions. Students read each statement about turtle and determine whether it is a fact or opinion.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the tiger. Where does the tiger live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
ALL word family reading comprehension simple story for kindergarten kids! This worksheet has 6 activities, including reading passage and focuses on words ending -all.
With this reading worksheet, your child read sight word sentences that correlate with sight words she just learned. 1st Grade Dolch sight words reading practice set 12 includes words: put, take, every, old, by, after, think, let, going, walk.
This fall word search puzzles feature fall-related words. Word searches are great activities to help your kids develop their spelling, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the frog. Where does the frog live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
Time to see how much you’ve learned about 3D shapes! In this simple to follow review quiz, kids are asked to name and describe each of seven 3D shapes, paying close attention to the properties (edges, faces, vertices).
Students use this worksheet to label each stage of the life cycle of the chicken. This activity is great to reinforce the vocabulary and learn the sequencing of the life cycle.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the dolphin. Where does the dolphin live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
This judge reading passage is perfect for second-grade students. Students are instructed to read the story about Judge July and answer questions.
Kids replace the gaps with summer-related words. Summer vocabulary in this set: bees, ball, farm, flip-flops, hippo, insects, lemonade, ocean, picnic, roses.
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -ALL.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the bear. Where does the bear live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
In this activity, learners can experiment with various 3D shapes to see how specific shapes move. Kids are asked to indicate whether it’s possible to slide, roll, or stack each of seven 3D shapes.Â
With this printable worksheet, kindergarten kids compare numbers up to 60 and write a symbol in the provided box. Kids solve 12 math problems.
Students learn to recognize the difference between facts and opinions. Students read each statement about jellyfish and determine whether it is a fact or opinion.
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -ING.
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -AY.
Students use this worksheet to write about stages in the life cycle of a chicken. This activity is great for informational writing, sequencing, and using transition words.
Students learn to recognize the difference between facts and opinions. Students read each statement about mosquito and determine whether it is a fact or opinion.
With this printable worksheet, kindergarten kids compare numbers up to 80 and write a symbol in the provided box. Kids solve 12 math problems.
With this printable, kids compare numbers up to 100. Kids look at two numbers and write a symbol in the provided box. Kids solve 12 math problems.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the lion. Where does the lion live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the jellyfish. Where does the jellyfish live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
Forest animals-related worksheets provide wolf, tiger, and panda writing prompts so children can think about their favorite animals. It also includes a broad word bank related to animals, a chance to draw, color, and write about forest animals.
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -AM.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the koala. Where does the koala live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
In this fiction Halloween reading passage, kids learn about jack-o’-lanterns. Kids read the passage and connect the story to their prior knowledge.
These cards contain step-by-step instruction on how to write uppercase and lowercase letters A using the continuous method. Use these cards as a guide when teaching letter formation.
This geometric hands-on activity, give children the chance to construct 3D shapes.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the octopus. Where does the octopus live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
Zookeeper Zander is here to help your students practice the Cursive Uppercase Letter Z! Kids learn how to form the letter; they practice tracing and writing.
AKE word family reading comprehension simple story for kindergarten kids! This worksheet has 6 activities, including reading passage and focuses on words ending -ake.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the camel. Where does the camel live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
This is a fun science activity for elementary students help students learn about turtle life cycle.
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -AKE.
This fall word search printable puzzles feature fall-related words. Word searches are great activities to help your kids develop their spelling, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
With this shark life cycle anchor chart, students understand that everything goes through a life cycle and how shark undergoes a metamorphosis.
This rounding hundreds chart with arrows helps students round numbers to the nearest ten’s decimal place and acquire fundamental math skills.
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -ACK.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the wolf. Where does the wolf live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
In this Christmas story, kids read about Christmas ornaments and write the story ending! Collect all 26 Christmas Readings!
This printable list includes 193 fall vocabulary words. These fall alphabet words are great for literacy activities.
Teach beginning spellers that words contain and share patterns. Use this word family list to introduce the sound of words ending with -AD.
Students learn to recognize the difference between facts and opinions. Students read each statement about shark and determine whether it is a fact or opinion.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the hamster. Where does the hamster live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
Students are writing their findings of the chicken life cycle stages. Encourage your students to supplement their writing with pictures.
Use this 1st-grade word search to practice spelling words. Spelling words: he, was, that, she, tack, snack, crack, rack, stack.
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the elephant. Where does the elephant live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
Students create a map that tells what they know about butterfly transformation. Classmates describe how butterfly changes over the life cycle and show what they understand.
This sight word worksheet gives kids a lot of exposure to sight word WHEN. Kids practice reading sight word and sight word sentences, writing and spelling it.
With this printable, kids compare numbers up to 40. Kids look at two numbers and write a symbol in the provided box. Kids solve 12 math problems.
This printable list includes 256 winter vocabulary words. These winter alphabet words are great for literacy activities.
Students will love creating a life cycle spinner wheel and learning about different stages of the turtle life cycle. This fun activity is a great addition to your lesson.
This letter sounds chart is a great resource for beginning readers and writers. It mostly consists of decodable CVC words and includes long and short vowels, hard and soft consonants and more!
In this non-fiction passage, students learn about the rabbit. Where does the rabbit live? What does it eat? How does it look like?
A set of chicken life cycle cards covering the main vocabulary. Discuss the topic with your students, let them arrange the cards in the proper sequence.
ING word family reading comprehension simple story for kindergarten kids! This worksheet has 6 activities, including reading passage and focuses on words ending -ing.
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