Free 1st Grade Reading Strategies Resources (by date, oldest first)

Introducing Picture Pages, a vocabulary learning system all students (including English language learners and struggling readers) can use to master the academic language they need to succeed. After a decade of research and extensive classroom testing, the Vocabulary Magic™ team is excited to share this engaging and highly effective strategy!

Vocabulary Words included: chat, bend, coast, dusk, lean, grin, heap, leap, meet

Picture Pages was developed to address 8 key elements:

1. Provide students with the opportunity to develop and work in small learning communities.
2. Increased student-to-student opportunities for listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a sheltered environment.
3. The availability of relevant, interesting pictures and concise definitions that support student understanding and retention of new vocabulary.
4. Structured opportunities that help students to relate to new words and allow for discussion about prior knowledge/life experiences.
5. The availability of sentence stems and note-taking techniques that support speaking, writing, and summarizing in complete sentences.
6. A support system to encourage students to take academic risks and listen to different points of view.
7. The availability of timely feedback followed by an opportunity for self-correction.
8. Continued opportunities for students to engage with newly learned vocabulary in stories and game-like extension activities.

Picture Pages taps into the power of imagery, conversation, collaboration, and play to ensure all students (including English Language Learners) build-essential language skills. Intentionally teaching carefully selected high-utility words that appear frequently in the text across multiple content areas will boost student confidence, reading comprehension, and fluency. Each Picture Page introduces nine new words and is used with our researched “5-Step Process”. The new words are then presented in an intriguing, illustrated story, and accompanying activity pages (both printable and electronically on Google Slides). See the delight on your student’s faces as they master challenging vocabulary and watch their confidence soar!

This sight word worksheet packet contains eight no prep worksheets for practicing reading, writing and spelling the target sight word. The sight word is taught in context with targeted sight word reading fluency passages and unscrambling sentences pages. Other sight word activities include tracing the sight word, writing the sight word and spelling the sight word. There is also a page included for students to get creative and decorate the sight word. This packet focuses on the sight word a.

This packet contains the following activities:

• Build a Sentence: Students will cut out the words and unscramble the sentence using their sight word. They will then draw a picture of what the sentence is about.
• Sight Word Practice Sheet: Students will color the sight word, trace the sight word, write the sight word and finally cut out the letters that spell the word and paste them in the correct boxes.
• Sight Word Word Search: Students will color the sight word, draw the sight word, trace the sight word and finally find the sight word in the word search.
• Sight Word Dab: Students will dab, color or cover the sight word.
• Sight Word Tracing Page: Students can trace or rainbow write their sight word.
• Sight Word Color Page: Students can color or paint their sight words.
• Sight Word Write and Read: Students will trace the sight word, write the sight word in the space in each sentence and then students will read the sentences.
• Sight Word Reading Page: Students will read the story and then draw a picture to represent the story.

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Sight Word Work: PrePrimer Set

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Sight Word Work: Complete Set (All Words Available)

This sight word flower craft includes 3 different craft templates for the sight word "and." Students can decorate each petal then build their own flower. These pages can also be printed out on colored card stock to make a sight word matching center.

Templates Included:

• Basic Template with words on solid petals
• Silly Font Template with words in different fonts on solid petals
• Decorative Template with words on patterned background.

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Use these phoneme-grapheme mapping charts in your phonics and small group lessons! Two options are provided. One with 4 sound boxes for earlier readers and one with 7 boxes for more advanced patterns.

See the video below for this chart in action!

Word Mapping Chart Video

Use this graphic organizer to help students retell any story. Students will practice retelling only the most important parts of a story. Each section - Beginning, Middle, and End has a box for an illustration as well.

This graphic organizer can be used for retelling any story. It includes lines for telling the beginning, middle, and End of a story and small picture box for each part.

First Grade - Dolch Sight Words for Literacy | Fall Pumpkin Color by Code Freebie: Your first graders will love this peace sign color-by-code worksheet that reinforces Dolch sight words! Perfect for enhancing literacy skills, this activity combines a fun retro design with essential sight word practice. Ideal for independent practice or literacy centers, this worksheet makes learning sight words engaging and enjoyable!

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What's Included

• 1 pumpkin color by code worksheet
• answer key
• includes more challenging first grade dolch sight words: were, over, from, some, would, put

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This Roll and Read worksheet includes a mix of CVC, CVCe, CCVC, CVCC nonsense words. This game is perfect for RTI, DIBELS, reading centers, tutorials, small groups, homeschooling, homework, sub plans and more! Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students will practice their CVC, CVCe. CCVC, CVCC words by rolling a physical or digital dice using the provided qr code, and then reading the matching nonsense word.

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What's Included

• 1 Roll and Read Boards with mixed CVC, CVCe, CVCC, CCVC nonsense words included throughout
• 36 nonsense words

Directions

Rolling the Die:

• Students roll a six-sided die to determine which nonsense word they will read.
• Students can also scan the QR code on the worksheet using a device with a QR code scanner to access a virtual dice roller.

Reading the nonsense word:

• Students match the number rolled with the corresponding word on their worksheet.
• Students read the word out loud clearly and fluently.
• Students should focus on pronouncing each word correctly and using appropriate expressions.

Marking Progress:

• Once students read a word, they should highlight or color the box. They could also cover it with a counter or place marker etc.
• If students roll a number they have already completed, they should roll again until they land on a new word.
• Students continue rolling and reading until they have completed all the words on their worksheets.

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This Roll and Read worksheet includes a mix of the 220 dolch sight words. These high frequency sight word sentences are perfect for reading centers, tutorials, small groups, homeschooling, homework, sub plans, and more! Students will practice their fluency sentences by rolling a physical or digital dice using the provided qr code, and then reading the matching sentence.

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20 Mixed Dolch Sight Word Boards

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What's Included

• 1 Roll and Read Board with mixed dolch fluency sentences
• 36 fluency sentences

Directions

Rolling the Die:

• Students roll a six-sided die to determine which sentence they will read.
• Students can also scan the QR code on the worksheet using a device with a QR code scanner to access a virtual dice roller.

Reading the Sentence:

• Students match the number rolled with the corresponding sentence on their worksheet.
• Students read the sentence out loud clearly and fluently.
• Students should focus on pronouncing each word correctly and using appropriate expressions.

Marking Progress:

• Once students read a sentence, they should highlight or color the box. They could also cover it with a counter or place marker etc.
• If students roll a number they have already completed, they should roll again until they land on a new sentence.
• Students continue rolling and reading until they have completed all the sentences on their worksheets.

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First Grade - Dolch Sight Words for Literacy | Peace Sign Color by Code Freebie: Your first graders will love this peace sign color-by-code worksheet that reinforces Dolch sight words! Perfect for enhancing literacy skills, this activity combines a fun retro design with essential sight word practice. Ideal for independent practice or literacy centers, this worksheet makes learning sight words engaging and enjoyable!

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What's Included

• 1 peace sign color by code worksheet
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• includes the most challenging first grade dolch sight words: round, again, could, every, give, once

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Print these fun bookmarks on colored or white cardstock and provide them to your students. The goal is to challenge the students to read and keep up with the number of books they read. Once they have finished a book, they are to color it to reflect they have finished the book.

You may also choose to laminate and them and have them use a permanent marker to cross out the emoji.

This graphic organizer will help students map out connections they have made to a lesson or a book! This is a free sample of my Graphic Organizers for Primary Grade which is 24 difference Graphic Organizers! Your feedback is important! Please rate and comment 1st Grade Salt Life

This digital resource can be easily downloaded and printed for classroom use. The word search can include seasonal and May Day-related vocabulary such as "celebrate," "flowers," "basket" and "spring."

Overall, using this May Day spring-themed word search resource can be a great addition to classroom activities during the May Day holiday and spring season.

This Freebie is part of the May Day Spring Bundle. Feel free tocheck it out here!

Don't forget to leave a review for your next credit purchase. I would love to hear your feedback. Happy Spring!

Looking for engaging and fun "SH" consonant digraphs worksheets and digital phonics lesson? This true no-prep product includes consonant digraphs worksheets, a whole class reward system, tongue twisters, maze reading, and digraph sorting!

Problem Types Include: identifying the "SH" digraph through sound, sight, and writing

Solving teacher problems: 

   ⭐ capturing - and sustaining - students’ attention for the full lesson

   ⭐ a TRUE zero-prep lesson with activities. Pull this lesson out in a pinch!

   ⭐ parents/guardians can use this for a fun homeschooling lesson

I use this very same lesson in my own classroom and I’ve become popular for getting quiet, shy, and unwilling students to participate and have fun!

NOTE: This resource includes both a Google Slide™ presentation and printable worksheets. Please review the product images and preview for samples of the included slides and pages.

The Presentation Includes:

   ✏ structured and guided teacher notes for a true no-prep product

   ✏ digital detailed lesson plan for quick reference 

   ✏ an exciting built-in whole class reward system (students love this feature!)

   ✏ a fun and silly warm-up question to get students engaged

   ✏ topic warm-up question and topic introduction

   ✏ examples of “sh” in the beginning, middle, and end of words with pictures

   ✏ unscrambling the "sh" word activity

   ✏ visual activities for students to find the picture that has a “sh” sound

   ✏ visual activity for students to guess what “sh” word images have in common

   ✏ identifying the “sh” word within a group of words activity

   ✏ digital tongue twister

   ✏ images of the printable worksheets for easy instruction

   ✏ My signature Adventure Time with Mavis the Monster game (students love how much Mavis gets into trouble!)

   ✏ Monster Maze! (students must read the SH words to see where the monster is going!)

The Worksheets Include:

   ✏ 1 comprehensive lesson plan

   ✏ 2 craft activities (cut and paste)

   ✏ 2 group activities (working in small groups)

   ✏ 2 enrichment worksheets

   ✏ 1 homework sheet to strengthen retention

   ✏ 4 different exit tickets/slips

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Unlock the power of reading with our Decodable Digital Letter Sound Google Slides! This interactive resource is designed to enhance letter recognition and phonics skills for young learners. Each slide features clear and engaging visuals of letters, allowing students to read and identify each letter by simply clicking on it. The audio feature enables them to hear the corresponding sounds, making it easier for them to associate letters with their phonetic sounds.

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This product has the number words 1-10 spread out all over the page in colorful lettering for children to circle numbers 1-10 in order as fast as possible!

Good for reading number words, sequencing, and your memory!

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Circle animal names in alphabetical order as fast as you can!

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Introducing our "Trick Word Practice Worksheets for Level 1, Unit 2". This is the perfect companion to elevate your students' learning experience in phonics with the renowned Fundations® program. Crafted with foundational skills in mind, this kit is designed specifically for Level 1, Unit 2, ensuring targeted reinforcement of crucial sight words or trick words.

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1. Trace and Write Worksheets: Empower students to reinforce their sight word proficiency through engaging activities. The kit includes meticulously designed worksheets, allowing students to trace and independently write key sight words, fostering muscle memory and visual recognition.
2. Sight Word Recognition Practice: Transform learning into an interactive experience with sentence-based exercises. This product has sentences where students read and circle the designated sight words. This dynamic approach enhances comprehension and application of sight words in context.
3. Sight Recognition: Students will color in the sight word provided in the grid, differentiating them from other commonly used words.

Words Included:

the, a, and, is, his, of (6 worksheets)

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• Tailored for Fundations Level 1, Unit 2: Aligned with the Fundations® Phonics Program, our product ensures seamless integration with the curriculum, providing targeted support for sight or trick words introduced in Level 1, Unit 2.
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Fundations® Compatible - Units 2, Level 1 GAME PACK

Game Pack Additions:

1. Word Search Adventure: Engage students with a fun-filled word search using the sight words they've learned. This activity not only reinforces their ability to recognize and locate words but also adds an element of enjoyment to the learning process.
2. Roll the Dice and Write the Word: Spice up learning with a game of chance! Students roll the dice and write the corresponding sight word. This game not only reinforces their spelling but also introduces an element of excitement and unpredictability.
3. Sight Word Maze Challenge (4 Versions): Immerse students in a maze-solving adventure where they color the given sight word to navigate from start to end. With four unique versions, this activity adds a creative twist to sight word mastery, making learning both enjoyable and memorable.

Six worksheets total.

Words included: the, a, and, is, his, of