Free 1st Grade Reading Activities

11 worksheets with different activities to recognise and find nonsense words. Nonsense words are an important part in assessing phonics and decoding because a student can only decode and read the word if they understanding the phonic sounds within the word.

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Dive into the delightful world of gingerbread with this comprehensive 23-page "Gingerbread Adventures: Interactive Storytelling & Skill-Building Activities," featuring two distinct workbooks that blend creativity, literacy, and critical thinking. Perfect for educators, homeschooling parents, and anyone keen on providing engaging learning experiences. Preview all pages in the Preview section to discover the treasures within each workbook.

Workbook 1: My Gingerbread House - A Creative Exploration Unleash your students' imagination with "My Gingerbread House," a workbook designed to inspire creativity through writing and drawing. This workbook includes:

• A dedicated section for designing and describing a gingerbread house, sparking creativity and artistic expression.
• Three scaffolded writing pages with prompts to guide learners through the process of crafting detailed, imaginative narratives.
• Exercises focused on utilizing the five senses to enrich storytelling and descriptive writing.
• "What's on My Dinner Plate?" activity to encourage thoughtful discussions on nutrition and healthy eating habits, all within a fun, gingerbread-themed context.

Workbook 2: The Gingerbread Man Fairy Tale - A Literary Journey Embark on a fairy-tale adventure with "The Gingerbread Man," a workbook that brings this classic story to life through a variety of interactive activities:

• "The Gingerbread Man: A Fairy Tale" section with accompanying readers' response questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.
• "Cut and Find" and "Number the Sections of the Story" activities to develop sequencing skills and story structure understanding.
• "A Gingerbread Man in Disguise" drawing activity to stimulate creativity and imaginative thinking.
• "The Gingerbread Man Colour by Number" and "Word Search" to blend learning with fun, reinforcing color recognition, and vocabulary.
• "Find the Difference - Gingerbread Man" challenge to sharpen observational skills and attention to detail.

Key Features:

• Dual-Workbook Format: Two themed workbooks in one document for double the learning and fun.
• Creativity and Literacy: Activities designed to foster imagination, writing skills, and artistic expression.
• Engagement and Learning: Interactive tasks that promote critical thinking, comprehension, and foundational math skills.
• Educational Flexibility: Suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or as enriching activities during holidays or themed learning days.

Target Audience: Ideal for elementary educators, librarians, homeschooling families, and caregivers looking to provide a mix of educational rigor and creative fun. These workbooks are perfect for students eager to explore the world of fairy tales and express themselves through writing and art.

Unlock the magic of gingerbread through storytelling, creativity, and learning with this unique dual-workbook offering. Whether exploring the architectural wonders of a gingerbread house or adventuring with the Gingerbread Man, students will be engaged, educated, and entertained.

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Keep track of reading adventures with these adorable Hedgehog Reading Logs! Perfect for logging book details like title, author, and page count, these logs make reading fun and organized.

Contents:
This set includes multiple hedgehog-themed reading logs to support reading practice and record-keeping:

• Book Details: Space to write down each book’s title, author, and total pages, helping kids reflect on their reading.
• Fun Hedgehog Design: Cute illustrations make reading logs engaging and fun for young readers.
• Flexible Use: Logs are ideal for daily, weekly, or monthly reading tracking, adaptable for any reading schedule.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
These Hedgehog Reading Logs are a fantastic tool for encouraging reading while building organizational skills. Designed with homeschool families in mind, they make tracking multiple books easy and enjoyable, and they’re a wonderful resource for meeting reading goals or requirements. The cute, kid-friendly design makes reading a memorable activity and motivates kids to reach for more books!

Features:

• Organized Layout: Clean, structured areas for title, author, and page number.
• Reading Motivation: Logs support reading habits, goal-setting, and accountability.
• Print-Ready: Each page is 8.5x11 and ready to print and fill out, perfect for at-home or classroom use.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Homeschool Families: Simplifies reading record-keeping for all ages.
2. Elementary Teachers: A great tool for book challenges or reading accountability.
3. Parents and Caregivers: Encourages kids to engage with reading at home.
4. Libraries: Ideal for summer reading programs or after-school clubs.
5. Tutors and Literacy Coaches: Helps track progress for individual students.

Spring short vowel mini set - Included is one of each of the activities featuring short a.

Students will write and wipe or use manipulative letters. Students will build letters using flower petals, tap out sounds with Mr. Frog, and slowly talk with Mr. Turtle. Turtle and Frog are ready to be printed and attached to popsicle sticks for hopping / walking along each word. Use them again and again in your small groups or centers.

Turtle Talk

Materials - Picture cards, turtle

Directions - 

We will be talking very slowly like a turtle!  We call this turtle talk.  Look at the picture.  What is it?  Say the word slowly.  Tap out every sound you hear.  Write the letters on the card.  Use your turtle to walk and turtle talk the word you made!   

Flower Building

Use the letters on each flower to build words. Each set has 3 pages to provide appropriate support for your students. You will have one blank page, one with the medial sound written, and one with word families.

Hop along with MR. Frog then find a matching picture

I hope you like my sample set featuring short vowel a. I have an extended packet available for purchase that includes all short vowel sounds, and manipulative letters for a total of 88 words in each set.

Spring Short Vowel CVC - Word Blending, Segmenting & Building

MEGA FREEBIE! Get a glimpse into an engaging and fun Kaylor Creations Bible Lesson and Activity Pack with this free David and Goliath sample lesson!

Help young learners dive deeper into the powerful story of David and Goliath, discovering the truth that “People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” This Bible lesson walks children through David’s anointing as king, his conversation with Saul, and his triumphant victory over Goliath.

Packed with fun, time-saving activities, this resource is perfect for your Christian homeschool curriculum, primary classroom, or Sunday school!

61 Pages Total!
Teach the Bible through Reading, Writing, Playing, Creating, and Singing!

⭐What’s Included: ( 61 pages total)⭐

• Lesson Plan Templates: Two blank templates to customize your own lessons.
• Bible Lesson Teacher Book: Full-sized, colorful, large print pages for easy, print-and-go use.
• Prayer: A short, sweet prayer to share with your little ones.
• Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions for after the lesson.
• Original Song: A simple, catchy song about the lesson, set to a familiar tune.
• Song Links: Curated music suggestions to complement the lesson.
• Bible Lesson Mini Book: Black-and-white mini storybook for coloring—just print and fold!
• Coloring Sheets: 4 large sheets featuring Bible verses to color.
• Phonics Worksheet: Practice the letter /D/ for David.
• Math Worksheet: Focus on the number 5, representing David’s five smooth stones.
• Word Search: A fun way to reinforce key terms from the lesson.
• Maze: Guide David through the maze to find the lamb.
• Character Cut & Paste: Match the characters to their correct places in the story.
• Story Sequence Cut & Paste: Arrange the events of the story in order.
• Mystery Word Activity: Fill in the blanks from Bible verses and solve the mystery word.
• Answer Key: Provided for all printable activities.
• Writing Prompts: Multiple options for kids to reflect on and respond to the lesson.
• David & Goliath Role Play & Craft: Includes hats for role-playing the story and a craft to create David’s pouch with the reminder that "The battle is the Lord’s."
• Lift-the-Flap Craft: Create a scene with David and his lamb to illustrate the lesson that "God looks at the heart."

⭐No Fluff, Just Bible Truths! I’m committed to providing Bible stories told in a simple, child-friendly way, with no unnecessary fillers—just pure Biblical TRUTHs. Watch your little ones grow in their faith and excitement for God's Word!

Thank you and Happy Teaching

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Getting out and exploring the colors and textures of fall is a great introduction to nature for all students! With our fall scavenger hunt have adventures in nature and have fun practicing counting to five and identifying colors.

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These math emergent readers are designed to help students practice reading and math skills at the same time! This digital & printable activity is designed to help students practice counting numbers 1-10! These emergent readers are great for distance learning with Google Slides™ and Seesaw™ versions included!

This Set includes:

- I See Bears (I see 2 blue bears.)

includes numbers 1-10 and color words

1 book with 2 versions for easy differentiation

- a book with dots to help students practice 1 to 1

- a book with sets of bears & traceable numbers for students to practice reading and writing numerals

Each reader has:

• a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page
• a color Seesaw version (links included to pre-uploaded books in the "READ ME FIRST" file)
• a color Google Slides™ version of each book WITH audio*

Plus:

• A Reference page to see which skills and sight words are addressed in each book
• A Parents Tips page with an editable version included

*Audio Sharing

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See if you can cut out colored words and match it to the correct color heart.

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Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

• 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
• 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
• Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
• 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
• Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

Explore the fascinating world of animals and their habitats in this beautifully adapted book "Where Does Animals Live". Discover how various creatures from the desert to the ocean, make their homes and survive in their unique environments. From the rainforest to the Arctic, this book takes readers on a wild adventure filled with stunning illustrations and interesting facts. Perfect for young animal enthusiasts and nature lovers, "Where Does Animals Live" is sure to captivate and educate readers of all ages. Embark on a journey to discover the diverse and intricate ecosystems that animals call home.

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Introduce young learners to the fundamentals of counting with our engaging Finger Counting Worksheets! Specifically designed for kindergarten and 1st-grade students, these worksheets feature fun illustrations and interactive activities that promote hands-on learning. Each worksheet measures 11 x 8.5 inches, making them perfect for printing and classroom use.

What’s Included:

• 10 worksheets focusing on counting from 1 to 10 using finger counting techniques.
• Each worksheet features vibrant images and activities that encourage students to visualize and physically engage with numbers.
• Worksheets include a variety of exercises, such as tracing numbers, counting objects, and matching numbers to the correct number of fingers.

Benefits:

• Helps students develop early math skills and number recognition.
• Encourages fine motor skills through tracing and drawing.
• Provides a fun and interactive way to learn counting concepts.

Red Word Tic Tac Toe!

A fun way to practice spelling and reading red words!

Copy multiple copies, or place a copy in a plastic sleeve to be used with dry erase markers!

✅Letters, ✅Numbers, ✅Phonics, ✅Sight Words...

⭐Differentiate and target instruction by providing each student with the skills they need!⭐

⭐ STEP 1

Enter the letters, numbers, or words you would like the student to practice recognizing!

⭐ STEP 2

Print! What you enter automatically appears in the color by code worksheet!

⭐ WHAT'S INCLUDED:

One PDF file with six editable fields that will autofill the color by code worksheet.

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Short Vowel Word Ladders is a way students can practice substitutions and deletions within a single word family.

Included in each resource:

Teacher word meaning page

⭐2 different whole sheet ladders in black and white and color

⭐2 half sheet ladders (2 to a sheet for easy printing) in black and white and color

⭐6 half sheet ladders for small group, center, or independent practice in black and white and color

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Boost Early Literacy with the Ultimate Phonological Awareness Packet!

Empower your students with the skills they need for reading success using this Phonological Awareness Packet, specially crafted for SLPs and teachers. This comprehensive resource focuses on beginning sounds and rhyming words, providing everything you need to strengthen students' foundational reading skills in a fun and engaging way.

What Makes This Packet a Must-Have:

• Master Key Phonemic Skills: Students will build confidence as they learn to identify and manipulate beginning sounds and rhyming words—skills that are essential for phonological awareness and early reading success.
• Create Strong Reading Foundations: With activities that develop the ability to hear, distinguish, and play with sounds, this packet lays the groundwork for fluent reading and comprehension.
• Keep Students Engaged: Turn learning into play with interactive exercises that capture attention and motivate progress. Perfect for keeping even reluctant learners on track!
• Adaptable for Every Student: Whether you're working with individuals, small groups, or the entire class, this packet includes differentiated activities to meet each student’s unique needs and skill levels.
• Versatile & Ready-to-Use: Designed with busy educators in mind, these no-prep worksheets can be easily integrated into speech therapy, early literacy lessons, or intervention programs.
• Holistic Language Development: Target phonological skills while also supporting speech articulation, listening skills, and vocabulary growth, making it a well-rounded resource for any language program.

Ideal for:

• Early learners who need to build a strong reading foundation
• Students requiring extra support with phonemic awareness
• SLPs and teachers looking for engaging, research-based activities that fit seamlessly into their curriculum

Transform Reading Skills with a Resource You Can Trust!

Don’t miss out on the chance to help your students thrive with this all-in-one Phonological Awareness Packet. Download today and watch as your students develop the confidence and skills they need for reading success!

This is a simple freebie bookmark themed around Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. There is a colored version and a black-and-white version if your students would like to color it. It comes with the quote from the book, "I am the Lorax, and I speak for the trees!".

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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!

Free Printable First Grade Dolch Sight Words List

Help your 1st graders improve their reading skills with this free Dolch Sight Words List, featuring 41 high-frequency words! These words are vital for building reading fluency and comprehension, making this list a great tool for daily practice.

Perfect for use in classrooms, homework assignments, or at-home learning, this resource provides a simple, printable format that makes learning sight words easy and effective.

What’s Included:

• 41 Dolch Sight Words for 1st grade
• Clear, easy-to-read format
• Free download for educators and parents

Download for free today!

This packet contains clip cards for the AT word family. These clip cards are a great fine motor literacy center or as a Kindergarten phonics center. There are 3 different card types for each picture with several different representation of the words.

Types of Clip Cards

• The first set of cards have the picture with the beginning sound or blend for the at word and students must clip the correct word family ending to complete the word. For example, the card will have a picture of a hat with h _ _ under the picture. The choices the student will choose from will be like at, ag or am.
• The second set of cards have the picture with no word and the student must pick the correct word from a choice of 3 different words with the same beginning sound but with different ending word families. For example, students will see a picture of a hat and must choose the correct answer from these choices: hat, ham or han.
• The third set of cards have the picture with no word and the student must pick the correct word from a choice of 3 different words with the same beginning and ending sound. Only the vowel is different. For example, students will see a picture of a hat and much choose the correct answer from these choices: hat, hit, or hot.

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AT Word Family Activities and Games Bundle

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