1st Grade Reading & Writing Worksheets and Activities

In this worksheet, students practice recognizing common sight words through a short story. This activity helps build reading confidence and strengthen word recognition skills. Worksheet instructions: Read the story below and circle the sight words.

In this worksheet, students practice recognizing common sight words through a simple, engaging story. This worksheet helps build reading confidence and word recognition skills. Worksheet instructions: Read the story below and circle the sight words.

This illustrating sentences worksheet helps children connect written words with their meaning. For example, "The fish can swim." Students draw what they read to deepen understanding. Worksheet instructions: Read each sentence out loud. Then, draw a picture to go with that sentence inside the box.

Illustrating sentences helps children connect written words with meaning. For example, "The fish can swim." Students draw what they read to deepen understanding. Worksheet instructions: Read each sentence out loud. Then, draw a picture to go with that sentence inside the box.

Flying a Kite is a short story (54 words) for kids about a girl named Mia who goes to a hill with her mom to fly her favorite kite. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.

A Rainy Day is a short story (34 words) for kids about a boy named Tom who goes outside on a rainy day. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.

A Trip to the Zoo is a short story (34 words) for kids about a girl named Emma who visits the zoo with her dad. They see lions, bears, and playful monkeys. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.

A Walk in the Park is a short story (71 words) for kids about a girl who takes a walk with her dad and sees different animals in the park, including a bird, a squirrel, a butterfly, ducks, and a turtle. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.

The Lost Puppy is a short story (60 words) for kids about a boy who finds a small, lost puppy hiding behind a tree. With his mom’s help, he returns the puppy to its owner, who is overjoyed. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.

A Day at the Farm is a short story (98 words) for kids about a girl who visits a farm and experiences fun activities like feeding animals, riding a hay wagon, and picking apples. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.

The Magic Cardboard Box is a short story (212 words) for kids about a girl, her imagination, and an ordinary box that transforms into exciting adventures. This short story is followed by comprehension questions. Worksheet instructions: Read the short story, then answer the questions that follow.

Students often find it easiest to identify beginning sounds in words, making it an essential part of early phonics learning. This worksheet helps students practice by selecting images that match the initial vowel sounds of words, reinforcing their ability to recognize and isolate sounds. Worksheet instructions: Circle the pictures that start with the letter U.

Students often find it easiest to identify beginning sounds in words, making it an essential part of early phonics learning. This worksheet helps students practice by selecting images that match the initial vowel sounds of words, reinforcing their ability to recognize and isolate sounds. Worksheet instructions: Circle the pictures that start with the letter O.

Students often find it easiest to identify beginning sounds in words, making it an essential part of early phonics learning. This worksheet helps students practice by selecting images that match the initial vowel sounds of words, reinforcing their ability to recognize and isolate sounds. Worksheet instructions: Circle the pictures that start with the letter I.

Students often find it easiest to identify beginning sounds in words, making it an essential part of early phonics learning. This worksheet helps students practice by selecting images that match the initial vowel sounds of words, reinforcing their ability to recognize and isolate sounds. Worksheet instructions: Circle the pictures that start with the letter E.

Students often find it easiest to identify beginning sounds in words, making it an essential part of early phonics learning. This worksheet helps students practice by selecting images that match the initial vowel sounds of words, reinforcing their ability to recognize and isolate sounds. Worksheet instructions: Circle the pictures that start with the letter A.

This worksheet is perfect for reviewing Homophones. Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings. For example, "new" and "knew." Worksheet instructions: Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.

Remember, homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings. For example, "new" and "knew." Worksheet instructions: Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.

What is a Homophone? Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings. For example, "pair" and "pear." Worksheet instructions: Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.

What are Homophones? Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings. For example, "pair" and "pear." Worksheet instructions: Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.

Homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings. For example, "pair" and "pear." Worksheet instructions: Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.

Remember, a contraction is a short way to combine two words by replacing some letters with an apostrophe ('). A negative contraction is formed when we shorten a verb with "not" (do not → don’t). Worksheet instructions: Rewrite each sentence below in its negative form using a contraction.

What is a Contraction Word? A contraction is a short way to combine two words by replacing some letters with an apostrophe ('). A negative contraction is formed when we shorten a verb with "not" (do not → don’t). Worksheet instructions: Rewrite each sentence below in its negative form using a contraction.

A contraction is a short way to combine two words by replacing some letters with an apostrophe ('). A negative contraction is formed when we shorten a verb with "not" (do not → don’t). Worksheet instructions: Rewrite each sentence below in its negative form using a contraction.

When we combine two words into one, we use an apostrophe (') to take the place of the missing letters. This makes the words shorter and easier to say. For example, "I will" becomes "I’ll", and "did not" becomes "didn’t". Worksheet instructions: Use an apostrophe to combine the words. Then, remove the apostrophe and write the full words.