How many sight words should a first grader know?

Most first grade programs expect students to read 100-200 high-frequency sight words by year end. These include common words that do not follow standard phonics rules (the, was, said, could). Daily practice with sight word worksheets and reading builds automatic recognition.

1st Grade Short and long vowels Worksheets

Ages 6-7 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable short and long vowels worksheets for 1st grade students (Ages 6-7). All worksheets are aligned to Common Core standards and ready to print.

1st Grade Reading Phonics Short and long vowels Clear All

Short and long vowels

Grade1st Grade

TopicPhonics

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Frequently Asked Questions

First graders learn long vowel patterns (CVCe like 'make'), common vowel teams (ai, ea, oa), consonant digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh), and r-controlled vowels (ar, or, er). Per CCSS RF.1.3, they should decode regularly spelled one-syllable words and read words with inflectional endings.

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