Which silent letters do 1st graders learn first?

The most common pairs are kn, where the k is silent, wr, where the w is silent, and mb, where the b is silent. This set also adds the silent l in walk, talk and chalk.

How can I help my child remember silent letters?

Say the word, then point to the letter you do not hear. Group words by pattern, like knee, knot and knock, so your child sees the same spelling again and again. The sort and word search pages are built for this.

Is there an answer key for each worksheet?

Yes. All eight 1st grade silent letters sheets have an answer key.

What phonics skills are taught in first grade?

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.

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 Silent Letters Worksheets

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

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Free printable silent letters worksheets for 1st grade students (Ages 6-7). Aligned to Common Core standards. Ready to print.

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