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1st Grade Worksheets (Free Printables)

Download and print free standards-based worksheets for 1st grade. These easy-to-use printables are perfect for teachers and parents who are looking for creative ways to teach new concepts or review what students have learned.

1st Grade English Worksheets

These worksheets are aligned to the Common Core state standards for English language arts (ELA) and literacy. They cover reading, writing, phonics, and grammar.

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1st Grade Math Worksheets

These worksheets are aligned to the Common Core state standards for mathematics. They cover number sense, operations and algebraic thinking, measurement, and geometry.

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1st Grade Reading Worksheets

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A fantasy story: spooky!

Read this story in a spooky voice! In this reading worksheet, your child will listen to and read a short story, then draw what comes next and create a title for the story.

Above, on, below

Draw it! In this coloring math worksheet, your child will draw pictures on, above, and below other objects.

Above, on, below, part 2

Find it! In this coloring math worksheet, your child will identify whether objects are above, below, or on the ground.

It's the opposite! In this language arts worksheet, your child gets practice identifying antonyms such as on/off, light/dark, and night/day.

Beginning and ending sounds

In this early reading worksheet, your child gets practice identifying, writing, and sounding out vowels, first letters, and last letters in common one-syllable words.

Checking grammar

Want to play teacher? In this language arts worksheet, your child will check the work to determine which sentences are written with correct grammar and punctuation.

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are words that join sentences. In this writing worksheet, your child gets practice combining two sentences into one using different conjunctions.

Connect-the-dots dinosaurs

Connect the dots to discover the hidden pictures in this coloring math worksheet. It lets kids practice counting and number sequencing to 40, with a little extra practice reading number words.

Learn how to use a dictionary! In this language arts worksheet, your child learns why dictionaries are helpful and how to use one.

Finish the picture

Complete this castle! Your child will identify geometric shapes, review positional prepositions, and follow directions in this coloring math worksheet.

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Reading Worksheets for First Graders (Free Printables)

Reading is exciting in first grade, as kids really start building their skills. Each day brings an opportunity to find more words they can sound out or recognize and books they can read all on their own!

Reinforce these important skills with our extensive collection of printable first grade reading worksheets. They’re designed to give young learners meaningful and engaging first grade reading practice.

What reading skills do first graders learn?

By first grade, letter-sound correspondence is often automatic, and children begin to focus on learning more about ways to combine letters to form more complex words. First grade reading practice typically covers the following elements:

• Consonant blends like tr, st, ng, and so on. In these blends, both letters make their own sound, but they’re said quickly in one smooth sound.
• Digraphs like th, sh, and ph . In a digraph, two letters work together to make a completely new sound. Since kids can’t sound out a digraph, learn to recognize them and the sounds they make.
• Long vowels and silent -e words . First graders know that vowels make more than one sound. Now they learn that a silent -e at the end of a word changes the sound the vowel makes.
• Sight words , also known as high-frequency words. These are words that appear most often in the books children are reading. Learning how to pronounce them and working to recognize them can enhance reading fluency.

Overview of the First Grade Reading Worksheets

Vowel worksheets.

These free printable vowel practice worksheets aim to enhance first graders’ understanding of vowels and their sounds.

Looking for more vowel practice for your child? Check out our full selections of vowel worksheets for kindergarteners and up.

Color by Sight Words Worksheets

These sight word worksheets offer three levels of difficulty, with each level featuring more words to recognize and smaller shapes to color.

Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Our reading comprehension worksheets give children an opportunity to practice reading short passages and sentences and show their understanding of what they’ve read. 

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Word Tracing Worksheets

These word tracing worksheets feature a variety of 4-letter words for children to use as an introduction to new vocabulary words or as a review with words that they’re already familiar.

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Digraph Worksheets

Our digraph worksheets for first grade are designed to help children learn about and use digraphs, which are pairs of letters that make one sound, like “th” in “think” or “ch” in “chair.”

Consonant Blends Worksheets

These consonants blends worksheets for first graders include both beginning and ending consonant blends and primarily focus on two-letter combinations of blends.

Silent -e and Other Silent Letters

These worksheets create an opportunity for children to grow their understanding of how silent letters impact the pronunciation and meaning of words.

Vocabulary Worksheets

Our vocabulary worksheets aim to provide your child with words that are just right for them, along with a few that may be more challenging or act as review. 

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1st Grade Reading Comprehension Passages

Reading passages, questions & answers - first grade.

Below you’ll find 1st grade reading comprehension passages along with questions and answers. These printable, elementary school worksheet activities include excerpts from short stories and books as well as high-interest information topics.

The Bumblebee

One day, Ella opened her back door and looked out. She wanted to go to play outside, but there was a large bumblebee flying around. He was bigger than her thumb, and very fuzzy. She could hear the humming of his wings as he made large figure-eights across the patio. Carefully,…

The Long Walk

Jimmy loved ice cream. It was his favorite dessert. He wanted to eat ice cream all the time. His parents let him have a small dish each night after dinner, if he ate all of his vegetables. At home, Jimmy usually had chocolate or vanilla. His mother scooped it out…

Sarah Plants a Seed

At breakfast, Sarah saw that her mother was wearing overalls. That meant that she was planning to work in the garden. “What are you planting today?” asked Sarah. “Today I will plant radishes and carrots,” answered Sarah’s mother. “Would you like to help?” Sarah was happy. She wanted to learn more…

Thumbelina Meets the King of the Flowers

“Oh, no. Oh, no,” cried Thumbelina. “I don’t want to marry Mr. Mole.” Chipper the field mouse shook his head. “But, it’s your wedding day! There’s no way of getting out of it now.” SWWOOOOOCCCCHH. Bluebird swooped down. “Thumbelina, my dear friend. It’s been a long time. How have you…

Elena loved school. She woke up early every morning and ate her breakfast quickly so she would never be late. Kindergarten was fun! Elena also loved to play with her baby sister after school. Maria slept late because she was little, so Elena had to wait until the afternoon to…

Ethan’s Bike Ride

Ethan sat on his bike. He held tight to the handlebars and pedaled fast. When he got to the end of the driveway, he turned around. He squeezed the brakes and stopped in front of Mom. “See? I never fall any more. Can I ride to the park on my…

Goldfish Hide and Seek

Today was the school carnival. Jimmy was excited. He wanted to win a prize at the game table. Jimmy stepped up to the first booth. “Hello, there!” called Mr. Ames. Mr. Ames was the school music teacher. “Would you like to try my game? Just toss a small ball into one…

The Astrologer

A man who lived a long time ago believed that he could read the future in the stars. He called himself an Astrologer, and spent his time at night gazing at the sky. One evening he was walking along the open road outside the village. His eyes were fixed on…

Diana Visits the Farm

“Happy birthday to me!” Diana opened her eyes. It was very early, but her little brother Carl was already awake. Was it really Carl’s birthday? Diana went downstairs. Mom was making pancakes and decorating them with chocolate chips. Diana knew it really was Carl’s birthday because these pancakes were his favorite.…

The Elephant Ride

Nancy was excited. She could see bright red flags on top of a large tent just across the street. The circus was here! She held her dad’s hand as they crossed the street. Nancy wanted to run, but that wouldn’t be safe. Instead, she jumped up and down once they…

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Free 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Download these FREE 1st-grade reading comprehension worksheets and use them in class today! These PDF worksheets are designed for readers at a grade 1 level and include fun, leveled stories with colorful images that 1st-grade students will enjoy.

Worksheet 1

Title: my new puppy, worksheet 2, title: the big tree.

This next worksheet is another short story for 1st-grade students. This time, students will read a short description of a big, colorful tree in the yard and then must answer 4 reading comprehension questions about the passage.

Worksheet 3

Title: jenny gets ready for school, worksheet 4, title: whiskers.

To help first-grade students with detail retention and critical thinking, this next worksheet asked students to read the passage and answer four true or false questions.

Worksheet 5

Title: charlie the hungry caterpillar, more worksheets.

I hope you and your students enjoy these 1st-grade reading comprehension worksheets. Before you go, check out all our Grade 1 Worksheets and our many reading comprehension worksheets on a variety of topics. As always, these are FREE to use in your lessons.

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First Grade Worksheets

Welcome to our 1st grade worksheets library! It is full of fun and engaging activities and printables that you can use with your first graders at home or in the classroom. And the best part? They are FREE and low-prep to save you time and money at the same time. So let’s dive in!

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First grade is full of exciting new things to learn! In first grade, children build on the skills and knowledge they acquired in kindergarten. They learn to read at their grade level and master basic algebraic operations within 100.

First graders learn basic math concepts such as addition and subtraction, place value, money, telling time and other foundational concepts.

In first grade, kids learn to write simple sentences and paragraphs, often focusing on topics related to their own lives or interests. They learn punctuation, letter spacing, and other writing basics.

First grade is a crucial year for learning to read. Children are taught phonics, sight words, and other reading strategies to help them become independent readers.

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Use our free, printable reading comprehension passage exercises to improve your student's reading skills! Recognizing letters and words is an important first step in learning to read. However, it is only a first step; it is vital that students comprehend, or understand, what they are reading. They must be able to get the meaning of the text: What is the author telling the reader? This is reading comprehension, and it is an essential skill for success in school and in the real world. Below are our reading comprehension worksheets grouped by grade, that include passages and related questions. Click on the title to view the printable activities in each grade range, or to read the details of each worksheet. They are free for use in the home or in the classroom. Be sure to check out our spelling words  activities too!

1st Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

This 36 week first grade worksheet program for reading comprehension provides grade-appropriate passages and related questions, and can be used for other grades as appropriate.

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This 36 week second grade worksheet program for reading comprehension provides passages and questions that are grade appropriate, but can be used with additional grades.

3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

The 36 week third grade worksheet program for reading comprehension that we’ve organized here provides reading passages and activities designed for 3rd grade but can be used for other grades.

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The 36 week fourth grade comprehension program that is included here provides reading passages and questions that are grade appropriate, but can be used with additional grades.

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The 36 week fifth grade comprehension program provides passages and related questions that are grade appropriate, but can be used with additional grades.

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First Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Introducing our comprehensive collection of first-grade reading comprehension worksheets! Designed specifically for young learners, these worksheets are tailored to enhance their reading skills and understanding of various subjects. With engaging exercises and captivating illustrations, these worksheets provide an interactive learning experience that will captivate and inspire your first-grade students.

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Summary : The purpose of reading is comprehension. Reading comprehension is when someone can understand what they read. The brain can connect newly gained information from the text to the knowledge stored in the memory. There are three levels of comprehension in reading, literal, inferential and evaluative. Reading comprehension is essential for students as it can help them to improve their literacy knowledge and critical thinking.

What is Reading Comprehension?

Reading is one of the earliest literature activities for young children. The kids will start to learn how to read letters, words, phrases, and sentences, and this goes on until they can read a full text. Having reading skills is good. However, it would be better if the children could develop proper reading comprehension. In simple words, reading comprehension is the next level of reading skill. According to John Kirby from Queen University,  reading comprehension is when someone can understand what they read . The brain can connect newly gained information from the text to the knowledge stored in the memory. Some experts said that the aim of reading would fulfil through proper reading comprehension. A complete reading activity consists of various elements, such as thinking, learning and expanding the learning horizon. Hence, as the famous saying goes,  a book is the window to the world .

How to Help Young Students Improve Reading Comprehension?

Reading comprehension is the capability to read the text and proceed to understand its meaning. Two elements affect this comprehension (word reading and language comprehension). Word reading means the ability to decode words and letters in the text. Meanwhile, language comprehension is when someone understands the meaning and message behind a text. When someone masters reading comprehension, they do not just remember what they read but can arrange new knowledge and can apply them later. Proper reading comprehension is necessary for students to improve their knowledge which can impact their academic results. It is vital if the reading activity aims to engage with and comprehend a text and, ultimately, if a reader is to relish what they’re reading. However, it is not easy to develop this comprehension in children. Below are some  strategies to improve reading comprehension  based on the North Carolina University:

• Introduce the students with sight words
• Understand the purpose of the reading (for fun or studying).
• Incorporate the new information with prior knowledge.
• Divide the reading activity based on the paragraph. Make sure to understand the meaning of one paragraph before moving on to the next.
• Monitor the reading progress.
• Annotate while reading to help understand the text and to develop creative thinking.
• Write the summary of the text.
• Read another book with similar topics.
• Discuss with other friends to get various perspectives.  

What are the Level Stages of Reading Comprehension?

There are  three levels of comprehension in reading , literal, inferential and evaluative. Literal comprehension happens when a reader realizes what they can see. They grasp the detail of what they read clearly. Many refer to this understanding level as ‘ on the page ’ or ‘ right there ’ comprehension. Inferential comprehension means the reader should pull on their background understanding of a subject and recognize relevant text clues (words, images, sounds) to make a speculation. Some people called this understanding ‘ between the lines ’ or ‘ think and search ’ comprehension. Lastly, valuative comprehension demands the reader to deeply analyze the text to consider their opinion regarding the statement in the text. At this level, the readers should be able to explain their thoughts, argue for a distinct perspective, critically examine the content and specify the writer's view. Some experts refer to evaluative comprehension as ‘ beyond the text ’ and includes ‘ big picture ’ comprehension.

What are the Skills Needed for Reading Comprehension?

Reading is a complex procedure that requires various different skills. These skills work in tandem to reach the goal of reading: reading comprehension. This comprehension can be challenging because of many reasons. To acquire proper reading comprehension, a student needs six essential skills of it:

• Decoding : It is the foundation skill for reading and relies on a language element called phonemic awareness and taught through phonics. Decoding means the ability to sound out words they heard before. 
• Fluency : Fluency is a skill that requires the reader to read a text without difficulties. 
• Vocabulary : Vocabulary means the knowledge of words and their meaning.
• Sentence Construction and Cohesion : The ability to arrange sentences and connect each one in the text.
• Reasoning and Background Knowledge : It is a skill to connect the text to the reader's background knowledge. It also means the ability to grasp the implicit message.
• Working Memory and Attention : A reader should store the information they read in their brain and be able to reuse it later.  

Why is Reading Comprehension Necessary?

Reading comprehension directs to the capability to comprehend written words. It is different from the skill of identifying words. Identifying words in a text without knowing the message behind it does not meet the objective of reading. Comprehension in reading adds substance to the text. Reading awareness happens when words in the text are not just sheer words but complex thoughts and ideas. Reading comprehension is essential for students as it can help them to improve their literacy knowledge and critical thinking. Many researchers also stated that children with high reading comprehension tend to have better academic results.

By using the First Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets, either teacher or parents can help their learners or children to develop their reading skills. It is essential as reading skill is one of the important early literacy developments, which is recommended to be taught at an early stage of elementary school. Practicing the reading skills will also help the students to develop their comprehension strategies, which help them understand the text they read. As a flexible and versatile learning medium, these worksheets can be used at school or at home as additional learning elements.

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Free Reading Log Printable Bundle To Track Student Achievement

So many options for every age!

Decades of research have proven that the more kids read, the easier reading becomes. And those who establish a reading habit when they’re young can reap the benefits throughout their entire lives! Keep track of student reading achievements with the array of options in our Reading Log Printable collection for students from preschool through high school.

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Reading Log Printable Bundle Contents

Daily Reading Log

Track reading at home or at school using this printable log. It has space for book titles as well as how many minutes and pages students read each day. There’s also room for a parent/guardian or teacher to initial each day’s achievements.

Target age: K-5

Weekly Reading Log

The weekly reading log includes reading comprehension questions for each day, making student reading time more meaningful. The questions work with any fiction book and many nonfiction books too.

20 Minutes a Day Logs

Research says reading just 20 minutes each day helps kids master important skills more quickly. Keep track of daily reading with these simple colorable logs; kids get to color in one image for every day they hit their 20-minute goal. Get a set of 12, with themes that are perfect for every month of the year.

Seasonal Reading Logs

Track reading achievements throughout the seasons with these simple logs. Students can track what they’ve read, plus provide a star rating for each book.

Target age: K-8

Reading Shelf Log

These colorable reading logs are incredibly popular, and they’re such a clever way to record reading progress. Students color in a spine each time they finish a book and record the title. These make for a terrific reading bulletin board display!

Target age: K-12

Reading Badges Log

Kids who love collecting games will enjoy this log, which offers a series of badges to earn. It encourages them to seek out books they might not normally choose, including more diverse titles.

Reading Rainbow Log

Explore a variety of literary genres to complete this colorful reading rainbow log. This is another one that makes for a terrific classroom display.

Genre Reading Log

Use this log to track literary genres for older students. Want to increase the challenge? Provide this comprehensive list of genres and encourage students to read them all! They can note the titles and genres on the back of this log.

Target age: Middle and High School

Reading Log Bookmarks

It’s easy to keep your reading log handy when it’s a bookmark! Print these on colorful card stock, or turn them into a craft project by inviting students to decorate the back with their own artwork. You can also punch a hole and attach a ribbon to the top.

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