1st Grade Worksheets
1st Grade Worksheets Store
Here are ELA, Spelling, Phonics, and Vocabulary resources for 1st grade. These are designed by teachers, and used in the classroom, today. You can add any of them to your account and customize them for free.
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Definition Match
Words used: electrorheology, electroscope, electrospinning, electrostatic, electrostatic generator, electrostatic precipitation, electrostatics, electrostatic unit, electrosurgery, electrotherapeutics, electrotherapy, electrothermal, electrotonus, electrotype, electrovalence, electrovalent bond, electroweak, electrum, electuary, eleemosynary
For grade level: 12th Grade
Created by: G. Mckinney
Definition Match
Words used: electron micrograph, electron microscope, electron multiplier, electron neutrino, electron optics, electron pair, electron spin resonance, electron transport, electron tube, electron volt, electrophile, electrophorese, electrophoresis, electrophoretogram, electrophorus, electrophysiology, electroplate, electroporation, electropositive, electroreceptor
For grade level: 12th Grade
Created by: G. Mckinney
Definition Match
Words used: electromagnetic interaction, electromagnetic pulse, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic unit, electromagnetic wave, electromagnetism, electromechanical, electrometallurgy, electrometer, electromotive, electromotive force, electromyogram, electron, electron carrier, electronegative, electron gun, electronica, electronic fetal monitor, electron lens
For grade level: 12th Grade
Created by: G. Mckinney
Definition Match
Words used: electrogenesis, electrograph, electrohydraulic, electrojet, electrokinetics, electroless plating, electrologist, electroluminescence, electrolysis, electrolyte, electrolytic, electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic cell, electrolyze, electromagnet, electromagnetic field, electromagnetic force
For grade level: 12th Grade
Created by: G. Mckinney
Definition Match
Words used: electric moment, electric monopole, electric potential, electric potential gradient, electric ray, electrify, electroacoustics, electroanalysis, electrocautery, electrochemistry, electrochromic, electrocoagulation, electroconvulsive therapy, electrode, electrodeposit, electrodermal, electrodialysis, electrodynamics, electrodynamometer, electroform
For grade level: 12th Grade
Created by: G. Mckinney
Definition Match
Words used: Eleatic, elecampane, electioneer, elective, elector, electoral, electorate, Electra, Electra complex, electret, electric arc, electric displacement, electric eye, electric field, electric field strength, electric flux, electric flux density
For grade level: 12th Grade
Created by: G. Mckinney
Definition Match
Words used: elastase, elastic collision, elastic fiber, elastic scattering, elastic strain, elastic tissue, elastin, elastomer, elater, elaterid, elaterite, elative, E layer, elderberry, elder statesman, elder stateswoman, eldritch, El Dorado, Eleatic, elecampane
For grade level: 12th Grade
Created by: G. Mckinney
WTW 15 Definition Match
Words used: invent, magician, digest, adoption, insertion, desert, electric, prevention, desertion, distort, electrician, prevent, insert, clinician, distortion
For grade level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Created by: L. Belknap
3.1 Orange (6) Definition Match
Words used: artist, charm, forget, major, march, orbit, party, porch, radar, rumor, scarf, sharp, short, start, thorn
For grade level: 1st Grade
Created by: L. Belknap
3.1 Green Definition Match
Words used: artistic, author, cheddar, correct, farther, florist, forbidden, informal, janitor, ordinary, pardon, partner, quarter, sharpen, yardstick
For grade level: 1st Grade
Created by: L. Belknap
3.1 Green (5) Trace, Copy, Cover & Write
Words used: artistic, author, cheddar, correct, farther, florist, forbidden, informal, janitor, ordinary, pardon, partner, quarter, sharpen, yardstick
For grade level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Created by: L. Belknap
Trace, Copy, Cover & Write
Words used: Hurricane, Tornado, Tsunami, Thunderstorm, Lightning, Storm, Winds, Spiral, Ocean
For grade level: 1st Grade
Created by: L. Cash
1st Grade Worksheet Generators
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Letter & Sound Practice
- Trace, Copy, Cover & Write - Perfect for practicing letter formation and sight words
- Draw and Label - Early vocabulary and picture-word association
- Rainbow Words - Fun way to practice letter recognition and formation
- Missing Letters - Reinforce the relationship of letters in words
Word Lists & Games
- 8 Words List - Perfect for creating spelling word lists and sorts
- 10 Words List - More words in the list
Why Worksheets Matter in First Grade
First grade is a crucial year in a child's reading journey. It's when students build upon their kindergarten foundations and develop essential literacy skills. The Science of Reading (SoR) research shows that systematic, explicit instruction in foundational skills like phonological awareness and phonics is vital during this stage.
Worksheets, when designed thoughtfully, can be powerful tools in your 1st grade classroom.
In a first grade classroom, well-designed worksheets serve several important purposes:
- Skill Reinforcement: They provide focused practice for newly learned phonics patterns and sight words.
- Independent Practice: They give students opportunities to apply skills they've learned in teacher-led instruction.
- Progress Monitoring: They help teachers quickly identify which students need additional support.
- Fine Motor Development: They support handwriting and letter formation practice.
- Confidence Building: They provide achievable, independent tasks that help build reading confidence.
What Makes a Good 1st Grade Worksheet?
Effective 1st grade worksheets should have these characteristics:
- Clear, Simple Instructions: Use minimal text and include visual examples when possible.
- Appropriate Font Size: Large, clear print that's easy for young readers to decode.
- Plenty of White Space: Avoid cluttered layouts that can overwhelm young learners.
- Decodable Content: Words should follow phonics patterns students have learned.
- Visual Support: Include pictures or icons to support understanding.
- Handwriting Support: Provide lined spaces for proper letter formation.
Tips for Using Worksheets Effectively in 1st Grade
- Start with Teacher Modeling: Always demonstrate the worksheet activity before students begin.
- Use as Practice, Not Instruction: Worksheets should reinforce skills that have been explicitly taught.
- Differentiate When Needed: Modify worksheets for students who need more support or challenge.
- Keep Sessions Short: 10-15 minutes of worksheet practice is usually sufficient for 1st graders.
- Make it Fun: Use worksheets as part of a game or activity to maintain engagement.
Conclusion
When used thoughtfully, worksheets can be valuable tools in your 1st grade classroom. They provide essential practice opportunities, help build confidence, and support the development of crucial reading and writing skills. Remember to choose worksheets that align with your curriculum's scope and sequence, and always use them as part of a balanced literacy program that includes plenty of teacher-led instruction and authentic reading experiences.