Free Reading & Writing Worksheets for 1st Grade

Explore free reading & Writing worksheets for 1st grade learners 7+ years old. This filtered collection brings together reading & Writing worksheet practice, including alphabet knowledge, phonics, tracing, and vocabulary. These screen-free worksheets support phonological Awareness through repeated, manageable practice instead of noisy busywork. These printable PDF activities work well for independent practice, homework support, learning centers, and at-home review.

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Syllable Counting Worksheet: Read and Count Worksheet Cover BackgroundSyllable Counting Worksheet: Read and CountKids can rush past word reading, then get stuck on “how many parts?” This worksheet asks the child to read each word and tick the box for 1, 2, or 3 syllables. Before ticking, clap or tap the syllables together once, then let the child choose. Whizki Learning gives you this ready-to-use page for that quick clapping routine.
Syllable Tally Reading Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSyllable Tally Reading WorksheetWhen kids stall on letter shapes or rush through reading without noticing syllables, it can feel frustrating. This Syllable Tally page from Whizki Learning gives a simple, tick-the-box way to practice counting syllables together. Grab a pencil and tap one beat per syllable before your child chooses the box.
Sound Substitution Word Change Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Word Change WorksheetIf your child stalls on letter shapes or rushes when sounds have to change, you are not alone. With this Sound Substitution Word Change Worksheet, start by doing just the first 3 words together. Say the word, swap only the last sound, and let your child write the new word while you point to each box.
Sound Substitution Word Change Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Word Change WorksheetSound substitution can feel tricky when a child guesses instead of listening, and many kids stall on the middle sound. Use this page with one simple “sound swap” per word: say the word, point to the middle sound, change it, then read the new word aloud together. Whizki Learning is a helpful extra practice, but the win comes from your shared try-and-say time.
Syllable Count Word Tick Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSyllable Count Word Tick WorksheetKids can stall on letter shapes, or get restless when spelling and reading feel slow. This syllable count word tick worksheet keeps practice moving by matching each word to one, two, or three syllables. Try a quick clap-and-tick round from Whizki Learning, then let your child finish in short bursts.
5-Letter Words Spell the Picture Spelling Worksheet Worksheet Cover Background5-Letter Words Spell the Picture Spelling WorksheetWhen kids stall on letter shapes, spelling practice can feel slow, and five-year-olds get bored fast. Use this Whizki Learning 5-letter Spell the Picture spelling worksheet for a quick 5-minute picture-to-word writing round, then do one fast check together.
Sound Substitution Word Builder Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Word Builder WorksheetKids stall on letter shapes, and five- and six-year-olds often guess whole words instead of listening for the sounds. This Whizki Learning page helps families swap the middle sound one step at a time. Use it for a quick, shared practice today.
Sound Substitution Reading and Writing Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Reading and Writing WorksheetKids can stall on letter-shape practice, and seven-year-olds can get bored fast with the same kind of worksheets. Whizki Learning’s sound substitution page keeps it hands-on, just swap the first sound to make a new word. Start with one row and go together, sound by sound.
Sound Substitution Word Change Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Word Change WorksheetKids can stall on letter shapes, and many seven-year-olds get bored fast when worksheet time turns into tracing. Try this: do one row as a quick game, swap the middle sound, then read the new word together. Whizki Learning keeps the focus on the sound change so the page stays fun.
Syllable Splitting Reading and Writing Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSyllable Splitting Reading and Writing WorksheetSome kids stall on reading when words feel too long, and letter-by-letter sounds turn into frustration. This syllable-splitting page gives kids a simple way to break words into sound parts. Try one word together, clap each syllable, then have the child finish the next few words on this exact worksheet. Whizki Learning
Sound Substitution Word Swap Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Word Swap WorksheetSome kids stall on letter shapes and get stuck when sounds feel slippery, and five-year-olds (and beyond) can get bored fast with worksheets that drag. This Sound Substitution Word Swap worksheet helps you do a short, hands-on “change the first sound” practice together. If you’re using Whizki Learning printables, this page is a great quick add-on for sound work.
Syllable Count Words Reading Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSyllable Count Words Reading WorksheetSome kids stall when reading longer words, then rush and guess syllables. Whizki Learning printable makes syllable counting a simple, box-ticking task. Try this today, read each word once together, then tap one, two, or three finger beats before choosing a box.

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