Free Reading & Writing Worksheets for 1st Grade

Explore free reading & Writing worksheets for 1st grade. 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 Changes Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Word Changes WorksheetFive-year-olds get bored fast when reading practice feels repetitive. If your child stalls on noticing how sounds change words, this Whizki Learning worksheet helps parents do a quick middle-sound swap to make a brand-new word.
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.
Sound Substitution Word Changes Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Word Changes WorksheetIf kids stall on letter shapes or five-year-olds get bored fast, this worksheet keeps the focus on just one small sound. Sit down for a quick turn, point to each word, and ask your child to swap the middle sound to make a new word. This is a simple, parent-friendly practice page from Whizki Learning.
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.
Syllable Word Splitting Worksheet for First Graders Worksheet Cover BackgroundSyllable Word Splitting Worksheet for First GradersKids stall on letter shapes, and five-year-olds get bored fast with nonstop tracing. This Whizki Learning printable helps your child break printed words into syllables. Try this next step, pick 3 words on the page, tap once per syllable with your fingers, and then write the syllable parts the child says aloud.
Sight Word Spelling: Spell the Picture Worksheet Worksheet Cover BackgroundSight Word Spelling: Spell the Picture WorksheetSome kids stall on letter order in sight words, and some kids get bored with plain handwriting drills. Whizki Learning suggests a quick switch, the Sight Word Spelling: Spell the Picture worksheet, for 5 minutes of focused practice. Point to each picture, say the word together, write the letters in the boxes, then check the spelling right on the page.
5-Letter Sight Word Spelling Spell the Picture Worksheet Worksheet Cover Background5-Letter Sight Word Spelling Spell the Picture WorksheetFive-year-olds stall on letter shapes, and worksheets can feel boring fast. Whizki Learning made this Spell the Picture spelling worksheet to practice 5-letter sight words with quick, picture-first writing. Pick one picture, say the word slowly, and have the child copy each letter into the boxes.
Sound Substitution Word Change Worksheet for 1st Grade Worksheet Cover BackgroundSound Substitution Word Change Worksheet for 1st GradeIf your first grader stalls on letter shapes or gets bored fast when practice feels too long, you are not alone. This Sound Substitution page from Whizki Learning gives a quick, hands-on way to hear the first sound and swap it to make a new word.
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.

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