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1st Grade Articles

  • Closed Syllable Words

    Closed Syllable Words

    Discover 175+ closed syllable words with activities and printable lists to support kids’ reading and decoding skills. Learn tips for teaching closed syllables, their importance, and how to make learning fun through games, worksheets, and engaging practices. Perfect for young learners!

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  • Open Syllable Words

    Open Syllable Words

    Explore open syllable words with these printable lists and engaging activities. Learn what open syllables are, why they matter for reading skills, and how to teach them effectively using fun games and worksheets. Perfect for helping kids decode and pronounce words confidently.

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  • Open and Closed Syllables 

    Open and Closed Syllables 

    Explore fun activities and tips to teach open and closed syllables. Boost kids’ reading skills with games, printable worksheets, and strategies for understanding syllable types. Perfect for parents and educators!

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  • R-Controlled Vowels

    R-Controlled Vowels

    Discover creative strategies, engaging activities, and essential tips to teach r-controlled vowels to early readers. Learn how these ‘bossy R’ combinations influence vowel sounds and find fun ways to help kids recognize and practice them for improved reading skills.

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  • Habitat and Ecosystem Worksheets

    Habitat and Ecosystem Worksheets

    Explore free printable habitat, environment, and ecosystem worksheets for first and second graders! Fun activities help kids learn about plants, animals, and unique ecosystems—from forests to oceans. Perfect for classroom or home use to build foundational science skills!

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  • Measurement Worksheets

    Measurement Worksheets

    Discover free printable measurement worksheets for kids, ideal for first and second graders. Build skills in estimating, comparing lengths, and understanding inches, centimeters, and feet. Includes hands-on activities and interactive games for fun learning!

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  • Map Worksheets

    Map Worksheets

    Explore free printable map skills worksheets for kids! Teach map symbols, compass rose, directions, and more with fun, interactive activities. Perfect for kindergarten, first, and second graders. Includes engaging ABCmouse games and videos to build geography skills!

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  • Long Vowel Words

    Long Vowel Words

    Help kids master long vowel sounds with printable word lists, engaging activities, and teaching tips. Explore examples, silent-e rules, and vowel teams for better reading and spelling skills. Discover fun ways to practice long vowels through games, worksheets, and hands-on learning ideas!

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  • What is a Vowel Team?

    What is a Vowel Team?

    Learn about vowel teams and how they help young readers decode words. Discover teaching tips, examples of vowel team combinations, and engaging activities to make learning fun and effective.

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  • Short Vowel Words for Kids

    Short Vowel Words for Kids

    Explore short vowel word lists and fun activities to help kids improve reading and spelling skills. Includes printable short vowel word lists, teaching tips, and engaging games for mastering short vowel sounds.

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  • Long O Word Lists  

    Long O Word Lists  

    Explore long o words to boost phonics skills! Discover spelling patterns, practice tips, fun activities, and printable word lists featuring beginner to advanced terms. Teach the long o sound (/ō/) effectively with engaging resources and examples for young learners.

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  • Long U Word Lists  

    Long U Word Lists  

    Explore 250+ long U words with printable lists and engaging activities for kids. Learn about the eight spelling patterns of long U, including VCe, -ue, -ew, and open syllables, with examples, sentences, and teaching tips to boost phonics, spelling, and reading skills.

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  • Long E Word Lists  

    Long E Word Lists  

    Discover long E words to help your child identify and practice the long E sound (/ē/) in spelling patterns like -ee, -ea, and more. Access beginner and advanced word lists, examples in sentences, fun activities, and free printable resources to reinforce phonics learning.

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  • Space and Solar System Worksheets

    Space and Solar System Worksheets

    Engage young learners with free printable space and solar system worksheets! Activities include mazes, coloring pages, word tracing, and imaginative writing prompts, perfect for preschoolers to second graders. Explore planets, rockets, and stars while practicing motor skills, math, and handwriting.

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  • Long I Word Lists  

    Long I Word Lists  

    Discover a free printable list of 140+ long I words to help children practice phonics. Explore examples, sentences, and activities for mastering spelling patterns like -igh, -ie, and silent e. Perfect for phonics instruction and boosting decoding and vocabulary skills.

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  • Long A Word Lists  

    Long A Word Lists  

    Boost your child’s literacy skills with this list of 250+ long ‘A’ words! Learn about the long ‘A’ sound, explore diverse word lists, practice using sentences, and enjoy fun, educational activities. Perfect for spelling, reading, and decoding practice with free printable resources included!

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  • Math Mazes

    Math Mazes

    Engage young learners with free printable math mazes that turn practice into play! These fun, skill-boosting mazes cover essential math topics, from addition and subtraction to regrouping and counting by 2s. Perfect for kindergarten through second grade, each maze is designed to strengthen math skills.

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  • Irregular Plural Nouns

    Irregular Plural Nouns

    Explore irregular plural nouns with simple explanations, examples, and printable lists for kids. Learn about common patterns and discover effective tips for teaching and memorizing these unique English language rules. Get a free downloadable list of irregular plural nouns to support young learners’ language development.

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  • Shared Reading

    Shared Reading

    Boost your child’s literacy skills with shared reading. Learn how this interactive approach enhances vocabulary, comprehension, and print awareness. Explore four easy steps to turn story time into a collaborative learning experience that builds confidence and a love of reading.

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  • Simple View of Reading

    Simple View of Reading

    Discover the Simple View of Reading, a proven model highlighting the importance of both decoding and language comprehension in achieving strong reading skills. Learn how to support young readers at home, including those with reading challenges, through practical tips and strategies.

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  • How to Teach Consonants Letters and Sounds 

    How to Teach Consonants Letters and Sounds 

    Help your child grasp the concept of consonants with simple tips and engaging activities. Learn about consonant sounds, voiced vs. unvoiced consonants, and the tricky letter “Y.”

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  • Graphing Worksheets

    Graphing Worksheets

    Help your child improve graphing skills with free printable worksheets for kindergarten to second grade. Explore bar graphs, line graphs, and pictographs, all designed for engaging, age-appropriate learning. Download these PDF worksheets for fun, easy practice at home.

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  • Coins & Money Worksheets

    Coins & Money Worksheets

    Introduce kids to the basics of money with free printable worksheets designed for kindergarten through second grade. These fun activities help children recognize coins, understand their values, and count money, building essential math skills. Download and print worksheets like counting coins, money word problems, and more!

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  • ABCmouse Pumpkin Carving Printable

    ABCmouse Pumpkin Carving Printable

    Get into the fall spirit with ABCmouse’s free printable pumpkin carving template! This fun and easy stencil lets kids decorate pumpkins with their favorite character. Download the template, follow simple instructions, and enjoy a family-friendly activity perfect for all ages.

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  • Reading Comprehension Strategies

    Reading Comprehension Strategies

    Discover 27 engaging strategies and activities to improve young learners’ reading comprehension skills. From story elements and nonfiction strategies to making connections, these methods foster critical thinking, metacognition, and fluency. Plus, explore ABCmouse programs designed to boost literacy through interactive lessons.

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  • Grammar Practice Review Worksheets

    Grammar Practice Review Worksheets

    Help first and second graders strengthen their grammar skills with our free printable worksheets. Covering essential topics like homophones, conjunctions, and predicates, these engaging activities make learning fun and effective. Print the entire collection or choose individual worksheets to target specific areas. Plus, discover interactive games to further enhance your…

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  • Compound Words Worksheets

    Compound Words Worksheets

    Enhance your child’s understanding of compound words with our free printable worksheets, designed for kindergarten and first-grade students. From matching games to word searches, these engaging activities make learning fun.

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  • Spelling Worksheets

    Spelling Worksheets

    Explore a variety of free, printable spelling worksheets designed for kindergarten and first-grade students. These worksheets cover topics like silent letters, letter blends, and word endings. Perfect for parents and educators looking to add engaging spelling practice to their child’s learning routine.

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  • Punctuation & Sentences Worksheets

    Punctuation & Sentences Worksheets

    Help your child practice punctuation and sentence structure with these fun, printable worksheets. Kids will practice adding periods, question marks, and exclamation points while learning to create and recognize statements, questions, and exclamations. Perfect for first graders exploring essential grammar skills.

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  • Phonics Worksheets

    Phonics Worksheets

    Explore our collection of free printable phonics worksheets for kindergarten and up. Perfect for reinforcing key phonics concepts like digraphs, vowel sounds, and letter blends, these worksheets make learning fun and interactive. Ideal for quick practice sessions, with resources for preschoolers and additional phonics activities available online.

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Welcome to the first grade, where learning and fun come together to help your child excel in this pivotal year! From enhancing reading skills to tackling basic math and exploring the world around them, our curated articles and interactive activities are designed to provide parents like you with the tools you need to support your first grader’s educational growth. Dive in now and make this year a stepping stone to a lifelong love of learning!