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This Week in First Grade
Week 3
Playing with Short Vowels
Short Vowel Sound Review
One fun way to get your child familiar with short vowel sounds is through simple rhymes. Start with a word with a short vowel sound, like "bug" or "cat," and invite your child to think of words that rhyme with it.
Be sure to review short vowel sounds at the beginning of the year with your class. Sing songs and chant poems as part of your daily routines.
Short "A" Vowel
Worksheet
Short "A" Vowel
On this first grade phonics worksheet, kids practice identifying the short "A" vowel sound by circling pictures. Then they write their own short "A" word.
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Short "U" Vowel
Worksheet
Short "U" Vowel
On this first grade phonics worksheet, kids practice identifying the short "U" vowel sound by circling pictures. Then they write their own short "U" word.
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Short "O" Vowel
Worksheet
Short "O" Vowel
On this first grade phonics worksheet, kids practice identifying the short "O" vowel sound by circling pictures. Then they write their own short "O" word.
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Number Combinations
Number Combinations
Put five pennies in a cup, shake it up, and have your child record the number of heads and tails on a piece of paper. Repeat until you have recorded all the different combinations of five.
Put five pennies in a cup, shake it up, and have students record the number of heads and tails. Repeat until you have recorded all the different combinations of five.
Animal Picture Addition
Worksheet
Animal Picture Addition
How many zebras do you see? What about tigers? Practice your math skills with animals. Count and add up the drawings to practice addition.
kindergarten
Math
Worksheet
Addition: Ocean Math
Interactive Worksheet
Addition: Ocean Math
Kids practice adding single-digit numbers and writing the sums on this ocean-themed kindergarten math worksheet.
kindergarten
Math
Interactive Worksheet
Very Nutty!
Worksheet
Very Nutty!
Your kids will get an intro to basic addition with this worksheet, which challenges them to count and add acorns, walnuts, and almonds!
kindergarten
Math
Worksheet
Reading Independently
Reading Independently
When you're at the library or bookstore with your child, try reading a few lines of the books you're thinking of getting before you check out. This will get your child thinking about what they like to read, and help them become familiar with a variety of books.
Make sure to check in with students when they are picking books for reading time. As they read, have them answer basic comprehension questions.
My Reading Reflection Journal
Worksheet
My Reading Reflection Journal
This open-ended reading reflection journal helps students to think about the books they've read.
kindergarten
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Character Paper Dolls
Worksheet
Character Paper Dolls
After independent reading, check in to see how students are understanding what they read. Having students make character paper dolls is a fun way to assess their comprehension and bring the story to life!
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Independent Reading Log
Worksheet
Independent Reading Log
After independent reading, have students record and reflect. Young readers will demonstrate their ability to summarize and respond to their reading, and a log is a fun way for them to track their progress. Make copies of this log to use again and again!
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Spelling Strategies
Spelling Strategies
As your child begins to spell new words, encourage them to say each sound in the new word slowly. This will help them know which letters to use when writing the word.
When students are spelling words in their writing, instruct students to say the word several times making sure they are hearing all of the sounds in the word as they write it.
Spelling Practice: Animal Names
Worksheet
Spelling Practice: Animal Names
Sound it out! Writing long words can be tricky! This worksheet encourages students to stretch out animal words and represent all the sounds they hear with letters.
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Spelling Practice: Breakfast Buffet
Worksheet
Spelling Practice: Breakfast Buffet
Yum, that sounds delicious! Writing long words can be tricky, so this worksheet encourages students to stretch out breakfast words and represent all the sounds they hear with letters.
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Word Detective: Fruits
Worksheet
Word Detective: Fruits
Have your kids put on their detective hats to solve the case of the missing letters! Students are encouraged to slow down and listen to each sound they hear. By working as word detectives, students learn how to segment words into different sounds.
1st grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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