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1st Grade worksheets (ages 6-7)

3 free worksheets with answer keys, built on what 1st grade children learn. PDF, no sign-up.

What first graders are learning

In 1st grade, children add and subtract within 20, understand tens and ones, compare two-digit numbers and tell time to the hour and half hour. In reading, they decode longer words with digraphs (sh, ch, th), blends and silent e, read grade-level sight words and write simple sentences with capital letters and periods.

How to use these worksheets

Each worksheet takes 15 to 25 minutes and comes with an answer key. Use them for practice after a lesson, for homework or for a quick review at the start of the day. Self-checking pages are great for early finishers.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fact family?

Three numbers that make two addition and two subtraction facts, like 3 + 5 = 8, 5 + 3 = 8, 8 - 3 = 5 and 8 - 5 = 3. It shows how addition and subtraction are connected.

What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?

In a digraph two letters make one new sound (sh in ship). In a blend you still hear both sounds (bl in blue).

How long should a 1st grade worksheet take?

Usually 15 to 25 minutes. If it takes much longer, try an easier one-star worksheet first.