1st Grade Common Core: W.1.8

Create a mini-book with ways to be kind to the Earth.

Lily and her mom are having a picnic. They hear lots of beautiful music. Where are the sounds coming from?

Bella and James are playing a rhyming game. When it's James' turn to rhyme words, he makes Bella laugh.

This poem titled, Play, is filled with fun actions. Kids can read the poem, then try to spot the action verbs. They can also search for rhyming words.

Mom can't find her keys anywhere! Together, she and Lily search the kitchen for the missing keys. Will they be able to find them? Reading comprehension questions, vocabulary from the story, and a writing activity are included with this worksheet.

Abraham Lincoln is featured in this reading passage.

James and Bella want to play catch outside, but they can't find their ball! Will their dog, Penny, help them out, or does Penny have a different game in mind? This reading activity includes a writing exercise, vocabulary matching from the story, and comprehension questions.

This biographical article teaches students about the life of George Washington.

Jordan can't remember where he set down his bowl of ice cream! He and Ava better hurry up and find it before it all melts! Reading activity includes comprehension questions. An answer key is included.

When Brandon wants to introduce Nick to his "kitty," Nick is expecting to meet Brandon's pet! Who he meets at the end of the story is definitely a surprise!

James and Bella are guessing what Mom is making for a tasty snack. Can they put the clues together and figure out what it is?

Write the name of your favorite Dr. Seuss book on the line. Then tell why you like it. Draw a picture of the book's cover.