Free Printable 1st Grade Worksheets
Everything your first grader needs, completely free. These printable PDFs for ages 6–7 cover math, reading, spelling, and handwriting — each one mapped to the Common Core standard it teaches, and ready to print straight from your browser.
✓ 100% free · ✓ No signup · ✓ Instant PDF · ✓ Answer keys included · ✓ CCSS-aligned
Math
Addition Within 20
Addition facts with answer keys, ten-frames, and missing addends
Subtraction Within 20
Subtraction with answer keys, ten-frames, and missing numbers
Number Line
Count on and back to add and subtract on a 0–20 number line
Place Value: Tens & Ones
Base-ten blocks, tens and ones, 10 more/less, and comparing
Telling Time
Read clocks or draw the hands to the hour and half-hour
2-D & 3-D Shapes
Name shapes, count sides, and sort 2-D vs 3-D
Halves & Fourths
Equal shares — identify, color, and judge fractions
Hundreds Chart
Count to 120 and spot number patterns
Reading & Writing
Sight Words
Printable list of the 41 Dolch words + Fry, plus flash cards & practice
Phonics
sh / ch / th digraphs, short-vowel CVC words, and silent-e
Spelling
CVC, silent-e, digraphs & sight words — write 3x, missing letter, unscramble
Reading Comprehension
Short fiction & informational passages with key-detail questions
Writing Prompts
Opinion, informative & narrative prompts on primary-ruled lines
Handwriting Worksheets
Tracing, print & cursive practice — pick a style and print
Tracing Letters
Alphabet tracing to reinforce correct letter formation
Flash Cards
Sight-word and math-fact flash cards
Reading Log
Track books read at home with this printable log
What 1st Graders Are Learning
Phonics & Reading
First grade is when most children truly learn to read. Students master short vowel sounds, consonant blends (like "bl," "cr," and "st"), and common digraphs like "sh," "ch," and "th." They build a bank of high-frequency sight words drawn from the Dolch and Fry lists, working toward automatic recognition of the most common words in print. By year's end, most 1st graders can read simple books independently and begin to understand what they read.
Math
First grade math builds the number sense that supports all future math learning. Students work intensively on addition and subtraction within 20, aiming for fluency with basic facts. They explore place value by grouping objects into tens and ones, compare two-digit numbers, and use tools like number lines and ten-frames to reason about quantity. Measurement, simple graphs, and geometry (identifying 2D and 3D shapes) round out the year.
Writing & Handwriting
In first grade, students move from copying letters to expressing ideas in writing. They practice forming all uppercase and lowercase letters correctly on primary three-line paper, write complete sentences with capital letters and end punctuation, and begin drafting short pieces. Spelling patterns — short vowels, blends, and word families — are introduced alongside daily handwriting practice that builds both skill and confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What worksheets should 1st graders practice?
First graders benefit most from worksheets that reinforce the foundational skills of the year: sight word recognition, phonics and short-vowel spelling, addition and subtraction within 20, place value (tens and ones), telling time to the hour and half-hour, and handwriting practice. A mix of reading, writing, and math worksheets keeps learning balanced and builds confidence across subjects.
What math does 1st grade cover?
First grade math focuses on addition and subtraction within 20, with students working toward fluency with basic facts. They also learn place value concepts (tens and ones), how to compare numbers, measure lengths with non-standard units, and tell time to the hour and half-hour. Number lines and ten-frames are common tools used to build number sense.
Are these 1st grade worksheets free?
Yes — every worksheet on Printable Polly is completely free. There is no signup, no account, and no paywall. Open any worksheet you need and print it directly from your browser. These are designed for both classroom teachers and parents supporting learning at home.
Are these worksheets aligned to Common Core?
Yes. Each first-grade worksheet is mapped to a specific Common Core State Standard — for example addition within 20 (1.OA.6), place value with tens and ones (1.NBT.2), telling time to the half-hour (1.MD.3), and reading grade-level irregularly spelled sight words (RF.1.3g). The aligned standard is printed right on the worksheet so teachers and parents know exactly what skill it targets.
Other Grade Levels
Looking for worksheets for a different grade? We have printable hubs for every elementary grade level.