English Teaching Resources for Year 1
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Orthographic Mapping Template and Word Cards
Practise mapping out words using an orthographic mapping template and word cards
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Pop Phonemes - Segmenting Short Vowel Words
Review phoneme segmentation by popping each phoneme using these task cards.
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Stomp the Sounds - Phoneme Segmentation Activity
Stomp the sounds in words with this multi-sensory phoneme segmentation activity.
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Phoneme Segmentation Activity - Hopping on Lily Pads
Jump the lilypads to practise segmenting 2, 3 and 4 phoneme words.
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SPLAT! Phoneme Segmentation Game
Practise segmenting one-syllable words into their phonemes with this fun game!
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Phoneme Segmenting Activity – Feed the Elephant
Practise segmenting 2, 3 and 4 phoneme words verbally by feeding the elephant a peanut per phoneme.
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My Word of the Day Mat
A fun worksheet to use in the classroom when building vocabulary.
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Mother's Day Writing - Letter Template
Write letters to the special women in your students' lives with a printable Mother's Day letter template.
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Dictionary Skills - Guide Words Sorting Mats
Practise using guide words to help find words in a dictionary with this popcorn-themed sorting activity.
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Ice Cream Word Chains - Interactive Activity
Drag and drop the ice cream scoops to make CVCC and CCVC word chains with this engaging digital activity.
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April Fools' Day Word Scramble
Have a bit of word-friendly fun with an April Fools’ Day Word Scramble worksheet.
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April Fools' Day Secret Message Worksheets
Have some fun unlocking two April Fools' Day secret messages using symbols!
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Tricky Word Flashcards and Practice Mat
Practise identifying the tricky parts in high-frequency words with this practice work mat and accompanying tricky word cards.
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English Term Tracker (Australian Curriculum) - Year 1
An English term tracker using the Australian Curriculum Year 1 content descriptors and codes.
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Feelings Synonym Flashcards
Give your students the words and synonyms they need to express emotions and enhance their writing.
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Synonym Poster Pack - Emotions Chart Display
Blend social-emotional learning and vocabulary building activities with a set of 15 emotional synonyms anchor charts.
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ARMS and COPS - Editing Posters and Checklists (Portrait)
Encourage your students to proofread and edit their writing using the C.O.P.S. and A.R.M.S acronyms with a pair of printable writing posters.
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Puddle Jump Active Verb Game
Hop into your next verb lesson with a fun Puddle Jump Active Verb Game.
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Which Phoneme Is Missing? Interactive Activity
Create word chains using CVC words with this engaging drag-and-drop phonics activity.
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English Assessment Tracker Set - Australian Curriculum- Foundation to Year 6
A 47 page set of assessment trackers using the Australian Curriculum codes to monitor student progress in English.
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CVCC and CCVC Word Chain Ladders - Worksheets
Build word chains with CVCC and CCVC words using this set of printable phonics worksheets.
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Whole Class English Assessment Tracker (Australian Curriculum)
A whole class assessment tool using the Australian Curriculum (version 8.4 and version 9.0) codes to track and monitor student progress across English.
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That's Odd! - Decodable Reader (Level 4)
Develop confident, successful readers with this phonics-based, printable decodable book.
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Stacks of Pets - Decodable Reader (Level 4)
Develop confident, successful readers with this phonics-based, printable decodable book.
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Nanna and Pop's Cabin - Decodable Reader (Level 3)
Develop confident, successful readers with this phonics-based, printable decodable book.
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Build-a-Crab - Report Writing Template
Research, write and create a crab report with a printable crab-themed animal report template.
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Vowel Sorting Activity - Short and Long Vowels
Supplement your phonics lessons with an apple-themed vowel sound sorting activity.
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OI Graphemes - SCOOT! Task Cards
Explore words containing graphemes that make the diphthong ‘oi’ with this active classroom game that will get your students moving!
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Earth Day Craft and Write
Create a fabulous Earth Day display with a printable Earth Day craft activity.
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Descriptive Adjectives SCOOT! Game
Build vocabulary and grammar skills with a game of Adjective SCOOT!
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Playdough Task Cards -Back to School Team Building
Use this set of Playdough challenge cards to foster team building in your classroom.
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Headbands Game - Team Building Activity
Play a game of school related celebrity heads to develop teamwork and collaboration skills.