Grade 1 EnglishLessons & Games for Kids Ages 6–7
A complete, game-based grade 1 english path for homeschool and after school (Year 2 english in the UK). 10 courses, from ABC Letters to My First Sentences, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 299+ practice questions
- Ages 6–7
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 1 English Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
ABC Letters
Hear a letter and find it on the keyboard.
English typing course · 33 questions · about 20 min
- Course 2
Short A Words
Cat, hat, map! Type words with the short a sound.
English typing course · 30 questions · about 15 min
- Course 3
Short E and I
Bed, hen, pig, six! Type short e and short i words.
English typing course · 32 questions · about 20 min
- Course 4
Short O and U
Dog, fox, sun, bus! Type short o and short u words.
English typing course · 32 questions · about 20 min
- Course 5
Sight Words
I, we, the, see… words to know by heart.
English typing course · 32 questions · about 20 min
- Course 6
Numbers and Colors
Type number words and color words.
English typing course · 26 questions · about 15 min
- Course 7
Animals and Family
Cow, duck, lion… and mom, dad and baby!
English typing course · 30 questions · about 15 min
- Course 8
Action Words
Run, jump, swim, sing! Type words that show doing.
English typing course · 30 questions · about 15 min
- Course 9
Describing Words
Big, small, hot, cold, happy, sad!
English typing course · 30 questions · about 15 min
- Course 10
My First Sentences
Hear a whole sentence and type it all!
English typing course · 24 questions · about 15 min
Skills
Grade 1 English Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- The Alphabet
- Short Vowel Sounds
- Word Knowledge
- Action and Describing Words
- Writing Sentences
Questions from parents
Grade 1 English: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 1 english?
SkillBloom's grade 1 english path has 10 courses: ABC Letters, Short A Words, Short E and I, Short O and U, Sight Words, Numbers and Colors, Animals and Family, Action Words, Describing Words and My First Sentences. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 1?
Grade 1 is usually for kids ages 6–7. In the UK that is Year 2, and in Australia it is Year 1. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 1 english free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 1 english courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 1 english homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 1st grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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