1st Grade Decodable Readers – Print and Digital - UFLI Scope and Sequence

Looking for a Science of Reading-aligned resource that makes building foundational skills easy and engaging? These UFLI 1st Grade Decodable Readers are the perfect fit for classroom teachers, homeschool parents, and intervention specialists! With 67 carefully crafted decodable readers that follow the UFLI Scope and Sequence, you’ll have everything you need to support young readers in mastering new and review phonics skills.

Each reader is available in both full-color and black-and-white versions for easy printing, and you'll also gain access to our Digital Decodable Readers—perfect for any device with internet access. Students can use the clickable PDF digital bookcase to explore each title independently or with the guidance of their teacher.

What's Included:

•67 Printable Decodable Readers (Color and B/W versions)

•67 Digital Decodable Readers (Access via clickable PDFs; internet required)

•Aligned to 1st Grade Common Core Foundational Skills Standards

•Supports UFLI Scope and Sequence

•Covers both current and previously taught phonics skills

Decodable Readers:

Skill 35 The Clam (previous + short a CCVC/Blends) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 36 The Pond (previous + short i CCVC/Blends) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 37 The Lost Frog (previous + short o CCVC/Blends) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 39 The Pug (previous + short u CCVC/Blends) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 40 Deb's Hen (previous + short e CCVC/Blends) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 41 Quin's Trip (previous + short vowels all) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 42 The Hills (previous + FLSZ Rule) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 43 The Doll (previous + -all, -oll, -ull) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 44 Nick and Jack (previous + -ck digraph) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 45 The Pet Shop (previous + sh digraph) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 46 The Hat Shop (previous + th digraph voiced) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 47 The Path (previous + th digraph unvoiced) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 48 Time for Lunch (previous + ch digraph) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 49 The Shell (previous + digraph review) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 50 Phil and Whit (previous + -ph, -wh) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 51 The Swing (previous + -ng glued sound) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 52 The Fish Tank (previous + -nk glued sound) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 53 Splash! (previous + CCCVC) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 54 The Lake (previous + Long a Silent E) -also in Kindergarten set

Skill 55 The Bike Ride (previous + Long i Silent E) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 56 The Grove (previous + Long o Silent E) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 57 Best Pals (previous + Long a, i, o Silent E review) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 58 The Tune (previous + Long u Silent E) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 59 The Cave (previous + Silent E review all) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 60 Grace's Place (previous + Soft C)

Skill 61 The Missing Rat (previous + Soft G)

Skill 62 The Snowy Day (previous + VCe/Exceptions)

Skill 63 The Foxes (previous + -ES Plurals) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 64 Late for School (previous + -ED Ending) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 65 The Camping Trip (previous + -ING Ending) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 66 Jo and Blake (previous + closed/open syllables) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 67a The Pigpen Mess (previous + compound words) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 67b The Cabin (previous + closed/closed syllables) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 68 The Bakery (previous + open/closed syllables) - also in Kindergarten set

Skill 69 Mitch's Pet Dog (previous + -tch)

Skill 70 The Cop (previous + -dge)

Skill 72 The Old Map (previous + Long VCC)

Skill 73 The Fly (previous + Y as Long I)

Skill 74 Ruby and Penny (previous + Y as Long E)

Skill 75 The Picnic (previous + -le)

Skill 76 Lily and the Pony (previous + Ending Patterns Review)

Skill 77 The Park (previous + -ar r-controlled vowels)

Skill 78 A Trip to the Store (previous + -or, -ore r-controlled vowels)

Skill 80 The Hike (previous + -er r-controlled vowels)

Skill 81 The Little Bird (previous + -ir, -ur r-controlled vowels)

Skill 82 Jen's Trip (previous + -er, -ir, -ur, w+or r-controlled vowels)

Skill 83 The Pumpkin Farm (previous + r-controlled vowels review)

Skill 84 Gail's Playdate (previous + Long A ai, ay)

Skill 85 The Beach (previous + Long E ee, ea, ey)

Skill 86 The Boat Ride (previous + Long O oa, ow, oe)

Skill 87 The Kite (previous + Long I ie, igh)

Skill 89 The New Friend (previous + oo, u /oo/)

Skill 90 The Carnival (previous + oo /long u/)

Skill 91 TheCruise (previous + Long U ew, UI, ue)

Skill 93 The Baseball Game (previous + au, aw, augh)

Skill 94 The Breakfast Surprise (previous + ea (short e) a (short o)

Skill 95 The Birthday Party (previous + oi, oy diphthongs)

Skill 96 The Petting Zoo (previous + ou, ow diphthongs)

Skill 98 The Treehouse (previous + kn, wr, mb digraphs)

Skill 99 The Lemonade Stand (previous + -s, -es suffixes)

Skill 100 The Race (previous + -er, -est suffixes)

Skill 101 The Flower Surprise (previous + -ly suffix)

Skill 103 The Snowman (previous + un- prefix)

Skill 107 The Backyard Campout (previous + -ed, -ing doubling rule)

Skill 108 The Apple Orchard (previous + -er, -est doubling rule)

Skill 109 The Jungle Safari (previous + drop -e rule)

Skill 110 The Talent Show (previous + -y t o i rule)

Ways to Use This Resource:

•Whole-group phonics lessons

•Small group guided reading

•Literacy centers and independent practice

•At-home reading assignments

•Intervention and special education support

Why You'll Love It:

•Low-prep: Just print or open the digital version—no extra work needed!

•Flexible: Perfect for differentiation across various reading levels.

•Engaging: Students love having their "own" books to read and re-read!

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This set makes it easy to bring decodable practice into your classroom or homeschool in a way that’s organized, accessible, and aligned with the Science of Reading best practices. Whether you prefer print or digital formats—or a mix of both—you'll have everything you need at your fingertips!

Other UFLI products: I have a variety of UFLI resources, including Decodable Readers, Decodable Passages, Digital Readers, and Small Group Activities. Here is a Comparison Chart of what is included in those products.

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