Free SEL Books for 1st Graders

We believe every child deserves free access to quality reading materials that nurture a lifelong love of learning. Discover free SEL books for 1st graders ages 5-6. Our free children’s books feature emotions, empathy, and self-awareness perfect for beginning readers. Download free story books PDF or read childrens books online free.

Free Decodable Reader with nk Blend | The Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden

Diya is shy and loves butterflies, but she’s nervous about talking in class. When her school visits the park, something magical happens—her passion for butterflies gives her the courage to speak up! Will Diya discover that sharing what she loves can help her make new friends and find her voice?

Friendship Nature SEL <nk>

Free Fantasy Decodable Reader with Silent e | The Best Tube

The Best Tube

Lila is an artist who loves painting with her watercolours. In her workshop, she creates magical scenes with swaying trees, cloud people floating in the sky, tiny sprites living in flowers, and all sorts of wonderful animals. But there’s one tube of paint that hasn’t been used yet - the yellow tube. It’s worried about getting squashed and squeezed like all the others. Will yellow find the courage to become part of Lila’s art?

Fantasy SEL Silent-e

Free Family Decodable Reader with Final Blends | A Mess!

A Mess!

When mum and dad ask them to clean the house after school, the kids discover an enormous mess waiting for them! Dirty dishes pile up in the kitchen, dust bunnies hide under the couch, and their rooms look like a tornado hit them. Can they work together to tackle all their chores and restore order to their home?

Family SEL VCC CVCC

Free Decodable Reader with sh Digraph | Allie's Haircut

Allie's Haircut

Allie finds a picture of her mum with short hair and decides to give herself a haircut to look pretty too. But oh no—the scissors don’t cooperate, and Allie’s new look is a disaster! Will Allie find a way to fix her hair? Find out what wild things she tries and how her mum helps her see herself in a whole new way.

Family Humor SEL <sh>

Free Friendship Decodable Reader with Short u | Best Pals

Best Pals

What makes a best pal so special? Discover the magic of true friendship! Best pals share everything, cheer each other on, and stand by you through tough times. They make life feel amazing, even when things get hard. But what happens when best pals have a disagreement? Join this heartwarming story to learn what real friendship means.

Friendship SEL juyv

Free Decodable Reader with Open Syllables | First?

First?

Rabbit is starting school and really wants to be first at something! He tries to be first to class, but Bee beats him there. He trains hard for sports, but Turtle crosses the finish line first. He rushes through art, writing, and maths, but there’s always someone faster. Poor Rabbit just can’t seem to win! Will he ever find something special to be first at? What hidden talent might Rabbit discover about himself?

Animals SEL Friendship V CV CCV

Free Family Decodable Reader with Silent e | I Love My Mom

I Love My Mom

Follow a child as they discover all the amazing things their mom teaches them—from cooking and gardening to riding a bike. What special skills will you learn from the people you love? Find out how a child’s mom shows love through teaching in this heartwarming story.

Family SEL Silent-e

Free SEL Decodable Reader with ng Words | Mel Can Help

Mel Can Help

When a terrible flood hits Mel’s town, she gets separated from her parents and ends up at a school turned into an emergency shelter. Feeling scared and alone, Mel meets a kind doctor named Jen who is busy helping injured people. But Mel doesn’t want to just sit and wait—she wants to help too! Can one young girl really make a difference during such a big disaster?

SEL Adventure <ng>

Free Decodable Reader with CCVC Patterns | My Hair

My Hair

Meet a girl who absolutely loves her long, flowing hair! From keeping cool in summer to staying warm in winter, her hair is always part of the adventure. She decorates it with leaves and flowers, stores her art pens in it, and styles it in wild ways for dress-up days. Her mum even says it looks like a bird’s nest! What creative things would YOU do with your hair if it could be anything you imagined?

Girls SEL CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC

Free Decodable Reader with nk Blend | I Think I Can Help!

I Think I Can Help!

A friendly bird has just moved to a new neighborhood, but he doesn’t know anyone yet. He notices that the other animals all seem to have problems they can’t solve on their own. The rhino has pesky flies, the crocodile has a sore tooth, and the giraffe has something stuck behind his ear! The helpful bird has an idea - maybe he can lend a wing. Will his kindness help him make the friends he’s hoping for?

Animals Friendship SEL <nk>

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