Best SEL Books for 1st Graders

Explore SEL decodable readers for 1st graders (ages 5-6). These phonics-based stories feature social-emotional learning and self-awareness. Practice VC, CVC, CVCC, CCVC, silent e, and consonant digraphs with engaging picture books. Available as free PDF downloads, printables, and audiobooks. Perfect for building reading confidence through themed adventures.
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Animals SEL Family <ch>
The Butterfly Garden
Friendship Nature SEL <nk>
Can You Help?
Family SEL CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
The Best Tube
Fantasy SEL Silent-e
A Mess!
Family SEL VCC CVCC
A Shed for Ned
Adventure SEL Minecraft Silent-e
All of Us
Family Inclusion SEL CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
Allie's Haircut
Family Humor SEL <sh>
Best Pals
Friendship SEL juyv
Bird in a Cage
Animals Family SEL <th>
First?
Animals SEL Friendship V CV CCV
I Can Do it All
Family SEL CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
I Love My Mom
Family SEL Silent-e
I Think I Can Help!
Animals Friendship SEL <nk>
In the Pit
Adventure SEL Minecraft CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
Mel Can Help
SEL Adventure <ng>
My Hair
Girls SEL CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
Nakita Can Help!
Animals SEL Inclusion Silent-e
Spencer Can Advance!
SEL Sports Family <th>
The Flame
Fantasy Animals SEL Silent-e
The Monster
SEL Family CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
We All Help
Family Inclusion SEL Silent-e
Pencil Box
SEL Fantasy CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
This is the Way
Inclusion Friendship SEL <th>
In My Life
Family SEL Silent-e
Min Wants Help
Family Humor SEL VCC CVCC
Tears
Family SEL V CV CCV
Fast
SEL Humor VCC CVCC
Save It
SEL Friendship Family Silent-e
Flip, Flop!
Animals Friendship SEL CCVC CCVCC CCCVCC CCCVC
The Dump
Friendship SEL juyv
Dogs and Cats
Animals Friendship SEL <ng>
Save Our Sea
Nature SEL Family Silent-e
The Good Lamp
SEL Silent-e
Tire Trouble
Adventure SEL Silent-e

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