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.
Friendship
Nature
SEL
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Family
SEL
CCVC
CCVCC
CCCVCC
CCCVC
Adventure
SEL
Minecraft
Silent-e
Family
Inclusion
SEL
CCVC
CCVCC
CCCVCC
CCCVC
Animals
SEL
Friendship
V
CV
CCV
Family
SEL
CCVC
CCVCC
CCCVCC
CCCVC
Animals
Friendship
SEL
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Adventure
SEL
Minecraft
CCVC
CCVCC
CCCVCC
CCCVC
Girls
SEL
CCVC
CCVCC
CCCVCC
CCCVC
Animals
SEL
Inclusion
Silent-e
Fantasy
Animals
SEL
Silent-e
SEL
Family
CCVC
CCVCC
CCCVCC
CCCVC
Family
Inclusion
SEL
Silent-e
SEL
Fantasy
CCVC
CCVCC
CCCVCC
CCCVC
Inclusion
Friendship
SEL
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Family
Humor
SEL
VCC
CVCC
SEL
Friendship
Family
Silent-e
Animals
Friendship
SEL
CCVC
CCVCC
CCCVCC
CCCVC
Animals
Friendship
SEL
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Nature
SEL
Family
Silent-e