Juneteenth Color by Code 1st Grade Sight Words No Prep

Description

These Juneteenth color by code 1st grade sight words activities are perfect for celebrating Juneteenth while keeping reading skills strong. Students read each Dolch sight word and color the sections according to a color key — making practice feel like a fun coloring activity. Best of all, this resource requires zero prep. Just print and go!

This pack includes 8 full-color, print-ready coloring pages. Each page features a Juneteenth-themed image. Themes include a raised fist, a dove of freedom, hearts, balloons, flowers, and the word “Juneteenth” spelled out in large letters. Each page targets a different set of first grade Dolch sight words so students practice a wide range of vocabulary. Sight words covered include: of, his, had, her, him, some, as, then, could, were, when, them, an, ask, just, from, over, any, how, put, know, take, every, old, by, after, think, let, going, again, may, walk, once, open, stop, give, fly, round, has, live, thank.

These pages also work great for morning work, early finishers, literacy centers, or sub plans. Because students direct their own work, they practice independently without extra instruction. In addition, the Juneteenth theme gives you a natural opportunity to honor Black history and culture in a meaningful, age-appropriate way.

Each page includes a color key at the bottom right. Answer keys come with every page, plus two printing formats — full page and half page for easy paper saving. Whether you use these during Juneteenth week in June or as a June literacy center, these Juneteenth color by code 1st grade sight words pages deliver real reading practice wrapped in a celebration students will love.