1st Grade Phonics Curriculum
This phonics curriculum was created by a homeschool family, for homeschool families.
It provides a simple, step-by-step approach to help children build strong reading foundations with confidence. Meant for children between the ages of 5-7 years old, but varies by skill level.
Preview of Unit 1
This section provides a preview of Unit 1 from our phonics curriculum, including the teaching slides, full lesson plan, and printable worksheets. It’s designed to give you a clear understanding of how lessons are structured and how children build reading confidence step-by-step.
The complete curriculum includes 9 full units (a full year of instruction) and is available for free download below. As a veteran-owned, homeschool family–built academy, our mission is to make high-quality learning materials accessible, practical, and easy to use at home.
Unit 1 – Letter Sounds & Blending Slides
Unit 1 – Letter Sounds and Blending Curriculum
Unit 1 – Letter Sounds & Blending Printable Pack
Download the complete 1st Grade Phonics Curriculum (All 9 Units)
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What’s Included
- Structured phonics lessons
- Printable worksheets
- Reading practice activities
- Simple daily lesson flow
- Designed for independent homeschool use
How to Download & Open Your Curriculum
- Click the green “Download Full Curriculum (Free)” button above
- The file will download to your computer (usually in your Downloads folder)
- Locate the downloaded file — it will be a .zip file
- Right-click the file and select “Extract All” (or “Unzip”)
- Choose where you want to save the files, then click Extract
- Open the new folder to access all curriculum materials (PDFs, slides, and printables)
Don’t worry — this is completely safe and just helps keep all the files organized in one place.
Why Families Choose Cozy Nest Academy
✔ Created by a real homeschool family
✔ Simple and easy to follow
✔ No fluff — just effective learning
✔ Safe, parent-focused approach
✔ 100% free to use and download
✔ Works on Windows, Mac, and most phones/tablets
Want a more interactive way to practice?
Try our free learning games to reinforce phonics skills in a fun, simple way.