💖 Valentine’s Day Tricky Word Practice | 1st Grade CKLA Skills Unit 1 💖

Print & Go Color by Code – February & Valentine’s Day Theme

Make February literacy practice engaging, seasonal, and stress-free with these 1st Grade CKLA Skills Unit 1 tricky word color-by-code worksheets! Perfect for Valentine’s Day literacy centers, February morning work, early finishers, or independent practice, this print-and-go resource helps first graders master CKLA tricky words while strengthening fine motor skills.

Students will read and identify 1st grade CKLA tricky words from Unit 1, then color by code to reveal adorable Valentine’s Day–themed pictures. This hands-on activity makes sight word practice fun, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate for first grade learners.

❤️ Valentine-Themed Pictures Include:

• Hearts
  
• Love Bugs
  
• Candy
  
• Sweet Treats
  
• Cupid-Inspired Designs
  
• Flowers
  

✨ What’s Included

✔️ 1st Grade CKLA Skills Unit 1 tricky word practice
✔️ February & Valentine’s Day color-by-code worksheets
✔️ Clear, student-friendly directions for independent work
✔️ Black-and-white, ink-saving pages
✔️ Print & go – no prep required

📚 Skills Covered

• CKLA tricky words (Unit 1)
  
• Sight word recognition
  
• Reading accuracy and fluency
  
• Fine motor skill development
  
• Independent work habits
  

🧑‍🏫 Perfect For

• 1st Grade CKLA Skills curriculum
  
• Valentine’s Day literacy centers
  
• February morning work
  
• Early finishers
  
• Homework packets
  
• Sub plans
  
• Independent literacy practice
  

💕 Why Teachers Love It

This Valentine’s Day sight word activity for first grade combines CKLA-aligned tricky word practice, seasonal engagement, and low-prep convenience—making it an easy win during the busy month of February!