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Here you’ll find all our posts and helpful links related to first grade resources, teaching tools, activities, and classroom ideas. Whether you’re looking for phonics practice, math centers, classroom management tips, or seasonal fun, we’ve gathered everything in one easy place to support your first graders all year long!

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  • First Grade Emergency Sub Plans That Actually Teach – Year Round Substitute Plans

    The Day I Stopped Writing Emergency Sub Plans at 5:30 in the Morning Have you ever noticed that emergencies never happen at convenient times? They seem to show up when your child wakes up with a fever. They happen the day you wake up with a migraine. Sometimes life simply throws you something unexpected and…

  • 1st and 2nd Grade DIBELS Practice Slide Collection

    We’re excited to share that our 1st and 2nd Grade DIBELS® practice slide collection has officially expanded to include first and second grade resources! 1st and 2nd Grade DIBELS Practice Slides give teachers a no-prep option for reviewing DIBELS subtests in 5-10 minutes a day. Use for whole group or small group review. Perfect for…

  • Kindergarten DIBELS Practice Slides: Sprial Review for DIBELS 8 MOY practice

    New Kindergarten DIBELS practice slides: Daily Spiral Review Slides: Kindergarten DIBELS practice slides: Simple Practice That Builds Confidence January is a big month in Kindergarten literacy. Students have learned so much since the beginning of the year, but many are still developing the automaticity and confidence they need to become strong readers. This is also…

  • 1st Grade Emergency Sub Plans

    How I Created Sub Plans That Run My 1st Grade Classroom Without Me As a first grade teacher, I know the stress of being out unexpectedly. Whether it’s waking up sick or needing a mental health day, there’s nothing like the panic of trying to throw together plans at 6:00 a.m. After too many “what…

  • First Week of First Grade Lesson Plans and Slides

    The first week of first grade is such a magical time—full of fresh starts, eager little learners, and the chance to build classroom community from day one. Whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran looking to refresh your first week 1st grade lesson plans, this post will give you a peek into how I…

  • Yearlong First Grade Phonics Curriclum

    Support your students with our Yearlong First Grade Phonics Curriculum aligned to the Science of Reading! This growing bundle of over 400 decodable activities is perfect for daily lessons, small groups, RTI, or Orton-Gillingham based instruction. Built on the principles of LETRS and structured literacy, each page reinforces key phonics skills with consistent, research-backed routines. ✅ What’s Included – 8 Units of…

  • Closed Syllable Rabbit Word Activities:

    Boost Phonics Skills for 1st and 2nd Grade. Our Closed Syllable Rabbit Word Activities are perfect for teaching and reinforcing closed syllables in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms.Are you looking to strengthen your students’ closed syllable skills? With a combination of hands-on activities and fluency practice, students will master this essential phonics concept in no…

  • Valentine’s Day Encode and Color by Code: CVC Words

    This Valentine’s Day Encode and Color by Code CVC Words activity combines phonics practice with a fun, hands-on approach that keeps students motivated while strengthening their decoding skills. Why Use Color by Code for Phonics? Encoding and decoding are essential skills for early readers. However, traditional worksheets can sometimes feel repetitive. By integrating color by…

  • 1st Grade Math Game: FREE NBT.5 Math Activity

    Making Math Sweet: Free Valentine’s Day Board Game for 1st Grade Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to bring some festive fun into your classroom or home than with a FREE 1st grade math game for February? Designed specifically for 1st-grade students, this engaging activity focuses on the NBT.5 standard…

  • Valentine 1st Grade Math Games

    Valentine 1st Grade Math Games

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