1st Grade

WORKSHEETS

Logical Reasoning (Gr. 1): Word Problems

Students use logical reasoning to solve word problems.

TEACHING RESOURCE

Students' Contributions to the Rules

Brainstorm classroom rules with your students at the first of the year so your students know what is expected of them…

TEACHING RESOURCE

Generating Hypotheses and Predictions

Teach your students to generate hypotheses, or make educated guesses, before and after classroom instruction.

CLASSROOM TOOLS

Bulletin Boards: Themes and Tips

Included in this article are plenty of creative tips for decorating bulletin boards for your elementary or secondary…

TEACHING RESOURCE

Standards for Good Teaching

Learn the ten basic standards for good teaching and how you can be a successful, effective teacher.

ACTIVITIES

Activities for African Folk Tales

Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great lesson plan to use during…

WORKSHEETS

Family Roles: Who Am I?

In this activity, students identify their role in their family.

WORKSHEETS

Healthy Vegetables and Fruits Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters in this printable to spell a fruit or vegetable: broccoli, plums, green beans, oranges, bananas,…

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Aspects of Personal Safety

This handout aligns with Security Is... lesson plan.

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Writing Conferences

The writing conference is a one-on-one strategy, that takes place between the student writer and the teacher.

CLASSROOM TOOLS

Student Library Passes

These customizable library passes are ideal for the safe and simple management of student movement to and from the…

EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Second Grade Summer Learning Guide: Get Ready for Back-to-School

This printable guide of fun and educational activities will help prepare your child over the summer for the second-grade…

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Geometric Shapes Investigation

Use this table as they explore geometric shapes, their sides, and their corners to enhance your geometry instruction.…

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Double Ten Frame

Use a printable sheet of two ten frames to help students with counting and addition. This printable is customizable.…

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Glows and Grows

LESSON PLANS

Wave Bottle

Students will create wave bottles and observe the motion and patterns of waves. This lesson is a great supplement to…

LESSON PLANS

How Big Is a Blue Whale?

Students will practice their predicting and measuring skills by comparing the size of a blue whale to various objects.

LESSON PLANS

The Sunflower

Students learn about a sunflower and other plants through observation, estimation, and counting.

WORKSHEETS

Geography Reading Warm-Up: The Ocean

Teach students about geography while improving their reading comprehension skills. This printable reading warm-up…

TEACHING RESOURCE

Parent-Teacher Communication Advice from Veteran Teachers

Communication with parents is an essential part of teaching. Here is a list of helpful suggestions from experienced…

TEACHING RESOURCE

Parent/Teacher Relations

Handy suggestions for creating and maintaining positive parent/teacher relationships.