1st Grade Reading and Literature Activities

Bartholomew and the Oobleck

Dr. Seuss's Bartholomew and The Oobleck is a wonderful look at the perils of getting what you think you want, a great…

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Literature

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Reading and Literature

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Employ a printable reading activity for Valentine's Day that helps build skills in understanding homophones.

Homonym Hearts

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Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Spelling

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Anywhere Farm Teaching Tips

These teaching tips for Phyllis Root's book Anywhere Farm from Candlewick Press features a series of activities designed…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Environmental Science

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Explore Elephants of All Kinds

Try a printable science activity that focuses on elephantine facts.

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Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Mammals

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Employ a printable reading activity that helps build phonics skills.

Find the Hidden Eggs

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Spelling

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Students create a book about themselves after reading the children's classic book, The Story of Ferdinand. The students'…

Be True to Yourself Book

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Children's Book

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Holler Loudly First Grade Classroom Guide

Designed for first grade, this classroom guide for Holler Loudly by Cynthia Leitich Smith offers a variety of activities…

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Reading and Literature

Folk Tales

Children's Book

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Gun Safety—What Would You Do?

Students answer what they would do if they found a gun. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety and…

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The Gorp's Gift: Gun Safety Resources for Teachers

Creative Writing

Books

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Put Gorp's Story in Order

Put Gorp's story back in order. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety and accident prevention.

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The Gorp's Gift: Gun Safety Resources for Teachers

Books

Literature

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How to Track a Truck Activity Kit

Use this activity kit to integrate the picture-book How to Track a Truck into reading and activities. The activity kit…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of the Missing Goop Teaching Guide

This teaching guide for Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of the Missing Goop includes discussion questions, projects,…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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The Two and Only Kelly Twins Teaching Guide

The curriculum activities in this comprehensive teacher's guide to The Two and Only Kelly Twins include Common…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Language Arts and Writing

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Double or Nothing with The Two and Only Kelly Twins

The curriculum activities in this comprehensive teacher's guide to Double or Nothing with The Two and Only Kelly Twins…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Language Arts and Writing

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Green Pants Coloring Sheet

This coloring sheet for Green Pants from Candlewick Press lets your students draw themselves on the dance floor with the…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Social and Emotional Development

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Candlewick's Read to Us! Story-Hour Kit V

Boost children's creativity and enthusiasm for reading with the hands-on activities and worksheets in this printable…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Aloud

Early Reading

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This puppet play is about four snow kids who want to see more of the world.

The Snow Kids

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Reading and Literature

Reading Aloud

Drama and Performing Arts

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Storytelling and Astronomy

Using storytelling as a tool for learning astronomy.

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Reading and Literature

Storytelling

Space and Astronomy

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Students write their own story about Curious George.

Monkey Business

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Fantasy Fiction

Animals (Zoology)

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First Grade Back-to-School Activity Guide Slideshow

Find back to school arts & crafts activities, supply check lists, grammar worksheets, counting and number practice, and…

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Reading

Reading and Literature

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Library Activities Printables Slideshow

Students will learn how to navigate the different areas of the library, read encyclopedias and dictionaries, and use…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Library Resources

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Vocabulary Builders Printables Slideshow (Grades K-1)

Inside this slideshow, you'll find activities and worksheets to help your students improve their vocabularies. All of…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Vocabulary

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Phonics: Consonant Printables Slideshow

You'll see many worksheets and activities inside this slideshows, including fill-in-the-blanks, mazes, and puzzles to…

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Reading and Literature

Phonics

Language Arts and Writing

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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Birds Teacher's Guide

Advance students' understanding of ornithology with the resources in this teacher's guide for Birds. First, discuss what…

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Library Resources

Literature

Nonfiction Literature

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