1st Grade Literature
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LESSON PLANS
Sequencing Lesson Plan for The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Present this Common Core-aligned lesson plan for the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar to help students practice story…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar -
WORKSHEETS
My Friend Writing Printable
Use this guide to help students write a descriptive paragraph about a friend. This printable works well as part of an…Subjects:Teaching Otis by Loren LongLanguage Arts and WritingCreative Writing -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Reading Warm-Up 149 for Gr. 1 & 2: Fantasy
Students read a passage of fantasy fiction and answer comprehension questions in this printable daily warm-up.Subjects:Reading ComprehensionFantasy FictionReading -
ACTIVITIES
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Taking Care of My Pet
Try a printable science activity that focuses on pet care.Subjects:Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish StoryBooksLiterature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Story Map Graphic Organizer
Using a story map helps children to identify key elements in a story such as characters or events. This printable is…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
Mr. Men & Little Miss Books
Explore teaching activities to be used with Mr. Men & Little Miss Books by Roger Hargreaves. These books cover basic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Design Your Dream Ice Cream Cone
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? In this printable, students use crayons or markers to design their dream ice…Subjects:Children's Book CharactersFoodChildren's Book -
LESSON PLANS
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe: Music and Children's Literature
Use children's literature to help teach music. Explore nursery rhymes with your students and make musical connections to…Subjects:LiteratureMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 1 -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Health Reading Warm-Up: Germs
This printable reading warm-up includes a nonfiction passage about germs and reading comprehension questions. Use this…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingIllness and DiseasesDealing with Germs in the Classroom -
LESSON PLANS
Making Inferences, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Use a lesson that is designed to expand primary students' skill of making inferences. The lesson uses the book, Why…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Summer Reading List -- Pre-K through Primary
This list of recommended summer reading for grades pre-K through primary is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Not a Box Classroom Activity Kit
Use the crafts activity, matching activity, colouring page, and other worksheets in this printable kit to host a Not a…Subjects:LiteratureVisual ArtsReading and Literature -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Children's Books About Disabilities
This extensive list details books for both children and adults that deal with disabilities. The books are sorted by…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Enhance reading abilities with an activity about Ezra Jack Keats's book The Snowy Day that enriches and expands…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
ACTIVITIES
Activities for Any Book
Enhance your students' reading of any book with activities designed to aid comprehension with a and spark their…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureStorytelling -
WORKSHEETS
Sidney Won't Swim Party Kit
Teach your students about water safety with the swimming safety tips and fun activities in this party pack for Sidney…Subjects:SafetyHealth and SafetyWater Safety -
WORKSHEETS
Backyardigans Finger Puppets
Encourage creativity outside the classroom with these printable finger puppets from The Backyardigans. Children will…Subjects:Drama and Performing ArtsArt, Music and DramaChildren's Book Characters -
WORKSHEETS
Make a Dinosaur
Try a printable science activity that focuses on learning about dinosaurs.Subjects:Library ResourcesSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
REFERENCE
The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Farm Animals Matching
Strengthen your students' visual skills with this farm animal matching activity. It's a fun early-learning printable…Subjects:Teaching Otis by Loren LongAnimals (Zoology)Books -
GAMES AND APPS
Crazy Hair Day Hairdo Activities
Create crazy hairdos for Stanley Birdbaum and his classmates with fun extension activities for Crazy Hair Day! These…Subjects:Visual ArtsArt, Music and DramaArts and Crafts -
WORKSHEETS
Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp Activity Kit
A word search, drawing and coloring sheets, and a fill-in-the-blank story activity will extend students' enjoyment of…Subjects:Creative WritingVisual ArtsWriting -
ACTIVITIES
The Story of Ferdinand Activities
Students will love reading The Story of Ferdinand, the tale of a bull who follows his heart to find happiness. This…Subjects:Fantasy FictionFictionLiterature