1st Grade Literature Resources
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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…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar -
BOOK GUIDES
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Use Ezra Jack Keats's book Whistle for Willie to enhance children's reading…Subjects:Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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WORKSHEETS
My Friend Writing Printable
Use this guide to help students write a descriptive paragraph about a friend.…Subjects:Teaching Otis by Loren LongLanguage Arts and WritingCreative Writing -
ACTIVITIES
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Making Inferences, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Use a lesson that is designed to expand primary students' skill of making…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators -
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Story Map Graphic Organizer
Using a story map helps children to identify key elements in a story such as…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage 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…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
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WORKSHEETS
Taking Care of My Pet
Try a printable science activity that focuses on pet care.Subjects:Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish StoryBooksLiterature -
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WORKSHEETS
Not a Box Classroom Activity Kit
Use the crafts activity, matching activity, colouring page, and other worksheets…Subjects:LiteratureVisual ArtsReading and Literature -
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DAILY WARM-UPS
Health Reading Warm-Up: Germs
This printable reading warm-up includes a nonfiction passage about germs and…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingIllness and DiseasesDealing with Germs in the Classroom -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Top 5 Dr. Seuss Day Activities
Dr. Seuss Day is March 2! Get printable worksheets, lesson ideas, and classroom…Subjects:Children's BookLiteratureReading and Literature -
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Children's Books About Disabilities
This extensive list details books for both children and adults that deal with…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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DAILY WARM-UPS
The Wright Brothers Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAviation & FlightAmerican History/U.S. History -
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DAILY WARM-UPS
Reading Warm-Up 149 for Gr. 1 & 2: Fantasy
Students read a passage of fantasy fiction and answer comprehension questions in…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionFantasy FictionReading -
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WORKSHEETS
Where's Waldo Activity Kit II
This Where's Waldo activity kit includes a reproducible colouring page, a…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book Characters -
ACTIVITIES
The Little Engine That Could
Use this activity kit to extend your class reading of The Little Engine That…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
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WORKSHEETS
Pets: What Will Happen Next?
Strengthen students' understanding of cause and effect by asking them to figure…Subjects:Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish StoryAnimals (Zoology)Books -
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WORKSHEETS
Dora the Explorer: Weather Activity (English)
Use this fun activity with your students with your students with a character…Subjects:LiteratureWeatherVisual Arts -
ACTIVITIES
The Story of Ferdinand Activities
Students will love reading The Story of Ferdinand, the tale of a bull who…Subjects:Fantasy FictionFictionLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities
In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
ACTIVITIES
Mr. Men & Little Miss Books
Explore teaching activities to be used with Mr. Men & Little Miss Books by Roger…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
The Keeping Quilt
The Keeping Quilt is a multi-generational story that follows a beloved quilt…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiteratureCulture and Diversity -
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GAMES AND APPS
Crazy Hair Day Hairdo Activities
Create crazy hairdos for Stanley Birdbaum and his classmates with fun extension…Subjects:Visual ArtsArt, Music and DramaArts and Crafts -
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MAPS
Dora the Explorer Map (English)
Young children will develop their mapping skills as they help Dora find her way…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingGeographyVisual Arts
