1st Grade repeated resources

Day 1

Parent Note
Day One is designed to feel like a full school day, but mastery isn’t the goal yet. Think of this day as an introduction. Your child is getting familiar with routines, exploring different subjects, and building confidence. It’s normal if counting to 120 feels long or if spelling ten words feels new. Celebrate effort over perfection. You’ll notice we revisit and layer these skills throughout the year, so today is about exposure and encouragement, not getting everything “right.”

Daily Prep

  • Materials Needed:

    • Subject notebooks or lined paper/story paper

    • Crayons, colored pencils, markers

    • Coloring page or blank paper (Art)

    • Dictionary (paper or online)

    • P.E. Log page (or blank notebook page)

    • Access to websites/videos:

      • Counting to 120 activity (Toy Theater 100s chart)

      • States of Matter video

      • Printable Citizenship coloring page

  • Time Expectation:
    Plan about 4–5 hours for the full day, with breaks built in. Adjust pacing to your child.

Reading & Literature

Objective: Encourage independent reading, build stamina, and reflect through multiple learning styles.

  • Guide your child to choose a book at their level.

  • Sit nearby to support word decoding but let them lead.

  • After reading, help them record their progress in the Reading Log.

  • Encourage them to complete one learning style activity—more if they want.

Parent Tip: If your child struggles to read for 30 minutes, break it into two 15-minute sessions.

Standards: CCSS RL.1.1, RF.1.4

Language Arts

Objective: Practice opinion writing and build vocabulary.

  • Support them in writing 2–3 sentences about their book.

  • Check spelling and punctuation lightly—don’t over-correct.

  • Review this week’s spelling words together (after, has, over, again, here, put, and, him, round, any). Guide them in looking up definitions and writing sentences.

  • At the end, ask for their Teach-Back: title, opinion, and a new word.

Parent Tip: Kids love bubble letters or colored words—this keeps spelling practice fun.

Standards: CCSS W.1.1, L.1.2, RF.1.3

Math

Objective: Practice counting to 120 by ones, fives, and tens; notice patterns.

  • Demonstrate each counting method before they try it.

  • Use clapping, stomping, or jumping to keep it active.

  • Guide them through the Toy Theater chart. Ask the reflection questions at the end.

Parent Tip: If your child tires, break counting into small “challenges” (count to 30, then pause).

Standards: CCSS 1.NBT.A.1

Social Studies

Objective: Understand what it means to be a citizen, with rights and responsibilities.

  • Read the citizenship passage aloud if needed.

    • What is a citizen?

      A citizen is a person who belongs to a community, a state, or a country. Citizens have both rights (things they are allowed to do) and responsibilities (things they are expected to do).

      Being a good citizen means:

      • Following rules and laws so everyone is safe and treated fairly
      • Being respectful and responsible at home, school, and in the community
      • Helping others when they need it

      Kids can be good citizens by:

      • Listening to teachers and parents
      • Playing fair and taking turns
      • Picking up trash at the park or playground
      • Helping a neighbor, like carrying groceries or shoveling snow
      • Being kind to classmates

  • Help your child write the three key vocabulary words and draw a small picture for each.

  • Reinforce with role-play: act out “being a good citizen.”

Parent Tip: Praise specific behaviors at home that connect to citizenship (sharing, helping, listening).

Standards: NCSS Theme: Civic Ideals and Practices

Science

Objective: Learn about solids, liquids, and gases.

  • Watch the video together. Pause if needed to explain.

  • Guide them in making the Solid–Liquid–Gas chart.

  • Do the hands-on kitchen experiment: ice, water, steam (or bubbles).

Parent Tip: If steam isn’t safe/possible, use a balloon for gas or click HERE for a visual.

Standards: NGSS 1-PS1-1

Art

Objective: Express creativity and choice through coloring or drawing.

  • Provide options: coloring book, printable, or blank paper.

  • Encourage them to share their artwork and story connection.

Parent Tip: Avoid correcting “staying in the lines.” Art is for expression, not perfection.

Standards: Aligned with National Core Arts Standards (Creating & Responding)

Physical Education

Objective: Move the body, track activity, and build healthy habits.

  • Model the stretches and exercises first.

  • Count reps together aloud.

  • Help record in the P.E. Log.

Parent Tip: Keep the pace lighthearted. Pretending to be superheroes adds motivation.

Standards: SHAPE America Standard 3 (demonstrates skills for fitness)

End-of-Day Teach-Back

Objective: Reinforce learning by teaching it back.

  • Prompt your child to “be the teacher” and share one thing from each subject.

  • Celebrate completion with a high-five, sticker, or clap ritual.

Parent Tip: Keep this short and joyful. Consistency makes Teach-Back the most powerful learning tool.

Next-Day Prep

  • Review today’s work and store in their portfolio/notebook, as needed.

  • For Day Two, you’ll need:

    • Paper, pencils, crayons

    • Scissors and glue for a sorting activity

Day 2

Daily Prep

  • Materials Needed:

    • Lined paper, story paper

    • Crayons, colored pencils, markers

    • Blocks, toys, or dolls (for sequence activity)

    • Coins, buttons, Legos, or snacks for math manipulatives

    • Printable math worksheet (or notebook)

    • Access to:

  • Time Expectation:
    About 4–5 hours total, including breaks. Adjust pacing as needed.

Reading & Literature

Objective: Build comprehension through sequence (beginning, middle, end).

  • Discuss the meaning of sequence before reading.

  • Support your child in identifying first, next, and last events in their book.

  • Encourage them to complete one or more learning style activities.

Parent Tip: If sequence is tricky, use a familiar story (Goldilocks, Little Red Hen) for practice.

Standards: CCSS RL.1.2, RL.1.3

Language Arts

Objective: Use sequence words in writing and practice spelling.

  • After reading, guide them to write 2–3 sentences using sequence words.

  • For spelling (after, has, over, again, here, put, and, him, round, any), help them circle vowels/consonants, clap syllables, or put words in ABC order.

  • Encourage the “silly sentence” challenge for fun.

Parent Tip: Sequence words are “glue words.” Post a list (First, Next, Then, Last, Finally) on the wall for quick reference.

Standards: CCSS W.1.3, L.1.2, RF.1.3

Math

Objective: Understand addition by connecting symbols (numbers) with real objects.

  • Demonstrate solving an addition problem on paper and with objects.

  • Encourage them to use a variety of manipulatives (snacks, toys, coins).

  • Ask them to explain how they know the answer is correct.

  • Worksheet Answers HERE

Parent Tip: Let them “eat the answer” with snack manipulatives—it makes practice motivating.

Standards: CCSS 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.C.6

Social Studies

Objective: Explore the balance of rights and responsibilities as citizens.

  • Watch the citizenship video together.

  • Pause to highlight “citizen, rights, responsibilities.”

  • Support their chosen activity (drawing, writing, role-play).

Parent Tip: Reinforce with real-life examples: “Your right is to learn at home, your responsibility is to try your best.”

Standards: NCSS Theme: Civic Ideals and Practices

Science

Objective: Observe and describe changes in matter.

  • Guide your child on a short “Matter Hunt” at home.

  • Help them identify solids, liquids, and gases that change.

  • Encourage them to explain changes using sequence words (“First…, then…, finally…”).

Parent Tip: A simple ice cube melting is the easiest live demo if time is short.

Discussion Starters:

  • Which change happens the fastest?
  • Which change takes a long time?
  • Does matter disappear, or just change?

Standards: NGSS 1-PS1-1

Arts

Objective: Explore rhythm and creativity through body percussion.

  • Demonstrate clap, stomp, snap, and pat.

  • Help them draw or label each sound.

  • Encourage them to write and perform their own pattern.

Parent Tip: Record their rhythm on your phone—it’s motivating to watch playback.

Standards: National Core Arts Standards (Performing & Creating)

Physical Education

Objective: Develop strength, balance, and healthy habits.

  • Model the warm-up stretches and exercises.

  • Guide them through balance challenge.

  • Remind them to record exercises in their P.E. Log.

Parent Tip: Make balance a game: see who can hold it the longest (parent vs. child).

Standards: SHAPE America Standard 1 (demonstrates competency in movement)

End-of-Day Teach-Back

Objective: Reinforce learning through active recall.

  • Prompt your child to “be the teacher” and share one thing from each subject.

  • Encourage sequence words in their explanations.

  • Celebrate completion with a clap ritual or sticker.

Parent Tip: Keep Teach-Back short and fun—this builds confidence without draining energy.

Next-Day Prep

  • Review today’s work and store in the portfolio.

  • For Day Three, you’ll need:

    • Lined paper, crayons, and markers

Day 3

Daily Prep

  • Materials Needed:

    • Lined paper, crayons, markers

    • Feelings Chart (printable or online)

    • Storybook of choice for Reading

    • Math manipulatives: blocks, toys, coins, or snacks

    • Bowl of water + small household objects (coin, spoon, leaf, block) for Sink-or-Float experiment

    • Access to Chrome Music Lab (Rhythm and Song Maker)

    • P.E. Log or blank notebook page

  • Time Expectation:
    Around 4–5 hours, including breaks. Adjust as needed.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Objective: Recognize and express feelings in self and others.

  • Review the Feelings Chart together.

  • Encourage your child to name feelings and give real-life examples.

  • Play “Feelings Charades” for fun practice.

Discussion Prompts

  • How can you tell what someone is feeling?

  • What can you do if someone looks sad?

  • What helps you when you feel angry or upset?

Optional Extension (Parent)
Make a “calm down box” with a few small things (soft toy, stress ball, coloring page) your child can use when they need to reset.

Parent Tip: Model sharing your own feelings (“I felt worried when…”) so your child sees it’s normal for adults too.

Standards: CASEL Competency – Self-Awareness, Social Awareness

Reading & Literature

Objective: Practice independent reading while noticing how characters feel.

  • Have your child read for 30 minutes, offering help only as needed.

  • Guide them to log their book and time.

  • Prompt them to draw or write about their character’s feelings. Connect it to their own experiences.

Parent Tip: If they struggle identifying feelings, ask: “What do you think the character’s face looked like in that part?”

Standards: CCSS RL.1.1, RL.1.3

Language Arts

Objective: Use adjectives (describing words) in writing; practice spelling.

  • Watch the adjective video together.

  • Encourage them to write 2–3 sentences about their book’s character using adjectives.

  • Support them in practicing spelling words using one of the learning style activities.

Parent Tip: Kids love silly adjectives—let them add fun words like “hairy” or “sparkly” to keep writing lighthearted.

Standards: CCSS L.1.1, W.1.3

Math

Objective: Solve addition word problems using stories. 

  • Read each problem aloud slowly.

  • Encourage your child to draw, use objects, or act out the problem.

  • Guide them in writing the matching number sentence.

  • Pose the challenge question: “Does it matter which number comes first in addition?”

Answers for the word problem worksheet HERE

Parent Tip: When they act out problems (jumps, blocks, snacks), celebrate the effort—not just the answer.

Standards: CCSS 1.OA.A.1, 1.OA.B.3

Social Studies

Objective: Understand the role of rules at home and in the community.

  • Read the introduction aloud.

    • Every group of people has rules. Families have rules, like cleaning up toys or taking turns. Sports teams have rules, like staying in bounds or sharing the ball. Our neighborhood has rules, like stopping at a stop sign, and even whole countries have rules, like voting fairly.

      Rules aren’t just about saying ‘don’t do this.’ They are about helping everyone stay safe, take care of each other, and share fairly. Imagine if a soccer game had no rules — everyone would grab the ball and no one could really play. Or imagine if our house had no rules — toys would be all over the floor, no one would know when to eat, and people might feel upset.

      Rules help us respect each other and work together. That’s why we follow them, not just because we’re told to, but because they make life better for everyone.

  • Support your child in making a “My Rules Poster.”

  • Encourage them to write about one home rule and one community rule.

  • Use role-play for what happens when rules are ignored vs. followed.

Parent Tip: Pick one family rule to praise today when you see them follow it.

Standards: NCSS Theme – Civic Ideals and Practices

Science

Worksheet: Solid, Liquid, or Gas?

Objective: Investigate why some solids sink and others float.

  • Gather small items together.

  • Guide your child to predict, then test each item.

  • Help them record results in two groups: Sink and Float.

  • Emphasize that predictions don’t have to be right—testing is what teaches us.

Parent Tip: Keep towels nearby—it’s fun and messy!

Standards: NGSS 1-PS1-1, SEP: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Arts

Objective: Explore rhythm and melody using Chrome Music Lab.

  • Show them the Rhythm tool first, then Song Maker.

  • Encourage them to name their song and perform it.

  • If possible, clap or stomp along with them.

Parent Tip: Record their rhythm—it boosts pride when they see themselves as “real musicians.”

Standards: National Core Arts Standards – Performing & Creating

Physical Education

Objective: Strengthen muscles, coordination, and balance.

  • Lead stretches and calisthenics.

  • Try the balance challenge together (eyes open, then closed).

  • Remind them to record in their P.E. Log.

Parent Tip: Turn balance into a “contest”—kids love counting to see who lasts longest.

Standards: SHAPE America Standard 1 & 3

End-of-Day Teach-Back

Objective: Reinforce learning by sharing knowledge.

  • Prompt your child to “be the teacher” for each subject.

  • Keep it joyful and quick.

  • End with the clap ritual: “I finished Day 3 of first grade! I am learning in so many ways!”

Parent Tip: This builds metacognition (thinking about thinking). Consistency is key—make it your daily ritual.

Next-Day Prep

  • File today’s work into the portfolio.

  • For Day Four, you’ll need:

Day 4

Day 5