1st Grade Teaching Resources
Dive into first-grade resources created by teachers for teachers at Teach Starter. From 1st grade sight words to math worksheets, this collection of carefully curated and rigorously reviewed resources can help you set your classroom up for success this school year.
With curriculum-aligned resources that meet the first-grade Common Core standards and state curricula, this collection of digital and printable lessons and activities is designed to complete your teaching toolkit. Each features beautiful graphics, interactive elements, appealing images, and colorful illustrations to engage and educate your students.
Explore ELA with first-grade spelling words, vocabulary words and writing prompts. Make addition and subtraction fun with math games and problems, and watch their math skills blossom through comparing numbers, identifying coins, telling time and more!
Plus, get hands-on with your students while they discover the fascinating world of earth and space sciences.
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12+ Martin Luther King Jr. Activities to Teach Kids About MLK in a Meaningful Way
How do you celebrate MLK Day in the classroom and really honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy? These activities and ideas offer teachers a way to bring Dr. King into lessons all year long.
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13 Christmas Games for Kids + Holiday Fun for an Inclusive Classroom Celebration
Check out our Christmas games for kids that are teacher-approved! Plus, there are winter games for a fun and inclusive holiday party in the classroom.
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13 New Year's Ideas for Teachers to Celebrate With Your Class
Take a look at New Year's activities for kids that teachers can use to bring in the New Year with your students.
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Activities for Fast Finishers to Answer 'I'm Done. Now What?' With
Keep fast finishers and early finishers occupied and academically challenged with these activities perfect for kids who say "I'm done! Now what?"
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National Poetry Month Activities to Get Kids Excited About Writing Poems
Celebrate National Poetry Month this April with teaching resources, poetry writing activities, and more ways to make learning poetry fun for kids.
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10 Anchor Chart Ideas You're Going to Want to Steal for Your Classroom
These anchor chart ideas for reading, math, morning routines, and more are some of the best for the classroom and begging for teachers to try them!
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Fresh Phonics Teaching Strategies: Tips + Resources for the Classroom
Liven up your phonics lessons with these teaching strategies, tips, game ideas, and resources for teaching phonics in the classroom!
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Alternatives to Traditional Homework That Work in Classrooms Around the US
Looking for alternative homework ideas? We looked at what's working for teachers around the country to help you make the choice.
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8 Easter Math Activities That Bring Springtime Fun Into School
These quick and easy Easter math activities and math center ideas bring spring into the classroom and can be holiday focused or not!
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16+ Christmas Writing Prompts & Activities for Kids to Add a Jolly Twist to Your Writing Centers
Dive into the holiday spirit with our Christmas writing prompts and activities for elementary students. Kids will have plenty of opportunities to put on their thinking caps and write creatively while simultaneously designing Christmas cards, writing a kind note to a community member and much more.
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Climate Change Education: Where Should Teachers Even Start?
Climate change education is increasingly important — here's how to teach elementary students about climate change, including resources for teachers.
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Human Rights Activity Ideas for Kids in the Classroom
Universal Human Rights Month is honored in December. Use these human rights activities for kids to explain the concept to your students!
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What Is Mirror Writing? Everything Teachers Need to Know About Letter Reversal
Do your students reverse their letters? Learn why students struggle with mirror writing and how to help them.
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21 Teacher-Tested 100th Day of School Ideas to Celebrate the Big Day in Your Classroom
Celebrate the 100th Day of School in 2026 with easy ideas for your classroom!
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Quick + Simple Mindfulness Activities for Kids in the Classroom
Check out these mindfulness activities for kids that can work in a classroom setting. They take just 5 to 10 minutes a day for social and emotional learning!
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The Hidden Benefits of Teaching Mindfulness for Students (And Teachers)
Why teach mindfulness in schools? Exactly how does teaching mindfulness improve student learning? Take a look at the proven benefits!
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How to Use Emoji in the Classroom to Hook Your Students on Learning
Wondering how to use emoji as a teacher? From social-emotional lessons to classroom decorating, these emoji teaching resources have you covered.
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Is the Four Day School Week Worth It? What the Research Says
Is the four-day school week going to replace the five-day schedule? We broke down the benefits and drawbacks in the research.
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Group Work Tips for Teachers: How to Arrange Students So Work Gets Done
How does group work benefit learning? Use these teacher tips to make collaborative group work more effective in your classroom!
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16 Fun "Get To Know You" Games for Kids Perfect for School
Check out these fun "get to know you" games for kids for back to school season! These games help kids learn about their classmates & make great first week activities too!
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11 Can't-Fail Parent-Teacher Conference Tips to Help Teachers Connect With Parents
Make parent-teacher conferences less stressful when you're a teacher. Use these teacher-tested tips for a successful parent-teacher conference as a teacher!
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These Are the TikTok Challenges Every Teacher Should Know About
From Devious Licks to slap a teacher, here are the TikTok challenges affecting schools and what teachers can do about them.
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How to Make Paper Plate Christmas Crafts for Kids: Trees, Reindeer and More!
Turn the frugal paper plate into something fabulous this holiday season with one of these Christmas craft ideas.
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9 Drawing Christmas Activities for Kids + How to Draw Videos for the Classroom
Explore directed drawing Christmas activities for kids, including videos on how to draw Santa, a snowman, an elf, and a reindeer perfect for a classroom holiday party!
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The Best and Worst Plants for the Classroom (And How to Care for Them)
Do you want to know the best plants to keep in the classroom (and those to avoid)? Check out this list of allergy-free, easy-care indoor plants for teachers!
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17 Must-Try Classroom Routines for Elementary Teachers
Developing set classroom routines in elementary school helps to prevent distractions that waste time and interfere with learning.
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Classroom Set-Up Ideas Veteran Teachers Swear By
An effective classroom set-up inspires kids to love learning. Find out how to set up a functional, well-configured classroom.
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How to Make Moon Sand for Kids With Just 2 Ingredients
Wondering how to make moon sand for the classroom? This easy recipe uses just two ingredients that are safe for kids.
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70+ Fun and Fresh Classroom Theme Ideas for 2025
The best classroom theme ideas for 2025 are here, and they're timeless! Find unique and fun themes to fit every teacher and every grade — from camping to sloths to pretty patterns!
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28 Genius Classroom Decorating Ideas for 2024
These classroom decorating ideas and hacks cover everything from setting up bulletin boards to finding unique classroom themes so teachers can get things moving for the new school year.
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What is Dysgraphia? Support and Strategies for Your Classroom
What is dysgraphia? How do you support it? Here's what teachers can do to help their students.
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Age-Appropriate Books That Teach Kids About Consent and Body Boundaries
These age-appropriate children's books help teachers teach kids about body safety, good touch bad touch, consent, and body boundaries.