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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Teaching Narrative Writing: 14 Activities to Help Your Students Learn to Love It
Tips and tricks to use when teaching narrative writing in the classroom.
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10 Star-Spangled 4th of July Crafts for Kids
Celebrate this 4th of July with these easy and fun art activities for kids!
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10 Fun Activities to Make the Most of School Library Time
These library activities for kids help kids make the most of the time they have in the library!
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Teacher Interview Questions You Might Be Asked + What Experts Say You Should Ask
How to prepare for common teacher interview questions and get that teaching job!
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15 Books for Motivating Readers Who "Hate To Read"
Motivating readers means finding good books! These 15 books for kids who "hate to read" can make a difference!
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Expert Teacher Tips for Teaching Handwriting in the Primary Grades
Are you looking for hints and tips for teaching handwriting in your primary classroom? Find out why teaching handwriting is important and more!
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Storytelling for Kids: Creative Ideas Teachers Can Use to Get Kids Writing
Teaching storytelling? Get students in the classroom excited with these storytelling ideas and activities for kids!
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Romero Britto Inspired Art Activities for Kids: Join the Happy Art Movement
These classroom art activities inspired by artist Romero Britto are a great art project to help students join the Happy Art Movement.
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How to Get Permanent Marker Off a Whiteboard + More Must-Try Teacher-Cleaning Hacks
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers — from tips for getting permanent marker off the whiteboard to getting rid of that funky smell!
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How to Get a Teaching Job: Expert Tips From Teachers Who Got the Gig
Looking for your first teacher job or teaching position? Veteran teachers shared their guaranteed tips for how to get a teaching job.
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Classroom Dinosaur Activities Perfect for Dinovember and All Year-Round
Celebrate Dinovember or just your students' dinosaur love with these dinosaur activities in the classroom that are teacher-tested and approved.
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6 Reading Comprehension Strategies Every Student Can Use
What are the reading comprehension strategies that make students more confident and skilled readers? Find out!
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10 Calming Activities for Kids to Try After Lunch or Recess
How do you settle a class after lunch? These calming activities for kids can help!
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24 St Patrick's Day Activities for Lucky Kids to Try in the Classroom
Try these St. Patrick's Day activities for kids in the classroom! See our teacher team's favorite fun STEM activities, writing challenges, and more — all designed by teachers!
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Engineering Books to Add to Your Classroom Library That Teachers And Parents Love (And Kids Too!)
These engineering books for kids are perfect for the classroom or at-home reading. Books for elementary and middle schoolers are included!
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29 Teacher Jokes That Will Crack You (And Your Students) Up!
Teacher jokes are good for the soul, and these jokes for kids can help build community plus help your students with long-term memory!
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Step-by-Step Origami Videos for Kids: How to Make Animal Rings
The easiest step-by-step origami videos for kids you'll find, featuring origami animal rings. Great fast-finisher activity for the classroom!
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40+ Education Acronyms Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know
Acronyms used in schools got you confused? This list of education acronyms makes sense of all those letters for teachers!
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4 Wildly Fun Halloween Science Experiments to Hook Students on Learning
Explore teachers' favorite fun Halloween science experiments for kids. They include serious levels of ooze, bubble, goop and wow factor!
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How to Stop Tattling in the Classroom: 10 Expert Teacher Tips to End This Behavior
Get teacher tips on how to stop tattling in the classroom and how to help kids tell the difference between tattling and telling.
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10 Easy Father's Day Ideas for the Classroom Dads Will Love
Father's Day is just around the corner, check out these easy yet cute Father's Day ideas for the classroom!
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17 Out-Of-This World Space Activities for Kids + Teachers
Trying to take your space lessons to infinity and beyond? These space activities for kids incorporate math, ELA, and more!
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13 Easy Classroom Door Decorating Ideas for Back to School Time
Get back-to-school ready with easy classroom door decorating ideas for elementary school, with links to printable decorations and a video to show how it's done!
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How to Make Slime for Kids (Easiest Recipe Ever, Tested By Teachers!)
Are you looking for an easy slime recipe for kids to use in your classroom? This teacher-tested guide is all you need!
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10 Best Fun and Educational Podcasts for Kids to Play in the Classroom
What are the best kids podcasts to play in the classroom? These educational podcasts are perfect for teachers or to suggest to parents!
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14 Seriously Smart Ways to Use Ziploc Bags in the Classroom
Who would have thought the trusty ziploc bags could be used for so many things when you're a teacher?
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How to Prevent Summer Slide in Students: Resources for Teachers
Teachers can prevent summer brain drain and the summer slide. Here are some activities to send home at the end of the school year.
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10 Scaffolding Teaching Strategies You Need to Try in the Classroom
What is scaffolding in education and why is scaffolding teaching so important for students? Try these strategies to make it work for your learners!
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15 Teacher-Favorite Grandparents' Day Crafts and More Fun Ideas for the Classroom
Use these fun ideas for Grandparents' Day and National Grandparents' Day crafts in your classroom this holiday!
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25 Grammar Activities for the Classroom
Teaching grammar? We've got you covered with fun grammar activities for first grade on up through middle school!
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How to Talk to Students About Cheating (And Prevent It in the First Place)
Get expert tips on how to talk to students about cheating and how to prevent cheating in your classroom!
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Why Montessori Peace Tables and Peace Corners Have Jumped to Public Schools
Montessori-style peace tables are being adopted by mainstream classroom teachers to effectively teach young children conflict resolution skills!