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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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!
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13 Best Coding Apps for Kids in 2021 (And Most Are Free!)
Our teachers' favorite coding apps for kids, many of which are free to use in the classroom!
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The Best Class Pets and the Worst to Keep in a Classroom (Plus How to Get Grants for Your Pet!)
See the best and worst class pets plus find out how to get teacher grants to pay for a free pet for your classroom!
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9 Brilliant Ways Tap Lights Can Be Used in the Classroom
Tap lights, puck lights, push lights: Whatever you call them, here are great ways to use them in your classroom!
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What Is SATPIN: How to Teach Letter Sounds With These 6 Letters
What is SATPIN? These 6 letters are key when it comes to how to teach kids letter sounds!
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What Goes on a Focus Wall? Everything You Need to Get Started
What goes on a focus wall? These focus wall and focus board ideas will help you get started!
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The Best Free Virtual Field Trips to Take With Students in 2022
Find virtual field trips you can take from the classroom for free — or use while teaching remote students!
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13 Easy End-of-Year Student Gifts That Teachers Love + Kids Do Too
Looking for great end-of-year student gifts? Here are some teacher-approved and easy ideas that are free or inexpensive!
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8 Classroom Music Ideas and School-Appropriate Songs Perfect for Teachers
Use classroom music (and find school-appropriate songs) throughout the school day with these teacher tips.
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Marble Jar Reward System for the Classroom: How to Keep Things Positive
Find out how to use the marble jar reward system as a positive behavior reinforcement tool in your classroom.
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Supporting Shy Students: 10 Ways Elementary Teachers Can Help
Don't let shy students fall under the radar in your classroom. Here are some strategies you can use to support and encourage them.
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5 Differentiated Teaching Strategies to Implement in Your Classroom
Need help differentiating instruction for your classroom? These differentiated instruction strategies and tips from our teacher team can help get you started.
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How to Teach Place Value: Fun and Creative Ideas for Your Classroom
Wondering how to teach place value in a way that's fun and creative? Take a look at these place value games and ideas for teaching place value to elementary students!
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10 Fun Easter Bunny Craft Ideas + Curriculum-Aligned Activities for the Classroom
These bunny crafts are perfect for the classroom whether you celebrate Easter or just want to mark spring with some bunny-inspired activities.
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9 Easy Addition Activities for Kids That Are Totally Hands On
Make addition fun in the classroom, or even at home, with these creative, easy, and effective hands-on activities.
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6 Inclusive Mother's Day and Father's Day Ideas for the Elementary Classroom
Use these ideas to make Mother's Day gifts and Father's Day classroom celebrations more inclusive for your students.
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3 Classroom Clock Ideas You'll Need to Try This School Year
Looking for classroom clock decor and ideas for teaching time? Try these analog clock ideas for elementary teachers!
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How to Make Composting in the Classroom Fun (And Educational) for Kids
Want to start a compost bin in the classroom and wondering how to make composting for kids fun? We walk you through the process step by step.
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12 Creative + Classroom-Tested Mother's Day Crafts for Kids to Try This School Year
These Mother's Day crafts for kids get the teacher stamp of approval for the classroom.