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Grade 1 Sub Packets

Introduction

Welcome to your Grade 1 Sub Packet! This packet is designed to provide resources and activities for students when their regular teacher is away. These activities are engaging and aligned with first-grade standards, aiming to reinforce key concepts in a fun and interactive way. Let’s dive into the activities!

Reading Activities

Story Time

Activity: Read a story aloud to the class. Choose a story that is appropriate for first graders, such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

Questions for Discussion:

1. What did the caterpillar eat on Monday?
2. How did the caterpillar change?
3. What was your favorite part of the story?

Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Instructions: After the story, hand out a simple worksheet with the following:

• Questions:

  • What did the caterpillar turn into?
  • List three foods the caterpillar ate.

• Illustration: Draw your favorite food that the caterpillar ate.

Math Activities

Counting Game

Objective: Reinforce counting and number recognition.

Materials Needed: Counting cubes or small objects.

Instructions:

1. Have students count out 10 cubes.
2. Ask them to arrange the cubes in different patterns (e.g., 2 groups of 5, a line of 10).
3. Students can also represent numbers using drawings.

Math Worksheet

Instructions: Provide students with a worksheet that has addition problems such as:

• 2 + 3 = __
• 5 + 1 = __

Number Scavenger Hunt

Instructions:

1. Create a list of numbers and ask students to find objects in the classroom that can represent those numbers (e.g., 2 pencils, 3 books).
2. When they find an item, they will write the number and draw the object.

Science Activities

Scientific Exploration

Theme: Weather

Discussion Points:

• What is weather?
• How does it change?

Activity: Have students create a simple weather chart for the week. Each day, they will draw what the weather is like and share it with the class.

Simple Experiment

Experiment Title: “Floating and Sinking”

Materials Needed: A bowl of water, various small objects (like a coin, a leaf, and a plastic toy).

Instructions:

1. Predict whether the object will float or sink.
2. Test the prediction by placing the object in the water.
3. Discuss the results as a class.

Creative Arts

Art Project

Theme: Seasons

Instructions:

1. Provide materials like colored paper, scissors, and glue.
2. Ask students to create a collage representing their favorite season.

Show and Tell

Instructions:

1. Invite students to bring one item from home that represents their favorite season.
2. Each student will have a chance to share why they chose that item.

Conclusion

We hope these activities provide a fun and educational experience for the students while their regular teacher is away. Teachers and substitutes can adapt the activities as needed to fit the classroom environment and student needs. Enjoy the day of learning and creating together!