Printable First Grade January Thematic Unit Bundle

File Type: Digital PDF 

Page Count: 226 pages

Your entire January, planned and prepped.

This all-in-one Ready. Set. TEACH! bundle was created to make your month smoother with standards-aligned, no-prep resources that follow a thoughtful scope and sequence for first-grade success. With 226 total pages (including worksheets, activities, labels, covers, and teacher forms), this complete January First Grade Thematic Unit gives you everything you need for a full month of literacy, math, writing, science of reading, and hands-on seasonal fun!

What's Included:

January First Grade Daily Morning Work — 25 pages
A daily one-page spiral review divided into multiple sections, giving students quick practice across all core subjects. Each page reinforces reading, writing, grammar, phonics, and math while building independence and establishing a smooth morning routine.

January First Grade Daily Math — 22 pages
A full month of sequential math instruction organized into weekly focus areas:

• Week 1: Numbers and Place Value to 100

• Week 2: Addition and Subtraction to 20

• Week 3: Geometry and Measurement

• Week 4: Spiral Review
  These standards-aligned pages strengthen number sense, problem-solving, and math fluency.

January First Grade Daily Science of Reading — 23 pages
A structured, skills-based phonics routine aligned with Science of Reading best practices:

• Week 1: Beginning blends (bl, st, sn, sp)

• Week 2: Ending blends (nd, mp, st, nk)

• Week 3: Short vowel, digraph, and blend review

• Week 4: Fun & Games January review
  Designed to support decoding, fluency, and reading confidence.

January First Grade Daily Sight Words — 21 pages
Daily practice for the January sight words:
where, what, who, when, why, was, are, from, have, said
Students read, trace, write, build, color, and use each word in context for meaningful repetition and automatic recognition.

January First Grade Daily Writing — 17 pages
A complete weekly writing routine designed for first-grade learners:

• Monday: Weekend Wheel

• Tuesday: January Senses

• Wednesday: Write Around the Room (list writing)

• Thursday: Color & Label

• Friday: Write a Letter and Address an Envelope
  Builds stamina, organization, vocabulary, and real-world writing skills.

January First Grade Daily Reading — 21 pages
Daily fiction and nonfiction reading passages paired with comprehension questions. Supports fluency, text evidence, and comprehension through repeated, seasonal practice.

January Daily Handwriting — 20 pages
Focused handwriting practice to strengthen letter formation, spacing, and writing fluency. Already included in the bundle for seamless daily use.

January First Grade Science — 5 pages
Hands-on winter science activities designed specifically for first grade, supporting observation skills, discussion, and early scientific thinking.

Hot Cocoa How-To Writing Craftivity — 7 pages
Students sequence the steps to making hot cocoa, match picture cards, and assemble a cocoa-shaped mini book—perfect for procedural writing and winter displays.

Fold-Out Penguin Writing Craftivity — 4 pages
A fun accordion-style craft with a penguin cover and writing prompts that encourage creativity, sentence building, and fine motor skills.

January Coloring Pages — 12 pages
Winter-themed coloring sheets for early finishers, brain breaks, or calming transitions.

January Mazes & Word Searches — 10 pages
A mix of January-themed mazes, word searches, word scrambles, and crosswords to build vocabulary, spelling, and critical thinking.

January Writing Pages — 12 pages
Four writing layouts across three seasonal themes: New Years, Snowmen, and Cocoa & Marshmallows—ideal for journals, free writing, or guided responses.

January Words Posters — 4 pages
Two vocabulary posters (January Words and Winter Words) in both color and black & white for writing centers and classroom displays.

First & Second Grade New Years Pack — 14 pages
Includes coloring pages, mazes, word searches, and writing activities to celebrate the New Year with academic purpose.

First & Second Grade MLK Day Pack — 9 pages
A thoughtful set of coloring pages, crafts, and writing activities designed specifically for first and second grade learners to support meaningful conversations around MLK Day.

Hot Cocoa Name Writing Craftivity
Children spell their name using marshmallow letters and decorate a big mug of hot cocoa—perfect for name recognition, letter formation, and fine motor practice.

Hot Cocoa “For You” Writing Craftivity
A sweet winter writing activity where children decorate a cozy cocoa mug and complete a short poem tag to share with someone special.

Hot Cocoa Name Writing Craftivity
Children spell their name using marshmallow letters and decorate a big mug of hot cocoa—perfect for name recognition, letter formation, and fine motor practice.

Hot Cocoa Secret Ingredient Writing Craftivity
Includes two writing pages where children explain how to make hot cocoa and why their secret ingredient makes it the best recipe, finished with an adorable mug craft topper.

Cotton Ball Penguin Craftivity
A hands-on sensory craft where children glue cotton balls onto a penguin’s belly and complete a simple sentence on an ice block. Includes multiple penguin and writing template options.

Pot Belly Penguin Craftivity
Children create a 3D “chubby” penguin using paper strips, then complete a short writing prompt describing their penguin’s name, food, and feelings.

All About Penguins Writing Craftivity
A penguin facts mini book featuring drawing, labeling, and writing. Interactive flippers and feet create a 3D finished product that supports nonfiction writing and research skills.