Ultimate First Grade January Thematic Unit Bundle

The Ultimate First Grade January Thematic Unit Bundle from our Ready, Set, TEACH! series was designed to make your teacher life easier while filling your month with meaningful, standards-based learning!

With your purchase of the Ultimate January Bundle, you’ll receive two perfect bound pre-printed books: one with all your daily subject content and one filled with crafts, craftivities, and non-daily materials! You'll also receive the FULL digital bundle with all of these files!

We listened to you, teachers, and made these updates to create the best possible experience. Each book is perfectly sized for easy copying, organized for smooth planning, and designed to make teaching simple, seamless, and fun. Plus, you’ll still get the complete digital January First Grade Thematic Unit for quick, on-demand printing anytime you need it!

What's Included:

Book 1: Daily Learning Activities

January First Grade Daily Morning Work — 25 pages
Daily one-page spiral review covering core subjects including math, reading, phonics, writing, and grammar. Each page is divided into clear sections to reinforce standards, build independence, and support consistent routines.

January First Grade Daily Math — 22 pages
A full month of structured math practice that follows a clear scope and sequence:

• Week 1: Numbers and Place Value to 100

• Week 2: Addition and Subtraction to 20

• Week 3: Geometry and Measurement

• Week 4: Spiral Review

Designed to strengthen number sense, problem-solving, and math confidence through daily practice.

January First Grade Daily Science of Reading — 23 pages
Standards-aligned phonics instruction rooted in Science of Reading principles:

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

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

• Week 3: Short Vowel, Digraph & Blends Review

• Week 4: Fun & Games January Review

Builds decoding, fluency, and phonemic awareness through consistent, skill-based routines.

January First Grade Daily Sight Words — 21 pages
Daily practice for the sight words: where, what, who, when, why, was, are, from, have, said. Activities support reading, writing, sentence-building, and automatic word recognition.

January First Grade Daily Writing — 17 pages
A predictable weekly writing routine designed to strengthen written expression:

• Mondays: Weekend Wheel

• Tuesdays: January Senses

• Wednesdays: Write Around the Room (List Writing)

• Thursdays: Color & Label

• Fridays: Write a Letter and Address an Envelope

Encourages creativity, structure, and real-world writing connections.

January First Grade Daily Reading — 21 pages
Fiction and nonfiction reading passages paired with comprehension questions to support fluency, comprehension, and text-based thinking through daily practice.

January Daily Handwriting — 20 pages
Focused handwriting practice to improve letter formation, spacing, alignment, and overall writing fluency.

Book 2: Crafts, Activities & Extras

First Grade Science — 5 pages
Hands-on winter science activities designed specifically for first grade learners, encouraging observation, inquiry, and science vocabulary development.

Hot Cocoa “How To” Writing Craftivity — 7 pages
Students sequence and write the steps to making hot cocoa, then assemble a cocoa-shaped mini book. A perfect blend of procedural writing and hands-on fun.

Fold-Out Penguin Craftivity — 4 pages
An interactive fold-out writing craft that supports creativity, fine motor skills, and winter-themed storytelling.

January Coloring Pages — 12 pages
Winter-themed coloring pages ideal for centers, early finishers, or calm classroom moments.

January Mazes & Word Searches — 10 pages
A collection of 16 January-themed mazes, word searches, word scrambles, and crosswords to build problem-solving, spelling, and vocabulary skills.

January Writing Pages — 12 pages
Four writing layouts across three January themes: New Years, Snowmen, and Cocoa & Marshmallows—perfect for journaling, creative writing, or guided prompts.

January Words Posters — 4 pages
Two posters (January Words and Winter Words) in both full color and black & white for vocabulary development and writing support.

New Years Activities (1st & 2nd Grade) — 14 pages
Includes coloring pages, mazes, word searches, and writing activities to celebrate the New Year in an engaging, age-appropriate way.

MLK Day Activities (1st & 2nd Grade) — 9 pages
Thoughtful coloring pages, crafts, and writing activities designed to support meaningful discussions and reflection around Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Full DIGITAL Printable First Grade January Thematic Unit Bundle

Everything from both pre-printed books is also included in digital form and sent directly to your email! Easily print and prep resources whenever and wherever you need them — perfect for classroom flexibility, substitute plans, or last-minute needs.

Digital files also include: 

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.