Printable First Grade December Thematic Unit Bundle

File Type: Digital PDF 

Page Count: 254 pages

Your entire December, 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 249 total pages (including worksheets, activities, labels, covers, and teacher forms), this complete December 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:

December First Grade Daily Morning Work — 25 pages

Daily one-page review covering phonics, reading, writing, grammar, and math—all in small, manageable sections. Designed to build independence, reinforce key first-grade skills, and set the tone for focused learning each morning.

December First Grade Daily Math — 24 pages

• Week 1: Fact Families
• Week 4: Spiral Review + holiday fun activities
  Engaging worksheets that strengthen number sense, computation, and problem-solving.

December First Grade Daily Science of Reading — 27 pages

A structured phonics and decoding routine aligned with SoR practices:

• Week 1: Beginning blends (bl, st, sn, sp)
• Week 2: Ending blends (nd, mp, st, nk)
• Week 3: Short vowel + digraph + blend review
• Week 4: Fun & Games December review
  Perfect for reinforcing decoding, fluency, and phonics mastery.

December First Grade Daily Sight Words — 21 pages

Daily practice for the first-grade sight words:
down, away, help, jump, little, big, make, play, run, be
Students read, trace, build, color, write, and use each word in context—boosting confidence through repetition.

December First Grade Daily Writing — 17 pages

A full weekly writing routine designed for first-grade writers:

• Monday: Weekend Wheel
• Tuesday: December Senses
• Wednesday: Write Around the Room
• Thursday: Color & Label
• Friday: Write a Letter + Envelope Addressing
  Builds stamina, handwriting, vocabulary, and real-world literacy skills.

December First Grade Daily Reading — 21 pages

Daily fiction and nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions. Students read, reread, draw, respond, and build fluency through winter-themed stories and informational texts.

December Daily Handwriting — 20 pages

Handwriting practice for letters, strokes, simple sentences, and high-frequency words. Strengthens fine motor skills and writing fluency (included in bundle).

December First & Second Grade Science — 10 pages

Simple, hands-on winter science activities that build observation, early experiment skills, and seasonal vocabulary.

If I Lived in a Snow Globe Keepsake Craftivity — 3 pages

A magical keepsake! Students place their photo in a snow globe scene and write about what life would be like inside their snowy world.

Gingerbread How-To Writing Craftivity — 9 pages

Students sequence and write “How to Make a Gingerbread House,” then complete a matching craft topper. Great for procedural writing and holiday bulletin boards.

December Coloring Pages — 12 pages

A set of seasonal coloring sheets featuring winter scenes, animals, gingerbread, and holiday icons—great for early finishers or calm centers.

December Mazes & Word Searches — 13 pages

December-themed mazes, word searches, scrambles, and crosswords for fun literacy and logic practice.

December Writing Pages — 12 pages

Four writing layouts across three seasonal themes: winter animals, gingerbread, and twinkle lights. Perfect for journals, free writing, or guided prompts.

December Words Posters — 4 pages

Two posters (December Words & Winter Words) in both color and B&W for classroom display or writing centers.

December Handprint Wreath Craft — 6 pages

A festive paper-plate wreath made with student handprints, peppermint decorations, lights, and a candy-stripe bow. Supports cutting skills, tracing, gluing, and seasonal creativity while creating a heartwarming keepsake.

December Holidays Pack — 31 pages

Includes coloring pages, crowns, crafts, and seasonal activities to celebrate December with joy and inclusivity.