December Math & ELA Sub Plans 1st & 2nd Grade Mini Bundle | Christmas Activities

These 1st grade and 2nd grade December sub plans are perfect for Christmas! 1st grade and 2nd grade students will love these activities and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math & ELA activities while you are away. These sub plans can last you up to 3 days during the month of December.

Themes in the activities and lessons include: Christmas, snowmen, candy canes, ornaments, Christmas lights, and more! The monthly themes are so engaging and fun for kids.

Please review the preview which includes an overview of the document PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these sub plans are NOT editable. They are print and go!

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This resource includes the December Math & ELA Sets of Sub Plans. The contents of each set are listed below.

December Math Sub Plans Contents:

"December Math Sub Plans" Binder or Folder Cover

• This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! Back cover also included.

"December Math Sub Plans" Binder Spines

• These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1", 1.5" or 2" binder!

Table of Contents

• A list of everything that is included!

Note to Teacher

• This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!

Santa Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)

• These print-and-go thank you notes are Santa themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.

Ornament Themed "How Did Your Day Go?" Substitute Notes Form

• This notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn't get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also includes the fun ornament theme!

Christmas Themed Substitute Punch Cards

• These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! ;) These will do the trick!

Copies for Students

• Clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day

Math Lesson Checklist

• This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your math block.

THREE Math Lessons that each include all of these components. A lesson plan for the sub is also included to go with each of the following lessons:

• Quick Math Review: These quick reviews will go over grade- appropriate math content. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 quick math reviews are included.
• Fluency Practice: These include quick problems that the students should be able to solve quickly. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
• Riddle: Students will need to solve the math problems to find the answer to the monthly themed riddle. 2 versions are included, one for each grade level, per lesson. A total of 6 fluency practice pages are included.
• Word Problems: Each lesson includes two pages of word problems. Use the one that is most appropriate or use both and differentiate. A total of 6 word problem pages are included.
• What’s The Question? Each lesson ends with a “What’s the Question?” Backwards story problem. The students are given an answer and need to come up with a problem that has their answer. Then, they will brainstorm who and what the problem is about, write the problem, and draw a picture. Three of these activities are included.
• Game: See more about the games listed below.
• Color by Number/Math Problem: 3 total color by math problem pages are included.

Card Game Math Lesson

• A set of cards are included, as well as instructions to play Go Fish and war with the same set of cards. Cards included in color and black and white!

Oh Christmas Tree Math Board Game

• Students will practice addition, subtraction, and story problems with a FUN and engaging math game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days, but black and white is also included.

Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides

• Answer keys are included for ALL student worksheets

December ELA Sub Plan Contents:

"December ELA Sub Plans" Binder or Folder Cover

• This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! Back cover also included.

"December ELA Sub Plans" Binder Spines

• These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1", 1.5" or 2" binder!

Table of Contents

• A list of everything that is included!

Note to Teacher

• This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!

Santa Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)

• These print-and-go thank you notes are Santa themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.

Ornament Themed "How Did Your Day Go?" Substitute Notes Form

• This notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn't get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also boasts a fun ornament theme!

Christmas Themed Substitute Punch Cards

• These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! ;) These will do the trick!

Copies for Students

• Clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day

ELA Lesson Checklist

• This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.

ELA Lesson #1: December Fill-In-The-Blanks

• These basic fill-in-the-blanks allow students to fill in the blanks of stories using nouns, verbs, colors, etc! They are simple enough for young students to be able to do, but also a fun and educational activity. Blank versions are also available without the parts of speech. Younger students can just fill in the blanks instead.
• Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets

ELA Lessons #2: Fixing Sentences for December

• Students will fix sentences with these fun and engaging worksheets. These include Christmas and winter holiday themes!
• Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets

Opinion Writing Lesson: Pet Reindeer

• Students will write a brief opinion piece about having a pet reindeer.
• Includes lesson plan, brainstorming page, and writing page

Descriptive Writing Lesson: My Dream Christmas Present

• Students will get specific with their dream Christmas present in this lesson! Lesson plan, writing page, and illustration page are included.

Reading Prompts & Lesson

• 2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is an informational piece about Hanukkah and the other is about making cookies for Santa.
• A lesson plan is included to introduce the topics for each reading prompt as well!

Reading Lesson to use with ANY Book!

• This reading lesson can be used for a class read aloud OR silent reading of any narrative story. It is focused on summarizing. This lesson can be used over and over.
• Lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included

"The Gingerbread Man" Sight Words Game

• Students will practice their sight words with a FUN and engaging sight words game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over!

Christmas Tree Art Activity

• The Christmas tree art activity is a lot of fun! Students will decorate the Christmas tree on the outside, and draw and color the presents on the inside! They will also write what they like about Christmas trees. The lesson plan is also included.

Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides

• Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets.

WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT MY SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY? You can find these reviews on my "Ready To Go Sub Plans" on TpT, which follow the same formatting as these brand new ones.

• "These sub plans have been the BEST discovery I have made on TPT! Thank you for making these wonderful and all inclusive plans that are so easy to use, especially when you are sick and the last thing you want to do is write sub plans!"

• "I have purchased several sets of emergency sub plans, and they just never fit my needs. These, however, are just what I've been looking for! Easy prep, easy for the sub to follow! I recommend this to anyone needing emergency plans."

• "These are fantastic! I purchased, copied, and stored in a sub tub. I told a neighbor where the tub was and all she did was put my tub on my desk and the day ran SO SMOOTHLY!"

WANT TO SAVE BIG TIME AND BE PREPARED ALL YEAR?

Grab this set of sub plans in the BRAND NEW 1st-2nd Grade Year of Math Sub Plans Bundle (as well as the Year of ELA Sub Plans Bundle!) You save BIG TIME by grabbing the bundle!

➡️CLICK HERE TO GRAB THE BUNDLE OF 1ST-2ND GRADE MATH SUB PLANS!⬅️

➡️CLICK HERE TO GRAB THE BUNDLE OF 1ST-2ND GRADE ELA SUB PLANS ⬅️

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