This is a thematic unit for first grade. It includes activities for phonics, reading, writing, social studies, science, math, and STEAM.Included in this unit:-Long a raindrop sort- sort for words with long a spelling patterns ai, ay, and a_e. -Long e leaves- differentiated word work activity for long e vowel team spelling (ea, ee, ey, ie). Includes picture cards with and without words for easy differentiation-Resources for read aloud: The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry- pocket chart cards, gra