These back-to-school and fall-themed August lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade are the perfect math and ELA lessons! Your 1st-grade and 2nd-grade students will love these back-to-school math activities and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math and ELA activities while you are away.
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the August lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these sub-plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
The August lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade math includes:
“August Math Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“August 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!
Apple Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are fall-themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Apple Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute 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 apple theme!
Bookworm 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 List
A 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 ELA block.
THREE math lessons that each include lesson plans & back-to-school math activitiesto 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.
Math Riddle: Students will need to solve the math problems to find the answer to the August-themed math 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?” Backward 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.
Math 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 are included in color and black and white!
Colorful Classroom 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
The August lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade ELA Includes:
“August ELA Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“August 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 need to print, copy, etc!
Apple Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are fall-themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Apple Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
This substitute 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 apple theme!
Bookworm 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 List
A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
ELA Lesson Plan 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 Plan#1: August 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. For the beginning of the year, 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 Lesson Plan #2: August Fixing Sentences
Students will fix sentences at an upper-grade level with these fun and engaging worksheets. Two of the worksheets have a back-to-school theme and two have a fall theme!
Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
Writing Lesson: Summer Story Comic Writing
Students will write a comic about their “summer story”- one exciting day during their summer!
A lesson plan and 3 Graphic Organizers are included
Writing Lesson: My Goal This Year
Students will brainstorm an academic goal and a non-academic goal they can make for the year and how they will achieve it. They will write their goals and illustrate them.
Includes lesson plan and 2 Graphic Organizers
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 Independence Day themed and another is summer themed.
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 asking questions before, during, and after reading. The great thing is that it can be used over and over!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
“Catch the Bus!” 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!
FULL-COLOR version is also included!
Apple Craftivity
This interactive apple craftivity has students write what they are looking forward to this year and illustrate it on the inside of an apple. They will then put it together and decorate it!
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! 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!”
14 reviews for August Sub Plans 1st and 2nd Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Reading with Cece –
Will be using these for emergency sub plans-one less thing to worry about. Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jasmyne H. –
Great sub plans!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Victoria Ellington –
Really needed this! Thank you so much!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
The Sleep Deprived Teacher –
Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
june K. –
Thank you! Great job 🙂
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Such a time saver for me! Thank you for putting together such a great resource.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Amazing product! Thanks for putting all of these together
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Rated 5 out of 5
Amanda P. –
I absolutely LOVE these sub plan bundles! It makes my life a lot easier to have them ready for the year so I do not have to stress in the event that I have to be out! It takes a little bit of prep work but I always feel so relieved when I have them ready to go and just have to pull them out and place them on my desk each month!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
kari C. –
These were perfect and so easy for a sub to follow!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 4 out of 5
Annette C. –
This resource was very helpful when my dad was sick. It was easy for the sub to use.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Shelly R. –
Great resource for when you need to be away from your classroom!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Beth B. –
Such a cute idea! Super easy to download and implement in the classroom.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Kristen R. –
Awesome resource! My students benefit from this product and I love using it in my classroom!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Bobbi P. –
Engaging, easy to use, and saved me so much time – thank you!
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Reading with Cece –
Will be using these for emergency sub plans-one less thing to worry about. Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jasmyne H. –
Great sub plans!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Victoria Ellington –
Really needed this! Thank you so much!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
The Sleep Deprived Teacher –
Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
june K. –
Thank you! Great job 🙂
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Such a time saver for me! Thank you for putting together such a great resource.
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Amazing product! Thanks for putting all of these together
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Amanda P. –
I absolutely LOVE these sub plan bundles! It makes my life a lot easier to have them ready for the year so I do not have to stress in the event that I have to be out! It takes a little bit of prep work but I always feel so relieved when I have them ready to go and just have to pull them out and place them on my desk each month!
Reviewed on TPT
kari C. –
These were perfect and so easy for a sub to follow!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Annette C. –
This resource was very helpful when my dad was sick. It was easy for the sub to use.
Reviewed on TPT
Shelly R. –
Great resource for when you need to be away from your classroom!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Beth B. –
Such a cute idea! Super easy to download and implement in the classroom.
Reviewed on TPT
Kristen R. –
Awesome resource! My students benefit from this product and I love using it in my classroom!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Bobbi P. –
Engaging, easy to use, and saved me so much time – thank you!
Reviewed on TPT