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December Sub Plans 1st and 2nd Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle

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December Sub Plans for 1st Grade and 2nd Grade ELA

These 1st & 2nd grade December ELA lesson plans are full of Christmas and winter-themed activities, including December writing prompts, that your students will love! These December lesson plans can fill several days of your ELA block or as Christmas so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful ELA activities while you are away. 
 
The themes in the activities and lessons include Christmas, Hanukkah, Santa, reindeer, elves, snowmen, Christmas trees, gingerbread, and more! The monthly themes are so engaging and fun for kids.

WANT TO SAVE MONEY AND BE PREPARED ALL YEAR? You can grab this set of Christmas sub plans in my An Entire Year of ELA Sub Plans for 1st and 2nd Grades- THE BIG BUNDLE! You will save 20% by purchasing the full year in the bundle!
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Christmas wreath & Christmas math worksheets- 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for december

December Sub Plans for 1st and 2nd Grade Math

These 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for December are full of Christmas math activities that your students will love! These December lesson plans can fill several days of your math block or can be used as math sub plans and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math activities while you are away.
 
Copies for students' pages and a lesson checklist are included to make your prep easy peasy! Then, each math lesson includes a quick math review, fluency practice, math riddle activity, word problem activity, backward story problem activity, and a math game. A color-by-math problem for each lesson is also included for fast finishers. Each of the three lessons should cover a math block. Wherever needed, differentiated content is included in the plans for 1st and 2nd grades. These are subtly marked with icons so you can easily tell which is which. You can utilize the grade-level version or use both for differentiation.
 
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for December PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these math sub plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
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! You save BIG TIME by grabbing the bundle!
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These December lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade math and ELA are full of Christmas-themed activities! Your students will love the December curriculum themes. You can use these lesson plans for several days or your math and ELA blocks or as Christmas sub plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math and language arts activities while you are away.

Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the December lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade for math and ELA PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these Christmas sub plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!

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! You save BIG TIME by grabbing the bundle!

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christmas wreath & ELA worksheets- 1st & 2nd grade december ela lesson plans

December Sub Plans for 1st Grade and 2nd Grade ELA

These 1st & 2nd grade December ELA lesson plans are full of Christmas and winter-themed activities, including December writing prompts, that your students will love! These December lesson plans can fill several days of your ELA block or as Christmas so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful ELA activities while you are away. 
 
The themes in the activities and lessons include Christmas, Hanukkah, Santa, reindeer, elves, snowmen, Christmas trees, gingerbread, and more! The monthly themes are so engaging and fun for kids.

WANT TO SAVE MONEY AND BE PREPARED ALL YEAR? You can grab this set of Christmas sub plans in my An Entire Year of ELA Sub Plans for 1st and 2nd Grades- THE BIG BUNDLE! You will save 20% by purchasing the full year in the bundle!
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Christmas wreath & Christmas math worksheets- 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for december

December Sub Plans for 1st and 2nd Grade Math

These 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for December are full of Christmas math activities that your students will love! These December lesson plans can fill several days of your math block or can be used as math sub plans and you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful math activities while you are away.
 
Copies for students' pages and a lesson checklist are included to make your prep easy peasy! Then, each math lesson includes a quick math review, fluency practice, math riddle activity, word problem activity, backward story problem activity, and a math game. A color-by-math problem for each lesson is also included for fast finishers. Each of the three lessons should cover a math block. Wherever needed, differentiated content is included in the plans for 1st and 2nd grades. These are subtly marked with icons so you can easily tell which is which. You can utilize the grade-level version or use both for differentiation.
 
Please look through the preview which includes an overview of the 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for December PLUS sample pages. Additionally, please note that these math sub plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go!
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! You save BIG TIME by grabbing the bundle!
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The December lesson plans for 1st & 2nd Grade Math include:

 
“December 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.
“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 with these Christmas math activities!
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 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 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 List
  • A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
 
Christmas Math Activities & 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 math block.
 
THREE math lessons with lesson plans and Christmas math activities to go with each of the following:
 
  • 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 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?” 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.
  • 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!
Oh Christmas Tree 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 December lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade ELA include:

“December 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.

“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 in the December lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade ELA!

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 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 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 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 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 do, but also a fun and educational activity. Blank versions are also available without the parts of speech. Younger students can 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 & December Writing Prompt: 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 & December Writing Prompt: My Dream Christmas Present

  • Students will get specific with their dream Christmas present in this lesson!
  • The 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.
  • A 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.
 
WANT TO SAVE MONEY AND BE PREPARED ALL YEAR? You can grab this set of sub plans in my An Entire Year of ELA Sub Plans for 1st and 2nd Grades- THE BIG BUNDLE! You will save 20% by purchasing the full year in the bundle!
 
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!”

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88 reviews for December Sub Plans 1st and 2nd Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle

  1. Mary W. –

    thanks

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  2. NorthernBrains –

    Thank you for sharing! I am looking forward to having this on hand!

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  3. Jessica B. –

    Thank you! I am so glad that I will have this available if I have to miss any days this month.

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  4. Shanel D. –

    This saved me. I forgot I was going to be out.

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  5. Erika Ruth –

    Great product

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  6. Tanya K. –

    Helpful

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  7. Brittany B. –

    Great product.

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  8. Angela Adamson –

    Love, thanks so much!

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  9. Ashley M. –

    This is a real life saver for the month of December.

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  10. Nan M. –

    Thanks … very helpful in a pinch

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  11. Erin S. –

    thanks!

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  12. Teresa G. –

    Lots of activities

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  13. Teach Ali –

    great resource

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  14. Haley Y. –

    These are always great to have! Great resource.

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  15. Class and Contrast –

    Super helpful for last minute sub plans/added activities during the stress of the holiday season. Kept students engaged- especially the math problems!

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  16. Marci K. –

    Super!

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  17. Patricia W. –

    These were incredibly helpful!

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  18. Molly L. –

    Very helpful!

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  19. Katie O. –

    This was great to have on hand for last minute sub plans!

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  20. Anne P. –

    Love these for sub plans or just go-to activities if you need something!

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  21. Erin L. –

    These sub plans are perfect. They are easy to use. Thank you!

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  22. Sheila D. –

    These plans helped me, thanks!!

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  23. Jaclyn M. –

    Thank you!

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  24. Abby R. –

    Excellent sub plans!

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  25. Dots and Dashes –

    Wonderful resource!

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  26. Rhiannon Roper –

    Great, easy to use, and straightforward!

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  27. Megan A –

    Thank you!

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  28. Valerie R. –

    Excellent resource. Thank you for putting this together.

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  29. Jen W. –

    Great resource!

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  30. Deborah H. –

    Great resource.

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  31. Mary Kathryn P. –

    Great resource

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  32. Karen B. –

    saved me!

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  33. Shelley M. –

    Great product

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  34. Katherine R. –

    Great resource, thanks!

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  35. Barker Hill Learning –

    This is great for December!

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  36. kimberlee F. –

    Life Saver

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  37. Melissa M. –

    Wonderful ideas, I really love the punch cards!

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  38. Mellody C. –

    Made sub plans so much easier to do!! Thanks.

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  39. Lea B. –

    Perfect for my sped resource room this time of year

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  40. Lori G. –

    Useful during such a busy time.

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  41. Lori G. –

    very useful during such a busy time

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  42. Christy B. –

    Fabulous resource for when you need to get ready for a sub super quick!

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  43. Dottie S. –

    Nice and easy!

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  44. Learning with Ms Jones –

    Love it!

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  45. Tamara S. –

    thank you

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  46. Patricia J. –

    great resource

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  47. Victoria Jacobson –

    Thank you so much!

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  48. Jessica O. –

    Great Resource

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  49. Stephanie B. –

    Thank you!

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  50. Liv’s Library –

    This was helpful when I needed to be out. Thanks!

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  51. Cassie Ladwig –

    Thank you

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  52. Richelle T. –

    These plans are great! Engaging for students, and my sub reported very easy to use.

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  53. Samantha S. –

    helpful for last minute sub plans!

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  54. Carrie G. –

    This was a fun resource to use during December! The kids were learning but having fun with the Christmas themed activities.

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  55. Pat R. –

    Great resource

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  56. Tamara M. –

    Easy to use. Loved that everything was right there for you!

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  57. Judith N. –

    This was a great help to me when my mother-in-law unexpectedly died and I had to be out of the classroom for several days. The plans were easy and fun and easy for a sub to follow!

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  58. Nicole H. –

    So nice to know I am prepared for this crazy time of year! Thank you for putting it all together.

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  59. Nicole H. –

    This is so nice to have. Thank you!

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  60. Amanda P. –

    These sub plans made my life SO much easier while trying to build my Emergency Sub Tub! I literally just had to print it, make my copies, and then put in the tub!

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  61. elise I. –

    Very user friendly! Loved it!!

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  62. Melissa Hartnett –

    Great resource.

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  63. Shanda L. –

    Great

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  64. Jennifer Beamer –

    My students and I loved this product.

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  65. Jessica M. –

    Love it!

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  66. Megan P. –

    great

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  67. Jennifer R. –

    Very helpful!

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  68. Denice P. –

    good resource

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  69. Jessica C. –

    This was a really cute resource to use for the month of December. The children really enjoyed it.

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  70. susan P. –

    Good resource

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  71. Danielle T. –

    Easy to use when I had a sub. No prep and the sub said the kids enjoyed the work.

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  72. Tricia A. –

    Awesome resource!

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  73. Jonna Marchese –

    great

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  74. Susan O. –

    Thank you! Very helpful!

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  75. OhSchucks –

    love love this!!

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  76. Diving into Education with Ms. D. –

    Very easy to follow and incorporate into my daily routines.

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  77. Shannon K. –

    Exactly what I was looking for.

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  78. Leslie H. –

    Awesome~

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  79. shannon H. –

    My students loved using this resource. I used it for when i had to be out and had a sub and it was amazing.

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  80. ThomasTeaching2nd –

    Great!

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  81. Angela T. –

    this resource was great for my sub to use when I was out just before holiday break.

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  82. Elizabeth E. –

    This was so helpful to have for a substitute in December. Easy to print activities of concepts my students had already learned, so there was limited direction needed on the substitute’s side of things.

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  83. Jennifer M. –

    Thank you this worked very well for the guest teacher.

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  84. Learning in Action –

    My students had fun and were challenged with this seasonal fun.

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  85. Kayla W. –

    Very helpful when I was in need of a sub. Love the ease of print and go and the themes were engaging for my students.

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  86. Sarah Dyess –

    My kiddos loved the activities and the sub found them easy to use. I love that it was something that still had meaning towards their learning.

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  87. Kristen R. –

    Awesome resource! My students benefit from this product and I love using it in my classroom!

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  88. Abby S. –

    These sub plans are great! They already have detailed instructions for each activity!

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