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

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March Sub Plans for 1st Grade & 2nd Grade (ELA)

These 1st & 2nd grade March ELA lesson plans are full of St. Patrick’s Day, Basketball & International Women’s Day activities your students will love! These March lesson plans will fill several days of your ELA block or can be used as March sub-plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful activities while you are away.

The themes in the activities and March lesson plans include St. Patrick's Day, shamrocks, leprechauns, a pot of gold, basketball, the first day of spring, International Women's Day, and more!

Please note that these 1st & 2nd grade March ELA lesson plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go! This is a digital download which means you will get access to the file right away, and don't have to wait for anything to ship!

For the best deal, grab this resource as part of the Year of ELA Sub Plans Bundle for 1st-2nd Grades.
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pot of gold- 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for March

March Sub Plans for 1st and 2nd Grade Math

These 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for March are packed with St. Patrick's Day math worksheets that your students will love! The March math worksheets will fill several days of your math block or can be used as math sub plans so 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, a March math riddle, a 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 March 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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Are you looking for March curriculum ideas? These March lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade math and ELA are full of St. Patrick’s Day, Basketball & International Women’s Day activities your students will love! These March lesson plans will fill several days of your math and ELA blocks or can be used as sub-plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful activities while you are away.

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

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pot of gold- 1st & 2nd grade march ELA lesson plans

March Sub Plans for 1st Grade & 2nd Grade (ELA)

These 1st & 2nd grade March ELA lesson plans are full of St. Patrick’s Day, Basketball & International Women’s Day activities your students will love! These March lesson plans will fill several days of your ELA block or can be used as March sub-plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful activities while you are away.

The themes in the activities and March lesson plans include St. Patrick's Day, shamrocks, leprechauns, a pot of gold, basketball, the first day of spring, International Women's Day, and more!

Please note that these 1st & 2nd grade March ELA lesson plans are NOT editable. They are print-and-go! This is a digital download which means you will get access to the file right away, and don't have to wait for anything to ship!

For the best deal, grab this resource as part of the Year of ELA Sub Plans Bundle for 1st-2nd Grades.
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pot of gold- 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for March

March Sub Plans for 1st and 2nd Grade Math

These 1st & 2nd grade math lesson plans for March are packed with St. Patrick's Day math worksheets that your students will love! The March math worksheets will fill several days of your math block or can be used as math sub plans so 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, a March math riddle, a 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 March 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 March lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade math include:

 
“March 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.
“March 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 along with the March curriculum ideas!
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!
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
  • These print-and-go thank-you notes are St. Patrick’s Day themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Shamrock 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 shamrock theme!
St. Patrick’s Day 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 checklist 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 lesson plans & 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.
  • March 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!
Saint Patrick’s Pot of Gold 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 in the March lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade math.

The March lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade ELA include:

“March 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.

“March 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 with the March curriculum ideas!

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!

St. Patrick’s Day Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)

  • These print-and-go thank-you notes are St. Patrick’s Day themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.

Shamrock 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 shamrock theme!

St. Patrick’s Day 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 checklist 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: March 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 March

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

Writing Lesson: How To Catch a Leprechaun

  • Students will brainstorm and write about how they would catch a leprechaun. Then they will draw a picture.
  • Includes lesson plan, brainstorming page, writing page, and illustration page.

Opinion Writing Lesson: Is Basketball the Best Sport?

  • Students will write about their opinion about whether basketball is the best sport or not. This ties in perfectly with all the basketball games in March!
  • Includes lesson plan, brainstorming page, and writing page.

Wearing Green & International Women’s Day Reading Prompts & Lesson Plan

  • 2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels- multiple choice or written response with crayon underlining. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is a narrative about wearing green and the other is an informational piece about International Women’s Day.
  • 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 during reading. This lesson can be used over and over.
  • A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included

“Lucky Clover” 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!

Basketball Flap Book Activity

  • Students will draw and color their favorite experience with a basketball inside the flap book. They will also write a short statement.

Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides

  • Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets in the March lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade ELA.
 
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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46 reviews for March Sub Plans 1st and 2nd Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle

  1. Melina P. –

    SO GREAT for quick sub plans or even daily centers.

    Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle

    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      Thank you for the feedback, Melina!

  2. Karen B. –

    What a time saver. Thank you for such great plans – timely and relevant to the classroom. Upon my return I don’t have to worry that it was a “wasted” day.

    Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle

    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      So glad you love it! Thanks, Karen!

  3. Karen P. –

    I haven’t used these yet, but I hope they will help in a pinch. I have had to leave several subs/colleagues in a mess recently.

    Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle

  4. Stephanie G. –

    Thank you

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  5. MaryEsther E. –

    Love these sub plans!

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  6. marla W. –

    great

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  7. Christina W. –

    Great resource!!! Thank you!

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  8. Brandi Plumlee –

    Great Resource! Thank you

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  9. Burdette –

    Such a great resource!

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  10. Parrot Progress –

    These are so helpful! Thanks!

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  11. Ashley H. –

    These are the BEST for a last minute sick day! So many options and activities.

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  12. Erica Prevatt –

    thanks

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  13. Brent L. –

    thank you

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  14. Holly E. –

    I had to be out several days in a row last spring, so this was a much needed resource! Wow…I couldn’t believe how much I got for $6.00! Well worth the price!

    Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle

    • Educate & Rejuvenate –

      Thanks so much, Holly! So glad you loved it!

  15. Heather C. –

    Very helpful! thanks!

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  16. Destiny M. –

    I found this to be very helpful when I was prepping for a sub!

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  17. Tara Clark –

    My students were engaged while using this packet during my absence. The substitute gave me compliments on this recourse as well. Easy to follow and engaging for kids.

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  18. Linda Hemesath –

    I used this when I needed to be gone for 3 days. It worked out great!

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  19. Jenni D. –

    Love this! Makes sub planning so much simpler!

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  20. pennie D. –

    Great for an emergency sub plan.

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  21. Nicole H. –

    Saved me so much time! Thank you.

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  22. Nicole H. –

    Love this resource! Saved me so much time. Happy I got the bundle.

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  23. Melissa Hartnett –

    Great resource.

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  24. Michelle H. –

    This was such a time saver for me while putting together sub plans.

    Reviewed on TPT

  25. Nicole Johnson –

    Great resource! Super easy to use.

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  26. Lindsey O. –

    Great resource to pull from for last minute sub plans

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  27. Donna Holt –

    ty

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  28. Learning with Laney –

    This resource came in handy when I was out in March! All of the lessons were very easy for my sub to follow!

    Reviewed on TPT

  29. 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!

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  30. First Grade –

    I used a few of these pages for my “emergency supply duo”. Thank you!

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  31. Jaclynn B. –

    /great to use for a day you are missing

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  32. The Graceful Teacher –

    This was great when I had to get a last minute sub in March!

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  33. Deborah B. –

    Great resource for those unexpected absences.

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  34. Kyle D. –

    Nice resource!

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  35. Colleen Peterson –

    Great resource!

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  36. Becky C. –

    loved it

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  37. Nicole M. –

    Thank you for this resource that made planning much easier.

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  38. Jennifer Elkins –

    Thank you for easy prep materials for sub plans! I have sub plans ready for each month; this helped fill the March file.

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  39. Lanetta S. –

    Very helpful no prep sub plans. Easy to get ready.

    Reviewed on TPT

  40. Erika Williams –

    This is such an amazing resource! I love it!! It is so helpful!

    Reviewed on TPT

  41. Kayla W. –

    Very helpful when I was in need of a sub. Love the theme and the ease of print and go.

    Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle

  42. Honey N ‘Me –

    My students are have very diverse skills. I purchased both the 1-2 and 3-5 packets. This way each of my students were working on their specific level. Knowing this helped me to relax on the day when a sub was needed.

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  43. Brittany Daniels –

    Used in my first and second grade bilingual classrooms. Kids loved it.

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  44. Anne H. –

    This one was kind of meh, my students didn’t really like it.

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  45. Kristen R. –

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

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  46. Julia G. –

    These March ELA sub plans are both teacher- and substitute-friendly—designed to be engaging, on-theme, and effortless. From leprechaun writing prompts to springtime reading practice, this resource ensures students stay busy with meaningful, print-and-go content.

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