These May kindergarten ELA lesson plans are full of spring and end-of-year-themed activities that your students will love! These May lesson plans will fill several days of your ELA block or can be used as May sub plans so you can rest easy knowing they are busy with meaningful ELA activities while you are away. After all, you deserve an easy day off after a busy testing season! 😉
The themes in the spring activities and lessons include springtime, flowers, Mother’s Day, the end of the year, and looking forward to summer vacation! The monthly themes are so engaging and fun for kids.
This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder!
Table of Contents
A list of everything that is included in the May lesson plans!
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!
Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
These print-and-go thank-you notes are spring-themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
“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 a fun spring theme!
Spring 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: Letter Writing Practice with X, Y, and Z
Students will practice writing the letters X, Y, and Z and identify objects that use their sounds.
Includes lesson plan & 3 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2: Rhyming: Sounds -UMP and -ING
Students will do a cut-and-paste activity to practice rhyming! They will find words to match “JUMP” and “SWING”.
Includes lesson plan & 1 page of cut-out cards and 2 pages for students to sort and paste them.
Writing Lesson: Spring Acrostic Poem
Students will write an acrostic poem- using one word for each of the letters in the word “SPRING”!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
Writing Lesson: Opinion Writing
Students will write a paragraph on whether they think there should be extra homework over the summer.
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers are included
Writing Lesson: Narrative Writing
Students will brainstorm their favorite memories from throughout the year. They will choose one to focus on and write a paragraph and illustrate it!
Includes lesson plan and graphic organizer
Reading Prompts & Lesson
2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels. The first level includes checkboxes and the second level has students write their answers. The second level also prompts students to underline their answers in different colors to show understanding! Choose one to use or use both and differentiate! One of the prompts is Spring themed and another is looking forward to Summer.
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 should be used for a class read-aloud of any narrative story. It is focused on retelling a story. The great thing is that it can be used over and over!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
“Race to Summer” 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! A colored version of the game has also been added in case you want to use it for more than just sub days.
“What I Like About Spring” Art Activity
This interactive art activity has students write 5 things they love about spring and illustrate a picture for each one on the petal of a flower. They will then put it together and decorate it!
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets.
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33 reviews for May Sub Plans for Kindergarten (ELA)
Rated 5 out of 5
MrsMattesonsMunchkins –
I love this! All of the lessons are written out and user friendly! I feel like I could leave these out for a sub if I’m ever in a pinch and I could feel confident that he/she would know exactly what to do! I hope if you make more months like this that there will be a bundle available! 🙂
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Thank you SO much! ☺️ I’m glad you love them! Definitely keep your eyes out for future months and a bundle!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mary Love Houston –
This pack is greatbfor practice or for a sub! There are many great activities. I like the passages the most and hope you will make a pack of just those!
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Thank you so much for the feedback, Mary! I’ll definitely consider doing more of those in the future! 🙂
Rated 5 out of 5
Sabrina McGill –
Perfect for my sub! thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
KIMBERLY B. –
Thanks!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah F. –
Perfect for last minute sub plans in a pinch!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Mary Firestone –
Thank you
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Rated 5 out of 5
Renae B. –
Great resource!
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Rated 4 out of 5
Judy H. –
Excellent!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jennifer L. –
These are wonderful and incredibly thorough. You provide more than enough for a day!
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Rated 5 out of 5
kidzreadingteach G. –
Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
michelle A. –
Love to have these type of activities ready to go for those times when planning for a sub is not option.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Katie B. –
Fun activities for the kids, and also made being gone easier. Great resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
The High Five Teacher –
Awesome!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Allyson C. –
Such a great resource for when I’m unexpectedly out. Thank you
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Rated 4 out of 5
Mrs Morales’ treasures –
Very helpful.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Y B. –
I enjoyed using this product to help me plan for absences. There are often last minute illnesses or appointments that leave very little time for planning. That is when I pull your great resource. Thanks!!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Kimberly K. –
Nicely done. Very useful.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Renee I. –
Love this! Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Big C –
Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Welcome to K-town –
Great resource!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
lisa torgalski –
Great!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ryan C. –
Great resource! Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Cara T. –
This is great practice for the kids when I have a sub. Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
angi V –
Great resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Miss Maiya Gold –
Life saver!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Margaret D. –
Very helpful when I was out!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Devon D. –
Excellent resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
CKLAinFirstGrade –
We are always out 2 days in May for K-screening… this was such an awesome source to help plan for a sub during those tricky last weeks of school.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Kassie K. –
Great resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Wendy G. –
Thanks
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Such a fun resource! Saved me so much time.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Shanna W. –
It was a good resource to add to my sub plans
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Rated 5 out of 5
Erika B. –
na
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MrsMattesonsMunchkins –
I love this! All of the lessons are written out and user friendly! I feel like I could leave these out for a sub if I’m ever in a pinch and I could feel confident that he/she would know exactly what to do! I hope if you make more months like this that there will be a bundle available! 🙂
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Thank you SO much! ☺️ I’m glad you love them! Definitely keep your eyes out for future months and a bundle!
Mary Love Houston –
This pack is greatbfor practice or for a sub! There are many great activities. I like the passages the most and hope you will make a pack of just those!
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Thank you so much for the feedback, Mary! I’ll definitely consider doing more of those in the future! 🙂
Sabrina McGill –
Perfect for my sub! thanks!
Reviewed on TPT
KIMBERLY B. –
Thanks!!
Reviewed on TPT
Sarah F. –
Perfect for last minute sub plans in a pinch!
Reviewed on TPT
Mary Firestone –
Thank you
Reviewed on TPT
Renae B. –
Great resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Judy H. –
Excellent!
Reviewed on TPT
Jennifer L. –
These are wonderful and incredibly thorough. You provide more than enough for a day!
Reviewed on TPT
kidzreadingteach G. –
Thanks!
Reviewed on TPT
michelle A. –
Love to have these type of activities ready to go for those times when planning for a sub is not option.
Reviewed on TPT
Katie B. –
Fun activities for the kids, and also made being gone easier. Great resource!
Reviewed on TPT
The High Five Teacher –
Awesome!
Reviewed on TPT
Allyson C. –
Such a great resource for when I’m unexpectedly out. Thank you
Reviewed on TPT
Mrs Morales’ treasures –
Very helpful.
Reviewed on TPT
Y B. –
I enjoyed using this product to help me plan for absences. There are often last minute illnesses or appointments that leave very little time for planning. That is when I pull your great resource. Thanks!!
Reviewed on TPT
Kimberly K. –
Nicely done. Very useful.
Reviewed on TPT
Renee I. –
Love this! Thanks!
Reviewed on TPT
Big C –
Thank you!
Reviewed on TPT
Welcome to K-town –
Great resource!!
Reviewed on TPT
lisa torgalski –
Great!
Reviewed on TPT
Ryan C. –
Great resource! Thank you!
Reviewed on TPT
Cara T. –
This is great practice for the kids when I have a sub. Thank you!
Reviewed on TPT
angi V –
Great resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Miss Maiya Gold –
Life saver!
Reviewed on TPT
Margaret D. –
Very helpful when I was out!
Reviewed on TPT
Devon D. –
Excellent resource!
Reviewed on TPT
CKLAinFirstGrade –
We are always out 2 days in May for K-screening… this was such an awesome source to help plan for a sub during those tricky last weeks of school.
Reviewed on TPT
Kassie K. –
Great resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Wendy G. –
Thanks
Reviewed on TPT
Nicole H. –
Such a fun resource! Saved me so much time.
Verified review
Shanna W. –
It was a good resource to add to my sub plans
Reviewed on TPT
Erika B. –
na
Reviewed on TPT