These September lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade include perfect September curriculum themes! Your 1st-grade and 2nd-grade students will love these fall math activities and ELA exercises. You can use these September lesson plans for several days of your math and ELA block or as emergency sub plans 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 September 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 September Lesson Plans for 1st & 2nd Grade Math include:
“September 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.
“September 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 in the September lesson plans for 1st & 2nd grade math!
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!
Fall 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.
Fall 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 a fun fall theme!
Fall 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 September curriculum themes activities, 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 and fall math activities to 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 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.
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!
Acorn Alley 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 September Lesson Plans for 1st & 2nd Grade ELA include:
“September 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.
“September 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 these September 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!
Fall- 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 September curriculum themes activities 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 A, B, and C
Students will practice writing the letters X, Y, and Z and identify objects that use their sounds. Back to school themed!
Includes lesson plan & 3 worksheets
ELA Lesson #2: Rhyming: Sounds -ALL and -AMP
Students will do a cut-and-paste activity to practice rhyming! They will find words to match “FALL” and “CAMP”.
Includes lesson plan & 1 page of cut-out cards and 2 pages for students to sort and paste them.
Writing Lesson: Autumn Acrostic Poem
Students will write an acrostic poem- using one word for each of the letters in the word “SCHOOL”!
A lesson plan and 2 graphic organizers included
Writing Lesson: The Day It Rained Acorns
Students will illustrate and write a story about the day it rained acorns
Lesson plan and comic page included
Writing Lesson: How To Make Apples with Peanut Butter
Students will write and illustrate how to make apples with peanut butter
Includes lesson plan and graphic organizer
Sequencing Lesson: How To Rake Leaves Cut & Paste
Students will cut and paste the pictures in order and write each step of the process.
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 Labor Day themed and another is about raking leaves!
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 for any narrative story. It is focused on the main idea. The great thing is that it can be used over and over!
Lesson plan and graphic organizer included
“Unbe-LEAF-able” 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.
Acorn Craftivity
This interactive apple craftivity has students write a fun story and illustrate it. 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!”
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53 reviews for September Sub Plans 1st and 2nd Grade Math and ELA Mini Bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Tori B. –
I LOVE these sub plans. Many that I have seen or purchased are very vague. I love that it is all explained and very detailed. Thank you so much, I will definitely be purchasing more!
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Educate & Rejuvenate –
Thank you so much, Tori!
Rated 5 out of 5
Shananigans In School –
Thank You! This will help in making sub plans easier!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Katie0214 –
Thanks for creating such a quality product!
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Catherine T. –
Might be able to relax when I’m out now.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Tammy S. –
What a great resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Raquel C. –
These were such a time-saver at the end of last year! Looking forward to using these when I take a day off for my daughter’s first day of preschool… thanks so much!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Lori R. –
Great resource.
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Stephanie G. –
Wonderful resource!
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Kristin Holm –
Thank you for helping to make a teachers busy schedule less stressful
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Rhiannon Roper –
Lifesaving…
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Arrie Zaruba –
Saved my life! Thank you so much!
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Jennifer B. –
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Carmen Gallagher –
Helpful!
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Shannon H. –
Thank you for this great resource!
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Megan A –
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Ashley M. –
This has made creating sub plans so easy and stress free.
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Sheila I. –
Great Resource!
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Calista G. –
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Lori T. –
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Melinda S. –
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Erin H. –
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Rated 4 out of 5
Jennifer L. –
Some of these were handy, but the first couple I used had errors. Overall, it was nice to have this for back to school.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Suzanne K. –
Thanks for saving me!!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Reynold’s Campers –
We used this resource for our Planning Days and PD days. The resource is great!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Amber B. –
Such a great help for emergency sub plans. It makes learning fun for the kids when the teacher is away.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Denise P. –
Great resource!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Thank you for this wonderful resource. I used it for surprise distance learning for my SpED class. Very much needed! Thank you
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nicole H. –
Awesome activities! Saved me so much time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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!
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Amanda,
Thank you! So glad that these simplified the dread sub plan process for you!
Rated 5 out of 5
Squirrel Queen –
Great resource to have on hand, just in case.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Bostick’s Bunch o’ Resources –
Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Ashley C. –
Thanks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Stacey Northern –
Thank you
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Rated 5 out of 5
Stephanie G. –
Great for emergency sub plans.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Brandi Plumlee –
Great way to be prepared for a sub. Everything is ready to go!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jessica B. –
I left these plans with a sub and I didn’t have to worry if she would understand the directions at all! The kids enjoyed the activities as well!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
TeacherPeach – Learning on My Mind –
I love to use themed substitute plans when I need a multiple day resource. This gives a break from the regular routine and students have the opportunity to practice skills we have already worked on. I can do a brief check to see what needs more instruction. Great resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah C. –
This was a huge help and preparing my sub bin this year.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Kawanza B. –
My students loved this resource and it was user-friendly!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Zeinab H. –
I was happy to see a bundle that had a theme and was differentiated. I like how there are different subjects, and skills levels within this packet. It came in handy for sub plans!!
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Kori K. –
This resource was amazing for quick sub plans when I had to be out unexpectedly
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Micaela M. –
This resource saved my back! I had an emergency sub come in one day and these lesson plans were so detailed and easy to understand for my students to complete!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Kelsie B. –
Thank you! This was a big help for September substitutes!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
STEM Notes –
This resources was extremely helpful when I was planning for some unexpected absences. It made planning for a sub quick while providing quality activities for my students to complete. The direction where also clear and easy for a sub to follow.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Lauren G. –
Thank you for creating such an engaging resource! I’m glad I got to use this with my students.
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Rated 5 out of 5
PeaceLovePrimary –
Very useful. Thank you! My students were very engaged.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 5 out of 5
Rachel W. –
Thank you so much for this resource! This helped prepare me for a sub quickly when I was sick.
Reviewed on TPT
Rated 4 out of 5
Mary E S. –
Thanks for helping to make my life a bit easier! These are great!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Jessica G. –
Great mix of skills! Perfect for reviews and easy to follow sub plans!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rated 5 out of 5
Abby S. –
These sub plans help me make plans quick that are also efficient!
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Tori B. –
I LOVE these sub plans. Many that I have seen or purchased are very vague. I love that it is all explained and very detailed. Thank you so much, I will definitely be purchasing more!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Thank you so much, Tori!
Shananigans In School –
Thank You! This will help in making sub plans easier!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Katie0214 –
Thanks for creating such a quality product!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Catherine T. –
Might be able to relax when I’m out now.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Tammy S. –
What a great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Raquel C. –
These were such a time-saver at the end of last year! Looking forward to using these when I take a day off for my daughter’s first day of preschool… thanks so much!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Lori R. –
Great resource.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Stephanie G. –
Wonderful resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Kristin Holm –
Thank you for helping to make a teachers busy schedule less stressful
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Rhiannon Roper –
Lifesaving…
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Arrie Zaruba –
Saved my life! Thank you so much!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Casey W. –
Great product!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jennifer B. –
This saved me!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Paula S. –
Thanks
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Carmen Gallagher –
Helpful!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Shannon H. –
Thank you for this great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Megan A –
Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Ashley M. –
This has made creating sub plans so easy and stress free.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Sheila I. –
Great Resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Calista G. –
Thank You!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Lori T. –
Thanks
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Lanetta S. –
Thank you
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Melinda S. –
Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Erin H. –
Thank you!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jennifer L. –
Some of these were handy, but the first couple I used had errors. Overall, it was nice to have this for back to school.
Reviewed on TPT
Suzanne K. –
Thanks for saving me!!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Reynold’s Campers –
We used this resource for our Planning Days and PD days. The resource is great!
Reviewed on TPT
Amber B. –
Such a great help for emergency sub plans. It makes learning fun for the kids when the teacher is away.
Reviewed on TPT
Denise P. –
Great resource!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Thank you for this wonderful resource. I used it for surprise distance learning for my SpED class. Very much needed! Thank you
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
Nicole H. –
Awesome activities! Saved me so much time.
Verified review · Individual resource in this bundle
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!
Reviewed on TPT
Educate & Rejuvenate –
Amanda,
Thank you! So glad that these simplified the dread sub plan process for you!
Squirrel Queen –
Great resource to have on hand, just in case.
Reviewed on TPT
Bostick’s Bunch o’ Resources –
Thanks!
Reviewed on TPT
Ashley C. –
Thanks!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Stacey Northern –
Thank you
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Stephanie G. –
Great for emergency sub plans.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Brandi Plumlee –
Great way to be prepared for a sub. Everything is ready to go!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jessica B. –
I left these plans with a sub and I didn’t have to worry if she would understand the directions at all! The kids enjoyed the activities as well!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
TeacherPeach – Learning on My Mind –
I love to use themed substitute plans when I need a multiple day resource. This gives a break from the regular routine and students have the opportunity to practice skills we have already worked on. I can do a brief check to see what needs more instruction. Great resource!
Reviewed on TPT
Sarah C. –
This was a huge help and preparing my sub bin this year.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Kawanza B. –
My students loved this resource and it was user-friendly!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Zeinab H. –
I was happy to see a bundle that had a theme and was differentiated. I like how there are different subjects, and skills levels within this packet. It came in handy for sub plans!!
Reviewed on TPT
Kori K. –
This resource was amazing for quick sub plans when I had to be out unexpectedly
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Micaela M. –
This resource saved my back! I had an emergency sub come in one day and these lesson plans were so detailed and easy to understand for my students to complete!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Kelsie B. –
Thank you! This was a big help for September substitutes!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
STEM Notes –
This resources was extremely helpful when I was planning for some unexpected absences. It made planning for a sub quick while providing quality activities for my students to complete. The direction where also clear and easy for a sub to follow.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Lauren G. –
Thank you for creating such an engaging resource! I’m glad I got to use this with my students.
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
PeaceLovePrimary –
Very useful. Thank you! My students were very engaged.
Reviewed on TPT
Rachel W. –
Thank you so much for this resource! This helped prepare me for a sub quickly when I was sick.
Reviewed on TPT
Mary E S. –
Thanks for helping to make my life a bit easier! These are great!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Jessica G. –
Great mix of skills! Perfect for reviews and easy to follow sub plans!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle
Abby S. –
These sub plans help me make plans quick that are also efficient!
Reviewed on an individual resource in this bundle