1st Grade Sub Plan Bundle: Emergency Substitute Plans for the Whole School Year is your complete, stress-free solution for unplanned absences. With 12 months of no-prep lesson plans and engaging standards-aligned activities, this bundle ensures your students keep learning—even when you can’t be there.
Each month’s plan is thoughtfully themed around seasonal topics and paired with a read-aloud, writing task, math practice, and science or social studies activities. Just print and go—or assign digitally with the included tech-friendly materials.
No more scrambling when you're under the weather. These sub plans were created by a classroom teacher who knows what it’s like to be caught off guard. Now, you can take a sick day with confidence and care for yourself without sacrificing your students’ learning.
💡 Why Teachers Love It:
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✅ Truly no-prep: Everything you need for a full day is included
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✅ Aligned to 1st grade standards across content areas
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✅ Seasonal themes and engaging read-alouds
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✅ Editable sub binder for easy customization
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✅ Can be reused, mixed, or extended for multiple days off
📦 What’s Included:
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✅ 12 seasonal sub plan sets (September–August)
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✅ BONUS any-time space-themed plan
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✅ Reading, writing, math, science/social studies & SEL
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✅ Optional ELA centers & math games
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✅ Editable sub binder + prep checklist
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✅ Links to digital read-alouds & bonus videos
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✅ Teacher notes, directions & answer keys
📚 Monthly Topics & Read-Alouds:
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September – Miss Nelson is Missing | Community Helpers
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October – The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Firetruck | Fire Safety
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November – The Relatives Came | Family & Thanksgiving
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December – Wish Tree or William’s Winter Nap | Winter Holidays Around the World
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January – A Bed for Bear | Winter Animals
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February – The Tooth | Dental Health
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March – Mossy | Spring & Seasons
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April – The Great Kapok Tree | Earth Day
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May – Tar Beach | Summer Safety
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June – Sunflower House | Sunflower Life Cycle
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July – Clark the Shark | Ocean Life
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August – Library Lion | School Citizenship
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Bonus Plan – Life on Mars | The Sun & Solar System
🧩 Perfect For:
❤️ What Teachers Are Saying:
“One of the BEST purchases I’ve made all year… something for every subject and all very engaging!” – Jen M.
“An absolute lifesaver. I walk to the copier, print the day, and I’m done. HIGHLY recommend!” – Sarah D.
Click “Add to Cart” to finally feel prepared—no matter what the school year throws at you.
