1st Grade Sub Plan Bundle | Emergency Substitute Plans for the Whole Year

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:

• ✅ Truly no-prep: Everything you need for a full day is included

• ✅ Aligned to 1st grade standards across content areas

• ✅ Seasonal themes and engaging read-alouds

• ✅ Editable sub binder for easy customization

• ✅ Can be reused, mixed, or extended for multiple days off

📦 What’s Included:

• ✅ 12 seasonal sub plan sets (September–August)

• ✅ BONUS any-time space-themed plan

• ✅ Reading, writing, math, science/social studies & SEL

• ✅ Optional ELA centers & math games

• ✅ Editable sub binder + prep checklist

• ✅ Links to digital read-alouds & bonus videos

• ✅ Teacher notes, directions & answer keys

📚 Monthly Topics & Read-Alouds:

• September – Miss Nelson is Missing | Community Helpers

• October – The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Firetruck | Fire Safety

• November – The Relatives Came | Family & Thanksgiving

• December – Wish Tree or William’s Winter Nap | Winter Holidays Around the World

• January – A Bed for Bear | Winter Animals

• February – The Tooth | Dental Health

• March – Mossy | Spring & Seasons

• April – The Great Kapok Tree | Earth Day

• May – Tar Beach | Summer Safety

• June – Sunflower House | Sunflower Life Cycle

• July – Clark the Shark | Ocean Life

• August – Library Lion | School Citizenship

• Bonus Plan – Life on Mars | The Sun & Solar System

🧩 Perfect For:

• Emergency sub days

• Mental health days

• Unexpected absences

• Long-term sub coverage

• Fridays or light instructional days

• Distance learning backups

❤️ 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.