1st grade Genre Writing Holidays Resources

Santa Wish List Template

This Santa letter template is great for kids who want a little extra structure when writing to Mr. Claus. Try our Santa letter template this Christmas season.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

What Are You Thankful For?

Worksheet

What Are You Thankful For?

Children practice gratitude in this fall-themed worksheet that invites them to write down the things they are grateful for.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Chinese New Year: Mini Lantern Template

Worksheet

Chinese New Year: Mini Lantern Template

Use this paper template to create a miniature lantern with your own wishes for the coming year.

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Thank You Card For Nurses

Worksheet

Thank You Card For Nurses

Write a thank you card to your local nurses to express your gratitude for their hard work on Labor Day.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Write a Christmas Story

Worksheet

Write a Christmas Story

Write a Christmas story in this holiday-themed writing worksheet.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Giving Thanks

Worksheet

Giving Thanks

Feeling grateful is what Thanksgiving is all about! Let your first grader express his gratitude with a fun drawing activity.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Most Inspirational People: MLK Jr. and His Dream

Worksheet

Most Inspirational People: MLK Jr. and His Dream

Take inspiration from MLK's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this thoughtful activity.

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Santa Letter Template

Worksheet

Santa Letter Template

Help Santa out by making him a wish list. Have your child fill-in the blanks with this Santa letter template, and send the letter off to the North Pole!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Story Starter: Alien Birthday Party

Worksheet

Story Starter: Alien Birthday Party

This story starter featuring an alien leaving to attend a birthday party will spark the imagination and provide writing practice, too!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Happy Easter Drawing Paper

Worksheet

Happy Easter Drawing Paper

Is your child excited for Easter? He can draw anything he wants, and label it too, with this blank Easter drawing page.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Easter Acrostic Poems

Worksheet

Easter Acrostic Poems

Celebrate Easter by trying your hand at acrostic poetry!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Holiday Letter Template

Worksheet

Holiday Letter Template

Is your child excited to write his letter to Santa? Here is a printable letter page, where he can write his Christmas wishes, and then color a picture!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Elf Notes

Worksheet

Elf Notes

Santa rewards kids on the nice list ... but what about his sneaky elves? Make your kids giggle this Christmas with these silly elf notes.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Easter Creative Writing #5

Worksheet

Easter Creative Writing #5

Have you seen the Easter Bunny? Help your first grader write his very own Easter story. He'll recall some fun memories, plus he'll build writing skills!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Easter Creative Writing #10

Worksheet

Easter Creative Writing #10

What is your favorite Easter candy? Before you dive into those chocolate treats, write a creative story about the best Easter egg goodies.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Decorate for Halloween

Worksheet

Decorate for Halloween

It’s time for Halloween and the houses are getting all decorated! Help kids get into the Halloween spirit by drawing decorations on a house, then write a narrative about the house.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

DIY Birthday Banner

Activity

DIY Birthday Banner

Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

Father's Day "How To" Book

Activity

Father's Day "How To" Book

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder

Activity

Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder

Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

Valentine Party Blower Messages

Activity

Valentine Party Blower Messages

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting

Activity

Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

Write a Concrete Poem For Mom

Activity

Write a Concrete Poem For Mom

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

New Year's Gift

Activity

New Year's Gift

Make these simple homemade New Year's gifts with your child this holiday season to give to friends and family, each with a special message inside.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

Make a Career Book!

Activity

Make a Career Book!

Celebrate Labor Day with this fun activity. Show your child how to make a "career book" and explore the many jobs that people have, while practicing writing.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

Homemade Valentine's Gift

Activity

Homemade Valentine's Gift

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Activity

1st grade Genre Writing Holidays Resources