Printable First Grade May Thematic Unit Bundle

File Type: Digital PDF 

Page Count: 327 pages 

Your entire May, planned and prepped.

This all-in-one Ready. Set. TEACH! bundle was designed to make your month smoother with standards-aligned, no-prep resources that follow a clear scope and sequence for first grade success. With 327 total pages (including worksheets, activities, labels, covers, and teacher forms), this complete May First Grade Thematic Unit has everything you need for a full month of themed learning, literacy growth, and hands-on fun!

What’s Included:

May First Grade Daily Morning Work — 25 pages

Daily one-page review sheets divided into multiple sections, with one quick practice activity for each core subject. A simple, consistent way to reinforce key skills and build independent work habits each morning.

May First Grade Daily Math — 22 pages

A variety of spring-themed math review activities covering addition and subtraction within 20, adding and subtracting 10 using a 100s chart, and place value with tens and ones. Students also practice coin identification, skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s, graphing, comparing height, identifying 2D and 3D shapes, and telling time to the nearest 15 minutes.

May First Grade Daily Science of Reading — 23 pages

Targeted phonics instruction focused on vowel teams:

Weeks 1–2: OI & OY (boy, toy, coin, foil)
Weeks 3–4: OW & OU (now, how, house, loud)

Designed to strengthen decoding skills, spelling patterns, and reading fluency through structured daily practice.

May First Grade Daily Sight Words — 21 pages

Daily practice of high-frequency words: know, were, want, our, your, any, only, going, because, just. Engaging reading and writing activities help students build automaticity and confidence.

May First Grade Daily Writing — 25 pages

A structured weekly routine that guides students through the writing process:

Monday: Weekend Wheel
Tuesday: Labeling
Wednesday–Friday: Informative Writing

Each week includes a mentor text, followed by a graphic organizer, fact planner, and final draft with drawing space and an editing checklist to support strong, organized writing.

May First Grade Daily Reading — 32 pages

Nonfiction reading passages with engaging spring themes like May Showers, Earth Day, Pond Life, and Animals in Spring. Activities focus on comprehension, finding details, phonics and vocabulary, sequencing, and labeling to support deeper understanding.

May Daily Handwriting — 21 pages

Handwriting practice focused on middle /o/ and /u/ CVC words, including sentence writing and picture labeling. Builds writing fluency, phonics application, and pencil control.

May 1st & 2nd Grade Science — 11 pages

First and second grade-focused science activities pulled from the full May Science set. Supports observation, labeling, sorting, and early scientific thinking through hands-on learning.

A Bouquet For Mom Writing Craftivity — 3 pages

Students create a bouquet of paper flowers filled with writing about a special person—creative, hands-on, and perfect for a meaningful keepsake.

My School Memories Flipbook Writing Craftivity — 8 pages

An interactive flipbook where students capture their favorite moments and highlights from the school year. A fun and reflective end-of-year activity.

May Coloring Pages — 12 pages

May-themed coloring pages perfect for quiet centers, early finishers, calm transitions, or creative brain breaks.

May Mazes and Word Searches — 12 pages

A collection of May-themed mazes, word searches, word scrambles, and crosswords that build problem-solving, spelling, and vocabulary skills in a fun, engaging way.

May Writing Pages — 12 pages

Four writing layouts across three May themes—farm, garden, and school—perfect for free writing, drawing and labeling, or sentence building.

May Words Posters — 4 pages

Two posters—May Words and Spring Words—each available in both full color and black & white. Ideal for word walls, writing centers, and vocabulary support.

May Seasonal Activity Packs (1st–2nd Grade)

No-Prep Mother’s Day Keepsake Pack: Crafts, Writing & Activities

A meaningful collection of Mother’s Day keepsake activities including writing pages, crafts, interviews, and coupons. Each page includes an alternate “Special Person” version for inclusive classroom use. Includes 1st and 2nd grade pages from the full set.

No-Prep End-of-Year Keepsake Pack: Crafts, Writing & Activities

Celebrate the end of the school year with memory-filled activities including keepsake pages, a teacher interview, writing and craft projects, plus a teacher note and certificate of completion. Includes 1st and 2nd grade pages from the full set.

 

Additional Craftivities 

My Mom Blooms Writing Craftivity — 11 pages
A sweet flower craft that students create and gift to their mom or a special person, paired with writing to describe what makes them special. A meaningful keepsake students will be proud to share.

Ready for Next Year! Backpack Writing Craftivity — 7 pages
A fun lift-the-flap backpack craft where students reflect on their school year and share what they’re excited for next. A perfect end-of-year reflection activity that builds excitement and pride.

I Love My Mom Writing Craftivity Wheel — 5 pages
An interactive spinning wheel craft that reveals writing all about a student’s mom or special person—engaging, hands-on, and perfect for a heartfelt gift.

Look How I Grew Flower Writing Craftivity — 4 pages
A reflective flower craft where students share how they’ve learned and grown throughout the school year—perfect for celebrating progress and building confidence.

The Book of Mom Writing Craftivity — 12 pages
A detailed flipbook filled with thoughtful writing all about a special person, combining creativity and writing into a keepsake families will treasure.

My School Year Time Capsule Writing Craftivity 
A meaningful time capsule craft where students collect writing, drawings, and special memories from the school year to look back on in the future.