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Extend your October read-aloud with Spookley the Square Pumpkin classroom activities that reinforce comprehension skills like sequencing, story elements, and main idea—perfect for centers, small groups, or whole-class lessons.
This list of 20 pumpkin read alouds for first grade includes fiction and nonfiction titles that build vocabulary, teach science concepts, and support comprehension all October.
This blog shares 5 pumpkin writing activities for first grade, with strategies for building vocabulary, modeling sentences, using prompts, and supporting independent writing.
Pumpkin Investigation Day in first grade turns seasonal fun into real science learning. This post shows how to plan, prep, and run a hands-on lab day with structured activities that support observation, measurement, and vocabulary.
Apple Day is a great way to bring fall learning to life in your first grade classroom. This post shares cross-curricular Apple Day activities that cover reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and art—all designed to be hands-on, manageable, and connected to your teaching goals. You’ll also find printable resources, planning tips, and ideas to help you create a memorable celebration your students will love.
Looking to add writing into your Apple Day celebration or fall literacy plans? These ten apple-themed writing activities are designed for first grade and support a variety of skills—from sequencing and opinion writing to labeling and storytelling. Each idea is easy to implement and pairs perfectly with our Free Apple Writing Paper, making it simple to bring seasonal learning into your writing block.