1st Grade Math Spiral Review Activities: Morning Work Worksheets for Practice

The jump to first-grade math can feel overwhelming, especially for struggling learners. It's easy for kids to start feeling discouraged when they're not doing well or understanding what they're learning. That's why it's important that you give your students practice opportunities every day! This 1st Grade Math Spiral Review is the ideal way to offer short, consistent practice opportunities and help students build the confidence they need to be successful.

This first grade morning work bundle includes everything you need for the entire year and is designed to take less than 15 minutes a day from start to finish (including time to discuss & review)! The printable spiral review includes lots of models and is an effective way to target the skills students need without overwhelming struggling or reluctant learners.

If you're looking for the best resource to help your students master 1st grade math standards and you're hoping to avoid frustration for your struggling or reluctant learners, your search is over! Your students will begin the year by reviewing kindergarten math standards to refresh and build confidence. Move on to daily math 1st-grade practice. Finally, end the year by previewing second-grade math standards. Download the preview to learn more about what you can expect from this Math Spiral Review for Grade 1.

Your download includes:

✔ 36 weeks of standards-aligned spiraled math practice pages

✔ At-a-glance scope & sequence for easy planning & prep

✔ Instructional guide with student objectives & Tier 3 vocabulary

✔ Answer keys

Please note: If you are teaching virtually or have students who need opportunities to manipulate pieces as they work through the math process, this resource is also available in an interactive digital math spiral bundle or as a print & digital math spiral bundle.

This First Grade Math Spiral Review includes:

1) Student-friendly formatting 

• Clear, easy to read problems 
• Single page formatting for less paper waste
• 5 skills daily for the whole week to build confidence
• Weekly reflection to encourage goal setting and metacognition

2) Approachable practice with key grade-level math standards & skills including: 

• Place value to 100
• Adding & subtracting with and without visual supports
• Fact Families
• Skip counting by 1s, 5s, 10s
• Using data to generate bar graphs and tally charts
• Determining time
• Identifying and counting coins (U.S. Currency)
• Measurement & Geometry of 2D and 3D shapes
• And so much more! 

4) Teacher support materials

• Scope & sequence
• Key Tier 3 vocabulary listed for each week
• Pre-written student objectives provided weekly 
• Answer Keys for all problems
• Tips for preparation and implementation

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The Benefits of Using a Math Spiral Review

❑ Daily practice builds routine and structure for practice

❑ Less overwhelming to reluctant or struggling learners

❑ Helps identify students who may need additional support

❑ Encourages discussion about skills & strategies

Ways Teachers Like You Have Used This Resource:  

• Daily warm-ups or bellringer
• During whole group or small group instruction
• Tutoring
• Homework
• Home learning
• Digital classrooms or remote learning
• Formative assessment & progress tracking
  

Here's what teachers & homeschoolers say about this Math Spiral Review: 

♥ “I absolutely love this product! The format works really well when your kiddos don't get things the first time and need constant practice. There are tons of morning work packets out there, but honestly, this format truly helps students master the 5 skills each week… This format allows 5 continuous days of practice of the same 5 skills. It has helped my students tremendously! Thank you for the time you put into this as it has made my life easier! :)”  - Michelle H. 

♥ I am obsessed with this resource! My students loved it, too! Thank you so much for making it! - Boston B. 

♥ Everyone needs to use this resource. It was amazing. It pushed my students to a higher level. One of my most favorite resources I have purchased!  - Jacy L. ♥  “Oh. My. Goodness. No prep is right! I love this. Such a lifesaver this has been for me! THANK YOU!” - Sandra M. 

♥ This is a fantastic resource for your Math classroom.  It is so great that I can use the grade level spiral for my on level and a lower grade spiral for my Resource kiddos.  They are accessing and practicing skills on a daily basis.  It is SOOOO helpful that I can pop the digital version into my Google Classroom for those students who are on "extended absences." Thank you!  - Natalie M. 

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More Spiral Review Resources in the Daily Math Spiral…

• 2nd Grade Math Spiral 
• 3rd Grade Math Spiral
• 4th Grade math spiral
• 5th Grade math Spiral
• 6th Grade Math Spiral
• 7th Grade Math Spiral
• 8th Grade Math Spiral

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