1st Grade Early Finisher Page 2

Grade level

1st grade

Time

About 15 minutes

Topic

Early finisher activity packets

Answer key

Yes, page 2 of the PDF

Kids practice

Independent work, Spiral review, Problem solving

What kids do

“Done early? Try these puzzles on your own, then find a friend for dots and boxes.”

Printed on the sheet:

1. 2 Count the tally marks. Write the number.
2. 3 Circle the word that does not belong.
3. 4 Dots and boxes with a friend: take turns drawing one line. Close a box? Write your first letter in it.
4. 5 Draw a map of your bedroom. Label 3 things in it.

Words on this sheet

catdogcowpencilredapplebluegreenhatonesixten

Teacher tip

Teach dots and boxes with a partner before kids play on their own.

How to use it

• Let kids keep unfinished pages in a folder to come back to.
• Use the pages as a quiet activity for a sub day.
• Keep a few copies in an early finisher bin so they are always ready.

Watch for

Pages that are always too easy or too hard. Pick the grade that fits the child.

Talk about it

• Which part was the hardest?
• What would you change to make it harder?

Take it further

Let kids share their drawings or riddles with the class.

US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.