Hands-on, game-based learning built for centers, rotations, and small groups. Everything your 1st Grade classroom needs to build strong readers and confident math learners through play. Extra mats are included so multiple students can participate at once: no waiting, no doubling up, no scrambling for materials. Built for the classroom Aligned with all 50 state standards and Canadian provincial curricula Grounded in the Science of Reading Built on the Concrete–Representational–Abstract (CRA) model for math instruction Designed for small-group instruction, centers, and differentiated learning Low prep, high engagement — ready to use right out of the box Spans Pre-K through Grade 5 with intentional skill progression across grade levels Supports IEP goals and RTI/MTSS intervention tiers What kids will learn 📖 Literacy, Phonics & Word Study Read and apply the most common 1st grade high-frequency words Blend letter sounds and decode words with accuracy Distinguish decodable words from tricky/irregular words Master key digraphs: ch, ph, ck, th, sh, wh Learn the 6 syllable types: Silent E, Consonant-le, Open & Closed, Vowel Teams, and more Decode two-syllable words through blending and chunking Manipulate phonemes and count syllables to improve fluency Apply prefixes and suffixes to expand vocabulary and comprehension 🔢 Math Build number sense and place value using ones and tens Represent numbers in standard, picture, and expanded form Compare numbers using greater than, less than, and equal to Tell time on analog and digital clocks to the nearest minute Solve elapsed time problems with growing independence 🧠 Thinking Skills Problem-solving, attention, and strategic thinking through gameplay