Contact UsPenguin Math and Literacy Printables for January
January can feel long in the classroom. Students are settling back into routines after winter break, and we often need activities that work without adding more to the ever growing list of to dos.
Because of that, these Penguin Math and Literacy Printables were created to make January planning easier. The penguins in winter theme keeps students engaged while the consistent format supports independence and focus.
Most importantly, everything is no prep. You can simply print the pages, place them in your routine, and feel confident that students are practicing essential math and literacy skills.
Why This Resource Works So Well in January
After winter break, students benefit from predictable routines and familiar expectations. For that reason, these penguin themed worksheets follow a consistent layout while still feeling fun and seasonal.
In addition, the pages are designed to be student friendly. Clear directions and focused skills allow learners to work independently, which helps teachers regain instructional momentum in January.
What Skills Are Included
This pack includes 50 math and literacy worksheets designed for Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade learners. Most of our printable resources are designed over the grade level band because we know students come to use with varying ability levels. The variety of skills and levels makes it simple to differentiate for homework, stations, small groups, and seat work.
Math Skills Practiced
Students will build confidence with
• Counting and representing numbers
• Teen numbers and ten and more
• Number bonds and decomposing numbers
• Comparing numbers
• Skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
• Addition within 10 and 20
• Subtraction within 5, 10, and 20
• Doubles and doubles plus one
• Telling time to the hour, half hour, quarter hour, and five minutes
• Two dimensional and three dimensional shapes
• Partitioned shapes
• Ordinal numbers
Literacy Skills Practiced
Penguin themed literacy pages support
• Beginning sounds and vowel sounds
• L blends
• CVC and CVCe words
• Read and trace sentences
• Handwriting practice
• Uppercase and lowercase matching
• Missing letters
• Singular and plural nouns
• Winter vocabulary and compound words
• Short reading comprehension passages
• Writing prompts including opinion and response writing
Try Penguin Printables Free First
We know how important it is to see exactly what you are getting before purchasing. That is why we created a Try It Free sample so you can test these pages with your students.
You can grab the free sample here and decide if it is the right fit for your classroom.
How We Use These Penguin Printables
We love how flexible this resource is. Use a page each day for morning work. Place them in work bins or math and literacy centers. Save them for sub plans or unexpected schedule changes. Differentiate your skills work while keeping the same consistent look of materials for students.
Because the format stays consistent, students quickly learn what to do. That independence is especially helpful in the winter months when we’ve settled into the routine and students are more mature and capable of being independent.
Grab the Full Penguin Math and Literacy Pack
If you are ready for a simple way to keep students engaged while reinforcing essential skills, you can find the full resource here:
Penguin Math and Literacy Printables Winter Worksheets January No Prep K 2
Positively Penguins All Around
If you are ready to go into penguin mode, we’ve got you covered! Be sure to look into these classroom critters for more learning and fun.
Penguin Math Craft Winter Centers and January Bulletin Board
More January Classroom Ideas You May Like
If you are planning ahead for the rest of January, here are a few other posts teachers find helpful during this time of year:
• Winter themed math centers for Kindergarten through second grade
• No prep January worksheets to simplify planning after winter break
Winter Math and Literacy Workstations for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade
