Lesson Plans by Grade Level

As a teacher or school administrator, you likely already have enough on your plate. The time spent in your classroom with your students is precious. Every minute counts when it comes to building young minds to become the thinkers and doers of tomorrow. With so much of your time being taken by teaching, grading and classroom management, an unexpected illness or family emergency can throw your schedule into chaos. Taking time away from your classroom duties for any reason is a disruption you can’t easily afford, especially when you have to write detailed lesson plans for your substitute to follow.

That’s why we at Daybreak Lesson Plans have created scripted substitute lesson plans that will ensure your students receive the best instruction, even in your absence. No matter what takes you out of your classroom, you can rest easier knowing that the plans created by Daybreak Lesson Plans will keep your students on track.

Made by Teachers for Teachers

Daybreak Lesson Plans offers a variety of plans written by teachers with years of classroom experience and a strong understanding of current Common Core standards and principles. With one hour, half-day and full-day plans available, Daybreak Lesson Plans helps guarantee not a single minute will be wasted in your classroom, even when you can’t be there to help your students. We offer you comprehensive lesson plans in the following subjects:

  • Math lesson plans (lessons listed here can be removed based on client feedback
  • English language arts lesson plans

What to Expect

The process couldn’t be simpler. All you need to do is choose your grade level and the corresponding standards. Then, download the lesson plans that fit your needs and send them to your school secretary or directly to your substitute. The lessons are fully scripted, engaging and based in Common Core standards. Plus, they come with exit tickets so you’ll know exactly what your students learned while you were out of the classroom. Lesson plans are available at a discount when you buy a bundle, and there are no subscription fees.

Our lesson plans are prepared by knowledgeable, experienced classroom teachers with extensive understanding of Common Core standards. Our teachers have prepared these plans to be engaging and effective no matter what the subject. That means, even the most inexperienced substitute teacher should have no trouble using them successfully in your classroom.

Try Our Lesson Plans Today!

Your time in the classroom is extremely valuable, for you and your students. Having to step outside of the classroom due to illness or any other reason is something no teacher looks forward to doing. However, with fully prepared lesson plans from Daybreak Lesson Plans, you’ll be able to keep your students engaged and learning without worrying about spending hours preparing your substitute. Whether you’re teaching math, language arts, science or history, Daybreak Lesson Plans can help your students get the quality instruction they need, even when you can’t be in the classroom.

 

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You are a Pot of Gold!

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kindergarten Grade • Printables
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You are a Pot of Gold!

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kindergarten Grade • Printables

Subject:
Seasonal/Holiday, Spring, Saint Patrick's Day, Social Emotional

Type:
Printables

Skills: Social Emotional, Holidays

Description: A printable for teachers or students to fill in and give to different students to make them feel special. Also included is a printable for the student to fill in and color to practice self-love, self-affirmation, and boost self-confidence.

$1.00

Winter Holiday Creative Writing

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Winter Holiday Creative Writing

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kindergarten Grade • Mini Lessons with Activity

Subject:
Seasonal/Holiday, Winter Holidays, Winter, ELA

Type:
Mini Lessons with Activity

Skills: Holidays, Creative Writing

Description: Choose a character and setting from mix and match cards to inspire a holiday creative writing piece. Students use a story map template to help them organize their writing. (Grades K-5)

$1.00

Winter Adjectives

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Winter Adjectives

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade • Mini Lessons with Activity

Subject:
Seasonal/Holiday, Winter Holidays, Winter, ELA

Type:
Mini Lessons with Activity

Skills: Listening & Speaking, Parts of Speech, Writing, Word Choice

Description: Follow this activity to get your students circulating through the room as they identify adjectives, all the while practicing with Listening & Speaking skills.

$1.00

Wall of Fame

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Wall of Fame

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kindergarten Grade • Freebies, Mini Lessons with Activity

Subject:
Beginning of the Year, Social Emotional

Type:
Freebies, Mini Lessons with Activity

Skills: Social Emotional Any Subject Area Desired

Description: Help foster an environment of pride and support! Together with your class create a place to display work they are proud of. Work as a class to acknowledge each other's strengths and build a community of students who support and encourage one another.

$0.00

Valentine’s Day Chain Links Activity

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Valentine’s Day Chain Links Activity

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Kindergarten Grade • Mini Lessons with Activity

Subject:
Seasonal/Holiday, Valentine's Day

Type:
Mini Lessons with Activity

Skills: Holidays, Listening & Speaking, Writing

Description: Have your student’s create this fun Valentine’s Day Chain Link while they practice asking & answering questions, listening, and then writing their answers in complete sentences. This is a great way to incorporate literacy into your holiday celebrations. (For Grades K-5)

$1.00

Understanding Fractions on a Number Line

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Understanding Fractions on a Number Line

3rd Grade • 1 Lesson Plan

Subject:
Math, Numbers and Operations Fractions

Type:
1 Lesson Plan

Skills: Work in collaborative partnerships Practice key math vocabulary Attention to precision by constructing arguments and critiquing of reasoning Utilize a number line to represent fractions ...

Description: Learning concepts in different ways allows our 3rd graders multiple "pathways" to discover and understand.  Grab this engaging, lightly-scripted 1 hour lesson for a quick option to reteach fractions.  Your students will:

  • Work in collaborative partnerships
  • Practice key math vocabulary
  • Attention to precision by constructing arguments and critiquing of reasoning
  • Utilize a number line to represent fractions
  • Explain their understanding using an exit ticket to help inform your next instructional steps
 

CCSS: 3.NF.A.2, MP.6, MP.3, SL.3.1.D

$2.00