The First Grade Wing
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St. Louis, Missouri, United States
About the store
We’re sisters with a shared passion for early childhood education and a heart for helping teachers.
Together, we bring over 15 years of classroom experience across preschool, kindergarten, and the primary grades. Our goal is to create resources that are practical, engaging, and truly useful for busy teachers.
Mary taught kindergarten for 13 years and pre-K for 2 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy and specializes in early reading development, phonics, and foundational skills for young learners.
Sarah has taught preschool through third grade and currently teaches first grade. She holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and brings hands-on, current classroom experience to every resource we create.
Together, we combine:
Real classroom-tested ideas
Strong literacy foundations
Developmentally appropriate practices
Simple, teacher-friendly formats
As sisters and educators, we love creating materials that make teaching easier and learning more meaningful. Every resource is designed with real students—and real teachers—in mind.
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Black History Month Biographies, Coloring Pages bundle
Black History Month Biographies 14 Important Black Americans | First Grade Reading Passages Celebrate Black History Month while building early literacy skills! This engaging biography bundle introduces first grade students to 14 important Black Americans through simple, age-appropriate, one-page reading passages. Each biography is written with first grade readers in mind, using clear sentences, accessible vocabulary, and a supportive format that builds confidence and comprehension. Perfect for
K - 3rd
Black History, Reading
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
Celebrate Women’s History Month with engaging, easy-to-read biographies designed just for first graders! This growing bundle includes 9 one-page printable readers, each highlighting an inspiring woman in history (such as Amelia Earhart, Michelle Obama, Simone Biles and other trailblazers). Each reader features simple, decodable text, age-appropriate vocabulary, and a student-friendly layout that builds confidence while introducing young learners to important historical figures. Perfect for whole
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Reading, U.S. History
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Michelle Obama BUNDLE
Make Women’s History Month meaningful and academically rich with this engaging Michelle Obama bundle designed specifically for first graders! This comprehensive resource introduces students to Michelle Obama through differentiated reading and writing activities that build both literacy skills and historical understanding. This bundle includes: • A short, one-page informational text • A first grade easy reader with simple, student-friendly language • Comprehension questions to check for under
K - 3rd
Reading, U.S. History, Writing
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Michelle Obama easy reader
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, printable easy reader book designed especially for first graders! This biography highlights the achievements of Michelle Obama using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about an inspirin woman who made a difference in our world.
K - 2nd
Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Michelle Obama BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History - Michelle Obama Writing prompts
Inspire thoughtful writing during Women’s History Month with these engaging, first-grade friendly writing prompts all about Michelle Obama! This resource introduces students to the life and leadership of Michelle Obama while guiding them to reflect, respond, and connect through age-appropriate writing activities.
K - 2nd
U.S. History, Writing
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Michelle Obama BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Michelle Obama with Comprehension
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history (such as Michelle Obama) using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courageous women who made a differ
K - 3rd
Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Michelle Obama BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history, such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courageous women who made a d
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Katherine Johnson
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history (such as Katherine Johnson) using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courageous women who made a dif
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Frida Kahlo
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history (such as Frida Kahlo and other trailblazers) using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courageous wo
K - 3rd
Art History, Coloring Pages, Reading
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Taylor Swift
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history (such as Taylor Swift and other trailblazers) using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courageous w
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Music
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
Black History Month - Stevie Wonder
This resource supports educators by combining first-grade reading practice with simple social studies content. The clear text and low-distraction, black-and-white images help students focus comprehension while learning about important historical figures. Ready to print and go, this is easy to use for independent work, small groups, or whole-class instruction, saving teachers time and supporting diverse learners.
K - 3rd
Black History, Music, Reading
Also included in: Black History Month Biographies, Coloring Pages bundle
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Amelia Earhart
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history (such as Amelia Earhart and other trailblazers) using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courageous
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Ruby Bridges
Celebrate Women’s History Month with engaging, easy-to-read biographies designed just for first graders! This growing bundle includes 25 one-page printable readers, each highlighting an inspiring woman in history, such as Ruby Bridges. Each reader features simple, decodable text, age-appropriate vocabulary, and a student-friendly layout that builds confidence while introducing young learners to important historical figures. Perfect for whole group lessons, small groups, independent reading, lite
K - 2nd
Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Helen Keller
Celebrate Women’s History Month with engaging, easy-to-read biographies designed just for first graders! This growing bundle includes 25 one-page printable readers, each highlighting an inspiring woman in history, such as Helen Keller. Each reader features simple, decodable text, age-appropriate vocabulary, and a student-friendly layout that builds confidence while introducing young learners to important historical figures. Perfect for whole group lessons, small groups, independent reading, lite
K - 2nd
Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Eleanor Roosevelt
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history (such as Eleanor Roosevelt and other trailblazers) using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courage
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Sandra Day O'Connor
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history (such as Sandra Day O'Connor) using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courageous women who made a d
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Holiday Reader - Easter
Make learning about Easter as a secular holiday simple, meaningful, and engaging for your first graders! This one-page emergent reader introduces young students to the basics of Easter in a non-religious way using easy-to-read sentences, predictable text, and supportive vocabulary. It’s perfect for building reading confidence while learning about holidays and traditions around the world, accompanied by a cute coloring page.
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Informational Text, Reading
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Simone Biles
Celebrate Women’s History Month with engaging, easy-to-read biographies designed just for first graders! This growing bundle includes 25 one-page printable readers, each highlighting an inspiring woman in history such as Simone Biles. Each reader features simple, decodable text, age-appropriate vocabulary, and a student-friendly layout that builds confidence while introducing young learners to important historical figures. Perfect for whole group lessons, small groups, independent reading, liter
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Reading
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
FIRST GRADE Women's History Month - Maya Angelou
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this engaging, one-page printable reader designed especially for first graders! Each biography highlights an inspiring woman in history (such as Maya Angelou and other trailblazers) using simple, age-appropriate text that supports early reading development. This easy-to-print reader is perfect for whole group lessons, guided reading, literacy centers, independent work, or take-home practice. Students build reading confidence while learning about courageous w
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Poetry, Reading
Also included in: FIRST GRADE Women's History Month Biography BUNDLE
Black History Month - Serena Williams
This resource supports educators by combining first-grade reading practice with simple social studies content. The clear text and low-distraction, black-and-white images help students focus comprehension while learning about important historical figures. Ready to print and go, this is easy to use for independent work, small groups, or whole-class instruction, saving teachers time and supporting diverse learners.
K - 2nd
Black History, Informational Text, Reading
Also included in: Black History Month Biographies, Coloring Pages bundle
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About the store
Experience
We’re sisters with a shared passion for early childhood education and a heart for helping teachers.
Together, we bring over 15 years of classroom experience across preschool, kindergarten, and the primary grades. Our goal is to create resources that are practical, engaging, and truly useful for busy teachers.
Mary taught kindergarten for 13 years and pre-K for 2 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy and specializes in early reading development, phonics, and foundational skills for young learners.
Sarah has taught preschool through third grade and currently teaches first grade. She holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and brings hands-on, current classroom experience to every resource we create.
Together, we combine:
Real classroom-tested ideas
Strong literacy foundations
Developmentally appropriate practices
Simple, teacher-friendly formats
As sisters and educators, we love creating materials that make teaching easier and learning more meaningful. Every resource is designed with real students—and real teachers—in mind.
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