Grade 1 Science Teacher Toolkit for Matter, Energy, Earth Systems, and Living Things
Make science hands-on, visual, and engaging for your Grade 1 students with this all-in-one teacher toolkit.
Aligned with the 2023 Alberta Science curriculum, this resource is packed with anchor charts, vocabulary cards, sorting games, and interactive activities that build student understanding and confidence.
This toolkit is perfect for whole-class lessons, small groups, centers, or bulletin board displays. It gives you the teaching supports you need without hours of prep time.
PLEASE NOTE: These supports are already included in my full-year Grade 1 Science Units. This toolkit is for teachers who only want the anchor charts, vocabulary, and activities without purchasing the complete units.
What’s Included Matter
- Tier 3 Vocabulary Cards
- 10 Anchor Charts
- Sorting Game
- Bulletin Board Letters
- 15 Would You Rather Questions
Energy
- Anchor Chart
- Tier 3 Vocabulary Cards
- Words & Definitions Sorting Cards
- “How Things Move” Sorting Cards
- Movement Cards (great for brain breaks)
- Bulletin Board Letters
- 11 Would You Rather Questions
Earth Systems
- 5 Anchor Charts
- Conversation Pictures (oral language & critical thinking)
- Seasons Sorting Cards
- Helpful vs. Harmful Sorting Cards
- Seasonal Changes Cards
- Tier 3 Vocabulary & Definition Cards
Living Things
- 8 Anchor Charts
- Living vs. Non-Living Sorting Cards
- Plant vs. Animal Sorting Cards
- Conversational Chat Picture Cards
- “Where to Find Plants and Animals” Cards
- “Things We Get from Plants and Animals” Sorting Cards
- Bulletin Board Letters
Tier 3 Vocabulary & Definition Cards
Why Teachers Love It
✅ Saves time with ready-to-use teaching supports
✅ Builds science vocabulary and understanding with Tier 3 words
✅ Anchor charts make learning visual and accessible
✅ Sorting games and movement cards keep students active and engaged
✅ Aligned with the 2023 Alberta Science curriculum
Note: These supports are already included in my full-year Grade 1 Science Units. This toolkit is for teachers who only want the anchor charts, vocabulary, and activities without purchasing the complete units.