1st Grade

The HWT First Grade program emphasizes printing lowercase letters correctly and using them in words and sentences.

  • 1st Grade Printing Teacher's Guide and My Printing Book student workbook introduce students to lowercase letters, review capitals, and teach word and sentence skills to prepare students for writing in all their classes.
  • Big Sheet Draw and Write Paper. Wide Notebook Paper, and Draw and Write Notebook help students write easily and legibly on the correct size lines.
  • Hands-on manipulatives including the Slate Chalkboard, Blackboard with Double Lines, and Magic C Bunny help students practice letters, numbers, and words as they develop the language for letters, sequence for formation, reversal-free writing, and more.

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1st Grade Materials and Books

  • New Edition! My Printing Book

    Price: $6.35 Code: MPB Grade: Gr. 1

    My Printing Book is the workbook for first grade students or those working at that level.
    Download Sample Pages

  • New Edition! 1st Grade Printing Teacher's Guide

    Price: $6.35 Code: TG1ST Grade: Gr. 1

    Guide for the student workbook, My Printing Book. Tips for 1st grade teachers, parents and therapists. Lesson plans for easy, effective instruction. Daily plan for post workbook practice.
    Download Sample Pages

  • Rock, Rap, Tap & Learn CD

    Price: $10.50 Code: ROCK Grade: K-Gr. 1

    Coordination and rhythm are used to develop self-esteem and body awareness in this upbeat and rocking CD.
    Click Here to access Song Previews

  • Slate Chalkboard

    Price: $3.75 Code: SLT Grade: Pre-K-Gr. 1

    Forming capital letters and numbers on the Slate Chalkboard is the next step in writing readiness. The chalkboard is made of real slate, measuring 4" x 6", in a sturdy wood frame. The smiley face at the top left corner orients children and reinforces top-to-bottom, left-to-right directionality. The fun and tactile slate lessons prepare children for pencil and paper.

  • Blackboard with Double Lines

    Price: $6.35 Code: BB Grade: K-Gr. 4+

    The Blackboard with Double Lines is used to teach lowercase letters and writing in title case (10" x 17").
    Download Blackboard Activities

  • Gray Block Paper (104 sheets)

    Price: $4.50 Code: GB Grade: Gr. K-1

    Package includes 26 pages each of four styles of gray block paper: Starting Corner, Center Starting, Alphabet/Number and Blocks for Words.

  • Big Sheet Draw and Write Paper (100 sheets)

    Price: $6.50 Code: BSP Grade: Gr. K-1

    This is a big sheet and just perfect for practicing. It is 11" × 17" double sided (100 sheets). Use to write full length sentence or to build your own journal.

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    Wide Double Line Notebook Paper

    Price: See Options Code: WidePaper Grade: Gr. K-1

    Use this paper for student writing activities. These lines are spaced 5/16" apart.

  • Draw and Write Notebook (48 pages)

    Price: $2.75 Code: DAW Grade: Gr. K-1

    Draw and Write Notebook (48 pages, Gr. K–1) with wide double lines, has room for student pictures and creative writing. The first half has pages with drawing space at the top and 5 sets of double lines below. The second half has the same pages on the left side. The right side pages have 8 sets of double lines. The notebook may also be used for copying or journal writing.

  • Pencils for Little Hands

    Price: $8.25 Code: PEN Grade: K-Gr. 2

    These 4" golf pencils with erasers are perfect for the little hands of K–1 students. Each box contains 144 pencils.

  • Print Alphabet Desk Strips

    Price: $1.10 Code: PAS Grade: K-Gr. 2

    These strips adhere to student desks as a visual clue for letter formation. Each sheet has four 2" × 10½" desk strips.
    Download the HWT Print Alphabet

  • Print Wall Cards

    Price: $6.35 Code: PDC Grade: Pre-K-Gr. 2

    These black and white cards go above the board in a classroom and are available in both print and cursive. The letters and numbers are printed on 18 card stock pages. Each set makes a 16½' display. Print Wall Card images may be colored.
    Download Sample Wall Card

  • Little Chalk Bits

    Price: $3.75 Code: LCB Grade: Pre-K-Gr. 4+

    Little Chalk Bits are great for little hands. They make writing on the Slate and Blackboard fun while helping children develop hand coordination and fine motor skills.

    • 200 – 1" chalk bits

  • Little Sponge Cubes

    Price: $2.25 Code: SC Grade: Pre-K-Gr. 4+

    These sponges are just the right size for doing Wet–Dry–Try on the Slate Chalkboard and Blackboard with Double Lines.

    • 100 – ½" cubes per bag

  • Double Line Sentence Strips

    Price: $5.25 Code: DSS Grade: K-5

    Double Line Sentence Strips These sentence strips are the perfect size for teachers to model sentences and words using HWT double lines. They're great for bulletin boards and words walls. Each set contains 100 3" x 24" strips.

  • Double Line Chart Tablet

    Price: $24.00 Code: TAB Grade: K-Gr. 4

    This double lined chart paper is designed to be used with a classroom easel. This paper measures 24" by 32". Each tablet has 30 sheets. They are packaged as a set of 2 tablets.

  • Magic C Bunny Puppet

    Price: $16.00 Code: BUN Grade: Pre-K - 3

    The Magic C Bunny helps children remember how to use the c stroke to begin certain letters. The capital letters C O G Q and lowercase letters a d g o q begin with Magic C.