First Grade Arts and Crafts Activities
First grade is a year of firsts: your child's first full day of school, the first time she'll write a small story herself, and the first time she'll read a complete book cover to cover. We've got dozens of wacky reading and math activities, cool science experiments, and indoor and outdoor games to keep the learning fun.
Make Spider Sandwiches
These simple, wheat sandwiches are easy to make and can be a fun part of any child's meal. They also make a delicious tray for a Halloween get-together.
Create Awesome Apple Note Cards!
Here's a fresh fall activity for your child: create awesome apple note-cards! Whether she's giving it out as a birthday greeting to a family member or taking her teacher an apple on the first day of school, this hand-made card will be sure to brighten someone's day.
Serve Scary Eyeballs!
Get into the spirit of Halloween with this recipe that has you creating these ghastly, scary eyeballs with some hard boiled eggs and olives.
Make a Nest in a Basket Snack!
Running out of after-school snack ideas for your young one? Make a Nest in a Basket! Simply shape and bake shredded wheat and coconut into a basket, and fill it with some yogurt and grapes for a satisfying treat that's sure to please.
Make a Lunchbox Magnet Board
Here's a way to get your kids involved in the process of preparing healthy school lunches, and build up early literacy skills while they're at it!
Transfer Your Art onto a T-shirt!
Use this activity to transfer your child's drawing masterpieces onto t-shirts and tote bags! Your child will go bonkers when he sees his own creations on a piece of clothing, and they make great gifts! It requires some computer knowledge, but the results are well worth it.
Craft A Home-Made Kaleidoscope
Here's an arts and crafts activity that'll teach your child about the color spectrum and mirror science with this beautiful kaleidoscope made of household items!
More Than Cookies: 8 Easy Cookie-Cutter Crafts
Cookie cutters aren't just for gingerbread men anymore. You can use cookie cutters to make anything, from necklaces to fun food shapes to festive greeting cards. Here are 8 easy and creative ways to make use of your shapely cookie cutters!
Create a Classroom Pop-Up Book
Make going back to school fun with this surprising pop up book! Your child can create a classroom design filled with desks chairs, tables, and more that will pop up to life each time a page is turned.
Host a Clothesline Art Show
Showcase your child's art by throwing a fantastic backyard art show with just some clothesline and clothespins.
