First Grade Math 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.
Over the Edge
Addition is not for the faint of heart! Roll the die, and cross your fingers for a big number. Add that number to your total and race to earn 30 points. Be careful not to go over 30, though!
Shake 'em Up
Practice adding in a whole new way! Shake those dice and try to roll big numbers. Add them up and cross your fingers. If your sum is larger than the other players', you win!
Double Trouble
Try this competitive card game! Your child will practice doubling numbers as you flip over cards. Try one-digit or two-digit numbers, or more!
Ten-Twenty-Thirty
Try this single-player addition game! All you need is a deck of playing cards to get started. Try to find sums of 10, 20, or 30 in order to clear cards.
Play Builders and Bulldozers!
Help your child stay healthy, fit, and active with this high-energy aerobic activity that strengthens the heart and lungs. Since each child must keep track of her own score, this game also offers some good mental math practice.
Create an African Flag Notebook
Employ Africa's flags to introduce shapes and other basic mathematical concepts to your child. He will create an African flag reference book that will also bring his drawing skills into play, making a great keepsake!
Play Subtraction Sacks
Have your child play with subtraction sacks to increase her understanding and memorization of subtraction facts. This kinesthetic learning activity will get her actively involved in math!
Learn the Basics: Time and Money
Time and money are two of the necessities of life, but for your child the abstract nature of these concepts probably make them a mystery. Incorporate time and money activities into his everyday life to make them easier to grasp.
Master Measurement
Standard units of measurement may seem like second nature to an adult, but to children they can seem like a foreign language. Familiarize your child with measurement by incorporating it into real-life activities.
Take the Boredom Out of the Back Seat!
Thinking about taking a road trip? Here are some simple ways to pass the time that you and your child can do together.
