1st Grade 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.
Plan Ahead
There is strategy in numbers! Challenge your first grader for the best score in this math game. Select cards with the largest values and add up your totals to see who wins!
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!
Quick Stop
Are you tired of worksheets and flashcards? This card game is a fun way to practice addition or subtraction. Compete for the highest score as you flip over cards. Add up your cards until you reach 100 points. The first one there wins!
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.
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!
Scan for Compatible Sums
Add up to ten in this math game. Scan the cards to find different combinations that equal ten. If you can find them, they're yours! Play against a friend a try to find the most. You'll have great fun practicing addition facts in a whole new way!
Compare and Pair
Match and compare numbers in this fun card game. Your first grader will love the challenge of trying to get rid of all the cards. Work together to find matches among the numbers and suits.
Disclose
Find a deck of cards and get ready to practice your addition and subtraction. Battle for points by flipping over cards and finding their differences. Add up your total earnings to see who wins!
Do Drop In
Practice counting, addition, or subtraction in this math game! Print out a game board and get started. You and your child will take turns drawing cards from a deck to discover how many places to move. With several twists and turns to keep the game exciting, this activity makes math concepts fun.
Learn Opposites with Photography
This photography activity will make opposites come to life for your child as he searches in and around your home for items that represent opposites. He will also be able to use what he creates to make his own game of concentration!
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