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.
Make Jumbo "Cupcake" Crayons
Finally there's a solution for all of those broken crayon stubs! This whimsical activity magically melts all the pieces together to create giant, multi-colored "cupcake" crayons.
Write Secret Messages!
Your child will feel like a secret agent when you teach her this cool art trick. Write her an "invisible" message with white crayon, then watch her amazement as she paints over what looks like a blank piece of paper and sees a picture emerging.
Create Thanksgiving Finger Puppets
Help your child make these charming Thanksgiving finger puppets. Then, use them to reenact the first Thanksgiving.
Give Thanks: Make a Cornucopia Table Setting
A cornucopia is the traditional table decoration of Thanksgiving. Let all your Thanksgiving guests join the celebration by slipping their own thank-yous into the cornucopia before the meal.
Make Thanksgiving Teepee Place Cards
Keep your child busy and entertained this Thanksgiving by enlisting her to make the table's place cards! She'll be delighted to have such an important job and she'll improve her spelling and fine motor skills along the way.
Make Holiday Thank You Cards
Kids love the holidays because they're full of family, tradition, and - oh yes - gifts. Use this opportunity to teach your child the good manners of sending thank you cards. Your child will get some great writing practice in, too!
DIY Decorating: Family Tree Nametags
Make a family tree, literally! This fun and easy project is the perfect way to help your first grader remember who's who, practice her handwriting, and decorate for Thanksgiving.
Create Popsicle Stick Puppets!
Forget store bought puppets. Teach your child how to make puppets out of popsicle sticks to put on an original puppet show, with pizazz! He will strengthen his fine motor skills as he cuts, pastes, and decorates his miniature figurines.
Play Concentration ... With a Twist!
Concoct your own Concentration game! This take on the classic game of Concentration is far more interesting than playing with regular cards. Your child's own picture perfect face is used as the image that she matches up with its pair!
Ribbon Pattern Weave
Weaving is an ancient art that some historians believe predates written history. This magnificent art form has been found across many cultures and geographic regions. Introduce the world of fiber arts to your young child through this unique pattern inspired activity.
