1st Grade Activities

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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 a "Word Slider"

Make learning word families more hands-on and interactive with this simple craft that has your kindergartner or first grader using paper plates and card stock to make "word sliders."

Kindergarten | First Grade | Reading

Make a Family Cookbook

Compile your child's favorite family recipes into a family cookbook! This activity is a great way to preserve your family recipes, help your child get to know family members, and practice his reading and writing!

First Grade | Reading | Writing

Directions First: Reading to Draw

Here's an activity that'll encourage your young artist to read. Invite your child to decode directions on colors, numbers, and shapes in order to create cool pictures he can add to his art collection!

First Grade | Reading | Arts and Crafts

X Marks the Spot: Make a Fire Escape Plan

Fire safety is important for everyone to learn, but it's especially important that your first grader know what to do in case of a fire emergency. This activity will help your family prepare escape routes in case of a fire, and lets your child have fun at the same time!

First Grade