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.
Paint with Q-Tips!
Use Q-tips to create a variety of squishy paint brushes that are incredibly fun and easy to use! This "tip painting" project was designed especially for children with special needs, although most any child will find this activity delightful.
Make Felt Pillows
Let your child express himself with a personal statement in pillow form! He'll have a blast attaching colorful felt cut-outs to his pillow in wild and wacky designs.
Make a Milk Carton Bird House
Whether it be butterflies in the summer or animals at the zoo, kids are generally drawn to wildlife. Think about how excited your child will be to watch birds flock to his very own homemade bird feeder!
Scrapbook with Envelopes
This activity is a slight variation on scrapbooking, swapping expensive albums and pages for everyday envelopes. Include your child by teaching him how to use multiple envelopes to create an accordion-style photo book.
Make Pop-Up Puppets
Everyone enjoys puppet shows, and now your child can host his own! Using plastic cups, dowels, and fabric, you can make a fun puppet that pops up out of its cup when in action and hides out of sight when not in play.
Craft a Native American Worry Doll
Ancient Indian tribes believed that if they told their worries to tiny dolls and placed them under their pillows at night, the dolls would take care of all the worrying for them. With clothespins and fabric, your child can set his own troubles away!
Sparkle Snow Men
Is it too cold to go outside? Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman, but sometimes the weather just does not want to cooperate. Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise!
Make Flower Pot Music
Turn flower pots into a unique musical instrument with this inventive activity! Your child will be a musician in no time and this activity will give him a great opportunity to learn about music and sound.
Ice Skate With Wax Paper
In some parts of the United States it does not get very cold in the winter. With this activity your child can "ice skate" in any weather, no matter where you live!
Try, Try Again: Practice and the Brain
Does practice really make perfect? Check out some of these ideas for how to help your child use practice to boost her brain power!
