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.
Create Seashell Texture Prints
Perfect for a hot summer day, this cool art project has your child painting a beautiful, textured print from seashells.
Make Tissue Paper Prints
Here's an activity that has your first-grader experimenting with the math concept of multiples by letting her create her own printing plate. All you need is some cardboard and tissue paper to get started!
Craft a Rocking Horse
Rock it with this home-made rocking horse! Here's an activity that uses recyclable materials to create a classic, old-fashioned toy for your child to play with.
Create a Polar Bear Habitat!
Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat. And who knows? The interest you nurture may someday result in your child becoming part of the solution to help protect these great animals!
Explore the Four Seasons!
Help your child visualize the changes that come with each season with this fun arts and crafts project. He'll learn about the changes in an apple tree throughout the year and grow his nature science knowledge while he's at it.
Make Fingerprint Art and Boost Those Writing Skills!
Get your hands dirty and paint with your fingers! Your fingerprints, that is. With this activity, you'll help your child develop the fine motor coordination she needs to master writing!
Foil Embossing: "Popping" off the Page
Create interesting art that "pops" off the page! Foil embossing uses simple materials and tools to inspire your child to create an intricate and illuminating design filled with patterns, shapes, and pictures.
Create a Garden Art Box
Drawing outside and getting inspiration from nature is fun to do, especially in warm, summer weather. In this activity, allow your first grader to draw almost anywhere by letting him create his own garden art box.
Create an Origami Puppet
Here's a fun and tactile way to help your first grader build up crucial reading skills--create this adorable origami puppet!
Make a Recycled Candle!
Think there's no use in saving those old candle stubs? Think again! Do this project with your child to teach her about recycling. It makes a great Earth Day activity but can be used any time of the year!
