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.
Make a Fairy Tale Felt Board
The next time you and your child find yourselves with a particularly dull Wednesday evening or weekend afternoon, and you're looking for a project to pass the time, try this Fairytale Felt Board activity.
Make a Native American Sandpainting
Whether you're teaching your children about the Native peoples of the American Southwest or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is the perfect activity for you and your child to enjoy together.
Make a Soap Carving
Have your child imitate the masters or create her own work of art with a bar of soap!
Make a "Fish Story" Cartoon
Use recycled household materials to make this creative "story cartoon" tray that can help your first grader build reading comprehension skills while having a hilarious time!
