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 Changing Leaves Scratch Art
Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.
Make Your Own Reading Tour Pointer
Help your first grader practice his sight words by creating a reading pointer and having him take the family on a house-wide reading tour!
Make a DIY Chalkboard
Brighten up any playroom with this snazzy DIY chalkboard! Invite your child to practice her writing, math, and art skills on this decorative piece that she's sure to enjoy!
Host a Hawaiian Luau
If you're looking for an easy party idea that involves delicious and nutritious foods, a fun costume element, and can transport kids to another culture, a luau might be just the ticket.
Create Pressed Leaf, "Stained Glass" Window Art
First-graders spend a lot of time learning to identify, group, and categorize natural phenomena all around them. In this activity, help your first grader investigate and categorize leaves while you create a beautiful and classic window decoration together.
Fourth of July Patriotic Streamers
Here's a bright, patriotic summer decoration you and your child can make together, to hang on a porch or a fence to catch the breezes of the season. It's even got a "green" twist so that you and your child can show your patriotism by celebrating the holiday in an eco-friendly way!
Create a Shoebox Habitat
First graders are imaginative story-builders, constantly thinking of plots and characters as they go through their day. By creating a shoebox habitat with your child, you'll put those budding creative instincts to good use and help him expand on some of the science concepts he's learning in school!
Decorate Your Own Patriotic Cup Huggers!
This Fourth of July, keep those icy drinks cold by making your very own personalized, patriotic cup holder! This is a great activity for the whole family to do together on a warm summer day.
Make a Father's Day Crown!
On Father's Day, Dad is the "king," right? Here's an adorable project for your early reader to make. You'll only need a few simple materials and a good sense of fun to create this special crown
A Homemade Cell Phone Case for Dad
How many dads actually wear ties anymore? Instead of giving dad a present he'll only use twice a year, steal one of his seldom-worn ties to make a cool iPod or cell phone case.
