First Grade Arts and Crafts Activities
First Grade Arts and Crafts activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy first grade arts and crafts activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.
Make an Egg Surprise Pop-Up Picture
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Ponder this age-old question while you make a clever egg pop-up picture that hides a special surprise.
Craft a Swan Plant Container
Teach your child about recycling by turning a plastic milk jug into a swan-shaped planter. It might even spark her interest in gardening!
Hear the Gusty Wind Chime
The force of wind plays a powerful part in deconstructing houses in The Three Little Pigs, but it can produce positive things, too! Harness the capacity of wind to make beautiful sounds with this homemade wind chime project. Your child will ...
Create a Football Sculpture
Need a sporty art project to occupy your young athlete? This activity is sure to hit the mark.
Egg Carton Craft Idea: Hatched Chicks
Newly-hatched chicks are one of the cutest Spring things! Now you can have these precocious peeps around any time of year, with this simple egg carton craft idea.
Ribbon Pattern Weave
Weaving is an ancient art that some historians believe predates written history. This magnificent art form has been found across many cultures and geographic regions. Introduce the world of fiber arts to your young child through this unique pattern inspired activity.
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.
Recreate van Gogh's Starry Night
Your child can learn more about Vincent van Gogh's influential style of painting by creating an homage to Starry Night, one of van Gogh's most beloved paintings.
How Colors Affect Mood!
Feeling blue? Explore the world of color science with your child to expand her creative horizons and learn how colors can affect your mood.
Make an "I Feel" Meter
Help your first grader communicate his feelings with this "feeling meter" poster to hang on his bedroom door. Kids can practice reading and expressing what they feel, and hopefully further the harmony in your household!
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