First Grade Math 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.
Numbers in Between
Compare and order numbers in this fun math card game. You and your first grader will work together to evaluate whether or not a number statement is true. Grab a deck of cards, print out a game board, and get started!
Cover Up
Check out this exciting way to practice addition! This two player game uses dice to get its point across. Players add up numbers to find different sums. There is plenty of repetition, which makes this game a fun alternative to flash cards.
Do You Read Me?
Being able to read a written number aloud correctly is an important skill to master. In this activity, you'll use a deck of cards to form numbers and practice saying them out loud.
Over the Edge
Addition is not for the faint of heart! Roll the die, and cross your fingers for a big number. Add that number to your total and race to earn 30 points. Be careful not to go over 30, though!
Plan Ahead
There is strategy in numbers! Challenge your first grader for the best score in this math game. Select cards with the largest values and add up your totals to see who wins!
Scan for Compatible Sums
Add up to ten in this math game. Scan the cards to find different combinations that equal ten. If you can find them, they're yours! Play against a friend a try to find the most. You'll have great fun practicing addition facts in a whole new way!
Save the Ducklings
Sneak a little addition and counting practice in with this creative game! Your kindergartner or first grader will love trying to save all of the ducklings from the trap! Add up the total when you roll the dice and count out those ducklings. Hopefully, they will be safe in your hands!
Shake 'em Up
Practice adding in a whole new way! Shake those dice and try to roll big numbers. Add them up and cross your fingers. If your sum is larger than the other players', you win!
Compare and Pair
Match and compare numbers in this fun card game. Your first grader will love the challenge of trying to get rid of all the cards. Work together to find matches among the numbers and suits.
Do Drop In
Practice counting, addition, or subtraction in this math game! Print out a game board and get started. You and your child will take turns drawing cards from a deck to discover how many places to move. With several twists and turns to keep the game exciting, this activity makes math concepts fun.
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