First Grade Activities
Browse through our first grade activities, or use the selector below to pick a subject. You'll find many first grade activities to keep your child learning on the fly, all year long. From fun holiday activities to subject specific ones there are many 1st grade activities to choose from.
Play Turtle Tag
Kids are sure to love this new twist on the classic game of tag. Not only is it fun and energetic, it also teaches problem solving and gets kids thinking about how turtles move.
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.
Pet Presents: Make a Fabric Cat Chase Toy
For cats that love to run and pounce (what cat doesn't?) this fabric chase toy is likely to be a huge hit! It's so easy to make that even young children will be able make them.
Play Placemat Place Value
With a little help from grownups, almost anything can equal math discovery for kids. Take ordinary drinking straws, for example: fun for drinking juice and even for spitballs when you're not looking, but also fabulous for learning math.
Lucky Number
In this math game, the lucky number is 13! All you need is a deck of playing cards to begin practicing your addition facts in this fun activity. Use cards to create a game board, which you will scan looking for sums of 13.
Make Stenciled Heart Paintings
Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day art project! Simple, easy-to-follow steps make this activity perfect for younger children.
Create a Coiling Snake
In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil. In the end, he'll have a coiling critter to hang up and enjoy!
Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Coffee filter snowflakes are an easy winter craft and a good way to involve children of all ages in holiday decorating.
Make a Valentine's Mobile
You can use old Valentine's Day cards to make this pretty mobile, which will brighten your child's room long after the roses have wilted and the candies have been eaten.
Dots and Boxes
Check out this fun strategy game! Challenge your young student to practice his critical thinking skills while enjoying a little quality time together. You'll take turns connecting dots and trying to claim squares. Making thoughtful choices is necessary in order to win this game!
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