1st Grade Activities

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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.

Christmas Cookies ... For the Birds!

Here's a way to forgo the messiness of a bird feeder! Your child can give her favorite winged neighbors a tasty holiday snack with these easy-to-make "cookies"!

First Grade | Snacks

Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel: Make it Out of Clay

As the song goes, your child can make his own dreidel out of clay, and modeling clay works best! It dries quickly, is quite tidy, and can easily be decorated with marking pens.

First Grade | Construction & Sculpture

Pet Presents: Make a Fabric Chase Cat Toy

For cats that love to run and pounce (and 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 to construct them, using a not-too-sharp needle.

First Grade | Fabric Projects

Craft Glittery Holiday Greetings

Your child will enjoy treating friends and family to a sparkling surprise greeting made uniquely by her! This very special holiday card making activity will help your child improve her fine motor skills as she creates dazzling objects with simple lines.

First Grade | Paper & Glue Crafts