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.
Host a Backyard Olympics
Who needs Beijing? Gather the neighborhood kids together and host your own Olympics, right in the backyard! Not only will everyone get some exercise, but as Junior statistician, your kid will practice some key graphing skills.
Learn Sight Words with a Water Game!
Try this goofy, outdoor game to build your child's reading and spelling abilities. Not only will you both have fun splashing around outside, but she'll be improving her reading skills at the same time!
Make Bottle Cap Magnets
Create personalized bottle cap magnets to hold up your kids' creations using favorite drawings, family photographs, or even magazine cut-outs.
Spinning Science: Disappearing Color!
Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!
Make a Cupid's Arrow Tossing Game
Your child can take on Cupid's role by orchestrating an arrow tossing game among some friends.
Sculpt Clay Snowflakes
You don't have to brave the chill to enjoy the beauty of winter. Make sparkly snowflake sculptures and experience winter from the comfort and warmth of your home.
Drinking Gourd Window Cut-Out
In this craft your child will create her own Drinking Gourd to hang in her window. Not only is this an excellent way to learn about African-American history, but it also provides fine motor practice.
Make a Native American Sandpainting
Whether you're teaching your children about the Native peoples of the American Southwest or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is the perfect activity for you and your child to enjoy together.
Make an Alphabet Block Menorah
Make a Menorah while learning your ABC's with this easy craft.
Design a Tied-Up Tutu
If your little girl dreams of being a ballerina, this tutu is just the thing. Don't worry if you aren't good with a needle--making this no-sew tutu is as easy as tying your shoe!
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