1st Grade 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.
Make an ALL ABOUT ME! Book
Kids love talking about themselves - their likes, their dislikes, and details about everything in between. Spark their interest in writing with a mini-book about their favorite subject - them!
Play with Pulleys
Get a handle on basic mechanics with this simple household exercise.
Experiment with Balloon Science!
Whether your child loves science or just likes to be impressed, this activity will have her begging to learn how it's done. Tell your child that you're going to blow up a balloon without using your mouth. And with a little bit of yeast, you won't have to use magic to make that statement come true.
Explore Volume: Who's Got the Biggest Fist?
Challenge your child to see who in the family has the "biggest" fist.This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hand's on activity to boot.
Geology 101
Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!
Explore Wheels and Axles
You don't need to reinvent the wheel to give your kids a lesson in simple mechanics.
Play Sardine Hide and Seek!
Does the idea of an exciting, engaging, and completely silent game that requires no props sound like a fantasy? Not so! It's just a fine kettle of fish called “Sardines.”
So Silly!: Make Your Own Putty
Your putty should bounce and transfer pictures just like the store-bought stuff. Add food coloring or even a few sprinkles of glitter for your own take on the gooey original!
Make a Nonsense Book!
Helping your child learn to read doesn’t only have to mean using books from the library or from the store. You can make a book of your own—a nonsense book!
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.
