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.
Yes, No, You Got It!
It is important to have a good understanding of numbers and their values. This guessing game combines logic with number sense. All you need is a deck of cards to get started!
Bake Hanukkah Gelt Cookies
Here's a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah. They make a great addition to the dessert buffet or fantastic edible place cards.
Make a Kid-Friendly Magnetic Menorah!
One of the most well-known and integral traditions of Hanukkah is lighting the menorah. Your little one may be a bit remiss that he can't participate in the lighting, so help him craft his own magnetic menorah that he can safely "light"!
Disclose
Find a deck of cards and get ready to practice your addition and subtraction. Battle for points by flipping over cards and finding their differences. Add up your total earnings to see who wins!
Quick Stop
Are you tired of worksheets and flashcards? This card game is a fun way to practice addition or subtraction. Compete for the highest score as you flip over cards. Add up your cards until you reach 100 points. The first one there wins!
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!
Double Trouble
Try this competitive card game! Your child will practice doubling numbers as you flip over cards. Try one-digit or two-digit numbers, or more!
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!
Last Draw
Critical thinking is an important skill! Play this card game with your child and practice using a variety of strategies. "Last Draw" will help your child develop decision making and problem solving skills that are necessary to succeed in math!
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!
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