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.
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!
Make 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.
Learn Opposites with Photography
This photography activity will make opposites come to life for your child as he searches in and around your home for items that represent opposites. He will also be able to use what he creates to make his own game of concentration!
Turn Your To-Do List Into an Advent Calendar
Reinvent your family's list of holiday to-dos as an advent calendar countdown! Your little one's counting, handwriting, and fine motor skills will be given a boost as your errands and responsibilities become a manageable day-to-day project!
Build an Igloo!
You don't need to head to the Arctic to explore life in an igloo. Your child can build her own at home. All you need is water, empty milk containers, and some super cold weather!
Construct a Spotted Dalmatian Costume
Why buy a mass-produced Halloween costume when you and your child can make one in just a few simple steps? There's no need to be an expert sewer or even painter to create this easy Dalmatian costume!
Play Builders and Bulldozers!
Help your child stay healthy, fit, and active with this high-energy aerobic activity that strengthens the heart and lungs. Since each child must keep track of her own score, this game also offers some good mental math practice.
Create an African Flag Notebook
Employ Africa's flags to introduce shapes and other basic mathematical concepts to your child. He will create an African flag reference book that will also bring his drawing skills into play, making a great keepsake!
Smash Cascarones Art
In Mexico, many festival days, holidays, and saint day celebrations involve the making and smashing of cascarones. Introduce your child to this fantastic custom by helping him make is own!
Captain Midnight
Learn to tell time or just have a good time with this great game of tag! Players (crewmembers) ask the Captain for the time on his watch. Players move closer on his every command, but watch out! If he says itâs midnight, crewmembers must run to safety.
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