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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Make an Edible Monster Mouth
Your child will love nothing more than combining his two favorite parts of the day: snack time and playtime! This crazy monster mouth is almost as fun to create as it is to enjoy.
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 it's midnight, crewmembers must run to safety.
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!
Play Dribble Mania
Dribbling helps children develop hand-eye coordination, body awareness, rhythm and timing, and agility. Once your child finds his rhythm, he'll be absorbed by the game and won't want to stop!
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