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 Abacus Waffles
Here's an easy activity for your preschooler or kindergartener: use waffles and fresh berries to create a delicious abacus that'll give your child some "berry good" hands-on practice with patterning!
Make an "I Feel" Meter
Help your first grader communicate his feelings with this "feeling meter" poster to hang on his bedroom door. Kids can practice reading and expressing what they feel, and hopefully further the harmony in your household!
Make Tissue Paper Prints
Here's an activity that has your first-grader experimenting with the math concept of multiples by letting her create her own printing plate. All you need is some cardboard and tissue paper to get started!
Make Your Own Decorated Fridge Magnets
Create homemade magnets with your child! All you need is some play dough, magnets, rubber cement--and of course a little imagination! Your child will have a blast making them, and these funky magnets will add a little flair to any kitchen or office.
Make an "Acro-name" Birthday Card!
Make a unique birthday card for your friend using a name acronym! Think of words to describe the person that begin with each letter in her name. It puts a fun spin on the traditional birthday card and can even be used on holidays like Mother's Day and Father's Day!
Create Seashell Texture Prints
Perfect for a hot summer day, this cool art project has your child painting a beautiful, textured print from seashells.
Math Facts: Crack the Mystery Pasta Code!
Here's a simple math activity that has your child using her basic addition facts to solve a secret code.
What Was There? A Classic Memory Game
Play 'Memory' to sharpen your child's memorization skills. All you need is some common household items and a timer to start!
Writer's Blocks: Play Sight Word Jenga
Help your first-grader improve his reading skills with this new twist on a classic game--let your first-grader create his own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga!
Rock Out with Tic-Tac-Toe
Get your child away from the TV this summer with a fun game of Rock Tic-Tac-Toe! Use chalk to create an outdoor tic-tac-toe board, and play using colorfully painted rocks in place of X's and O's. Not only is it fun, but you can play over and over to help your child develop her thinking skills!
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