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.
Add It Up with Tennis Can Bowling
Here's a homemade bowling set that's easy to make and fun to play! And not only that, but it will help improve your second grader's math skills. It's a great indoor game to play any time you can't make it to the bowling alley.
Sail Away with Sailboat Eggs
Kids love to play with boats and ships and pretend to sail away to far places. Here's the perfect recipe for your little sailor: create Sailboat Eggs, a great snack for any adventurer.
Preserving Your Child's Work: 3 Budget-Friendly Ways
While we cherish our child's work, keeping it all can get a bit overwhelming. Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve those precious memories without filling up the attic.
Create a CD Sun Catcher
Reuse and recycle your CDs into colorful, eye-catching mobiles!
Make Easy Smiley Snacks
If you're looking for a wholesome after-school treat, create Smiley Snacks! All you need are some apples, peanut butter, and some fake "teeth", and you'll have a nutritious snack that will bring a smile to any child's face!
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 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.
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!
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