First Grade Activities
Browse through our first grade activities, or use the selector below to pick a subject. You'll find many first grade activities to keep your child learning on the fly, all year long. From fun holiday activities to subject specific ones there are many 1st grade activities to choose from.
Design a Native American Headpiece
Encourage your child to reveal her inner actor! She will delight in dressing up as a Native American this Thanksgiving with her very own extravagant looking headpiece made from everyday office supplies.
Play the Number Line Game!
In first grade, students learn to count, order and compare numbers. Build this game, and give your kid some hands-on practice ordering numbers.
Make a Sparkly Pipe Cleaner Tiara
Is your little princess missing a crown? Look no further: grab a few sparkly pipe cleaners and twist for a crown that's half jewelry, half sculpture, and 100% shine.
Go Camping Without Leaving Home!
Are you aching to go camping but just can't find the time? Here's an easy way to get the complete camping experience! A makeshift tent, s'mores, and a tissue paper campfire are sure to bring a breath of the outdoors right into your home.
Draw a Fairy Tale Map
See how far imagination can go when your child flexes reading comprehension muscle with a map drawing of her favorite tale!
Tic-Tac-Toe Addition
Tic-Tac-Toe is more than just a strategy game; it's a great way to practice addition! Help your first grader on his way to mastering sums of single-digit numbers. We have five different game boards for you to print out, with endless possibilities.
Make All-Natural Play Dough
It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the squishy classic that kids have loved for generations.
Play Blob Tag
A simple modification of an old game keeps all children participating and active, giving everyone a chance to practice their running and dodging skills.
Create an Animal Folk Tale
Taking inspiration from African folklore, help your child create a richly-embellished tale about his favorite member of the animal kingdom!
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