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.
Homemade Christmas "Crackers"
An English tradition dating back to the mid-19th century, cardboard Christmas "crackers" house tiny toys, candy, or bits of trivia. Why buy these fun little poppers when you and your child can make your own?
Craft Pressed Tin Ornaments
Simple, elegant, and easy as pie to make, pressed tin ornaments make beautiful decorations to hang in your own home or give away as gifts.
Make Window Constellations
Help your first grader explore the magical world of constellations by creating these special star charts from the night sky.
Host a Royal Ball!
Host a royal ball for your prince or princess to practice manners that even the queen will approve of!
Bowling for Phonics
Help your first grader gain new reading skills in this entertaining, homemade phonics game that the whole family can enjoy. Teaching your child about vowel patterns has never been so fun!
Design Your Own Drums!
It is relatively simple to learn basic drumming techniques, and it produces a great sense of rhythm in the musician. With a little bit of assistance, your little one can make drums of all different shapes and sizes that produce a variety of sounds.
Explore Volume: Who's Got the Biggest Fist?
Challenge your child to see who in the family has the "biggest" fist. This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.
Grow a Holiday Bouquet!
Whether your thumb is green or not, this winter garden project is fun for everyone. Plus, it makes a great gift for that hard-to-please person on your list!
Build a Pom Pom Bat
Show your child how to make a "spooktacular" night-flying creature using a simple pom pom! Your child will delight in putting his own creative spin on this creepy creature, while he exercises his fine motor skills.
Craft a Rocking Horse
Rock it with this home-made rocking horse! Here's an activity that uses recyclable materials to create a classic, old-fashioned toy for your child to play with.
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