1st Grade Activities

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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.

"Oil Painting" for First Grade Scientists

Oil and water don't mix - but they can make amazing patterns. Check out this activity for the how and why.

First Grade | Science | Arts and Crafts

Write a Story From an Ant's Perspective

For independent first graders, it's quite instructive to watch a group of ants work together to carry a crumb of food. Here's a writing activity that helps kids explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

First Grade | Writing | Arts and Crafts

Enjoy a Plant-Part Dinner and Learn Some First Grade Science

First grade scientists learn about the six parts of a plant in school. Bring the plant science home and enjoy a week of plant-part dinners.

First Grade | Science

Explore Air Pressure and Make a Homemade Fountain

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader have fun with an empty dish soap bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

First Grade | Science

Make "Secret Messages" with Lemon Juice!

All you need for this activity is lemon juice and an iron - and a mystery-loving first grade scientist - to delight friends and family with these "secret" messages.

First Grade | Science

Going to the Park? Make a Map!

The next time an out-of-town guest is coming to stay, give your child a chance to be the tour guide and take your visitor on a trip to the park. Build your first grader's social studies skills by making a map together.

First Grade | Social Studies

Make a Fairy Tale Felt Board

The next time you and your child find yourselves with a particularly dull Wednesday evening or weekend afternoon, and you're looking for a project to pass the time, try this Fairytale Felt Board activity.

First Grade | Arts and Crafts

Write a Concrete Poem For Mom

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

First Grade | Reading | Writing

Play with Product Name Phonics

This brand name phonics activity is a fun and interesting way for your child to build his reading and language arts skills, and he might even help you cut out those grocery store coupons while he's at it!

First Grade | Reading | Writing