1st Grade Reading Activities http://www.education.com/activity/first-grade/reading/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:34:24 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Play "Roll Those Words", A Reading Activity http://www.education.com/activity/article/let_those_reading_words_roll_first/

Let those good reading times roll! Re-use wooden building blocks or old board game dice to get your child practicing her reading and sentence-writing skills in this twist on a classic word dice game.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 17719 Directions First: Reading to Draw http://www.education.com/activity/article/crayon_reading_directions_first/

Here's an activity that'll encourage your young artist to read. Invite your child to decode directions on colors, numbers, and shapes in order to create cool pictures he can add to his art collection!

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 17718 Practice Reading with a Word Hunt http://www.education.com/activity/article/Word_Hunt/

Let your child play detective and search for word cards you've hidden around the house. With this fun game, she'll have a great time as she practices her reading skills!

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 18453 Make a "My Favorite Nouns" Book http://www.education.com/activity/article/Make_My_Favorite_Nouns_Book/

This activity is a great way to get your first grader thinking about nouns. Create a book together cataloging her favorite people, places, and things to help her harness basic grammar and speech rules!

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 18465 Make a "Word Slider" http://www.education.com/activity/article/make_word_slider_k/

Make learning word families more hands-on and interactive with this simple craft that has your kindergartner or first grader using paper plates and card stock to make "word sliders."

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 17443 Make a Family Cookbook http://www.education.com/activity/article/family-cookbook/

Compile your child's favorite family recipes into a family cookbook! This activity is a great way to preserve your family recipes, help your child get to know family members, and practice his reading and writing!

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 26460 Learn Sight Words with a Water Game! http://www.education.com/activity/article/meltaway_sight_words_first/

Try this goofy, outdoor game to build your child's reading and spelling abilities. Not only will you both have fun splashing around outside, but she'll be improving her reading skills at the same time!

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 17495 Go on a Spider Web Treasure Hunt! http://www.education.com/activity/article/spider_treasure_web/

Follow the web to find your treasure! In this spider web game, each player will be given half a word and must find the correct, matching half to discover where his treasure is. This silly game will give purpose to and improve kids' reading skills in an exciting and engaging way.

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 17566 Jump Rope The Days of the Week! http://www.education.com/activity/article/jumprope_days_of_week_first/

Jump rope isn't just good exercise. It's also a fun way to build your child's ability to focus and learn. Use these rhythmic chants to help your first grade athlete learn the days of the week and improve early reading skills!

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 17485 Bowling for Phonics http://www.education.com/activity/article/bowling_for_phonics_first/

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!

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