1st Grade Reading 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.
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!
Write a Concrete Poem For Mom
Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.
Questions, Questions, Ask Away!
Want to be sure your young reader is really following a story? Try this simple activity to stimulate some very complex thinking.
Wall of Fame: Make a Reading "Star Chart"
No, this activity isn't about astrology...but it's a great way to propel first grade readers forward. Here is a way to keep track of books your child has read, mark the achievement of reading them, and most importantly, step back and think: which ones were really, really great?
What Happens Next?: Create Story Sequencing Cards
Sequencing is important to academic success and logical thinking. Want to help your child practice this important skill? Here's an at-home activity to help her develop this ability by making simple story cards.
Make a Statue of Liberty Crown
In first grade, most students learn about our fundamental definitions of law and government. Try this fun craft to explore it all, and learn about our Statue of Liberty, too!
Practice Writing with Monster Markings
Give your first grader some extra practice in reading and writing with these "monster marking" riddles!
Play Digraph Lotto!
"Digraphs" are letter pairs that, together, make only one sound...like "sh," "ch," and "th." Take your first grader on a hunt for digraph words and turn it into a fun game afterward.
Pin the Tail on the Silent E Word!
Stick a silent "e" on the end of "hop," or "dim," or a host of other short words, and what a change! Help your first grader manage this brain stretch with this active, practical game.
Make Compound Word Art
Compound words are two words that make up a new word. If your child enjoys drawing, here is a fun way to learn about compound words while creating a folding picture.
