First Grade Science Activities

Browse through our first grade science activities. We have many 1st grade science activities to keep your first grader learning on the fly, all year long. From gardening to creating window constellations, you'll find our collection of first grade science activities below.

Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?

Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?

What better way to help your first grader get a grip on measurement than with his own body parts? Here's a "hands-on "activity to help your child learn about four kinds of measurements using only a hand and a few household items.

Design Sun Prints

Design Sun Prints

Help your child learn more about the role of the sun with this art project that puts the sun in a starring role!

Build a Better Sandcastle

Build a Better Sandcastle

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building a castle that lasts.

Make Plastic Spoon Plant Markers

Make Plastic Spoon Plant Markers

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

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