First Grade Writing Activities
Browse through our first grade writing activities. We have many 1st grade writing activities to keep your first grader learning on the fly, all year long. From spelling games to writing practice, you'll find our collection of first grade writing activities below.
Play the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling Game
Spice up your normal spelling practice this President's Day by playing the Abraham Lincoln Penny Spelling game! Remember our past presidents by spelling out their names and other president-related words.
Craft a Layers of Love Valentine's Day Gift
This project is the perfect thoughtful--and handmade--gift for your child to create for that special someone; it holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient to discover!
Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting
Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.
Create an Animal Folk Tale
Following African tradition, your child can take part in creating and telling a richly-embellished folk tale modeled after African tradition about his favorite member of the animal kingdom!
Give Kisses for New Year's Eve
Your child can make sure all her friends get a kiss for New Year's Eve by making little bags of Hershey's Chocolate Kisses to give as presents.
Create Your Own Christmas Story!
Enhance your youngster's verbal skills by attaching magnets to Christmas images and encouraging her to narrate her own unique holiday tale!
Become an Amateur Author!
Nothing is better than a book for opening up uncharted territory for your little one to discover! Encourage your child to create a fresh new world of her own by making and writing her very own book.
DIY Decorating: Family Tree Nametags
Make a family tree, literally! This fun and easy project is the perfect way to help your first grader remember who's who, practice her handwriting, and decorate for Thanksgiving.
Make Thanksgiving Teepee Place Cards
Keep your child busy and entertained this Thanksgiving by enlisting her to make the table's place cards! She'll be delighted to have such an important job and she'll improve her spelling and fine motor skills along the way.
Make Holiday Thank You Cards
Teach your child the good habit of sending thank you cards this holiday season. She'll get some great writing practice in, too!
