1st Grade Writing Activities

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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.

"First Prize Dad" Popup Card

"First Prize Dad" Popup Card

When Dad's Day comes around, you've got a great chance for the family to celebrate--and for your child to sneak in some writing skills in the process! This year, try passing up those store displays in favor of a homemade card that celebrates what makes Dad unique and special.

ABC Book of Fun with Dad

ABC Book of Fun with Dad

With Father's Day coming up soon, why not connect the holiday with some valuable literacy learning, and make Dad happy in the process? Here's a simple, fun way to do it.

Make a Family Time Capsule This New Year

Make a Family Time Capsule This New Year's

"Wrap up" the old year and welcome the new one with this family time capsule that supports your first grader's reading and writing skills.

Play Punctuation Red Light/Green Light!

Play Punctuation Red Light/Green Light!

With nothing more than a flat open space and some lively kids, you can reinforce key concepts of punctuation while having lots of healthy laughs.

"Coffee Cup" Card for Mom

"Coffee Cup" Card for Mom

Here's a homemade Mother's Day card gift for a mom who loves nothing better than a peaceful coffee break now and then. Kids from any grade can put it together, but because it includes pattern skills, it's an extra-relevant activity for kindergarten and first grade mathematicians!

Make a Morning Routine Book

Make a Morning Routine Book

Build good first grade reading and writing skills, as well as family peace and quiet, with this hand made story book about mornings in your home.

Make Thanksgiving Turkey Place Cards

Make Thanksgiving Turkey Place Cards

Reinforce those first grade "conventions" of writing by having your child make these decorative place cards for the Thanksgiving table.

Make a Valentine Lollypop Greeting

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.

Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder

Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder

This fun holiday activity will help your first grader collect a list of her Christmas wishes … and without realizing it, she’ll also get extra practice in reading and writing!

Write Pen Pal Postcards

Write Pen Pal Postcards

First graders need to read, read, read and write, write, write! Here is a way to cover both, and keep in touch with a faraway friend or relative while you're at it.

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