First Grade Arts & Crafts Activities

In this fun science project your child will get practice following directions and getting messy as they learn all about slime!

Reinforce your child’s foundational math skills while creating small works of seasonal art with this creative Halloween rock painting activity!

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

Coffee filter snowflakes are an easy winter craft and a good way to involve children of all ages in holiday decorating.

Invite the hungry caterpillar over to your house by creating a larger-than-life, colorful caterpillar friend out of balloons!

This homemade snare drum made with everyday household items gets its authentic rattle sound from paper clips and tin.

This goofy pasta clown sculpture will help your child develop his small muscle skills and think creatively while decking it out with a colorful circus outfit.

Everyone loves homemade cookies, but have you ever thought about making the cookie cutters at home? Here's some instructions for making homemade cookie cutters.

Collage this elegant spring-themed card that's sure to freshen someone's day!

Enjoy the sparkle of a fresh snowfall whether or not the weather outside is chilly enough for snow.

Save some money on the decorations with this simple birthday banner that your child can make himself!

Create a little magic with this special craft that transforms a regular paper tree into a Valentine masterpiece.

The project presents a tactile way to paint using water beads! The result will be a beautiful, expressionistic work of art.

Penguins just may be the cutest cold-weather creatures ever! Creating this penguin is a perfect way for your tot to practice cutting out different shapes.

This unique Santa is made only from circles. Your little one will have a fantastic time puzzling together Santa's face with this circle-centric activity.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

This winter world craft will introduce your kid to pointillism, a technique in which dots are used to create a recognizable image.

This pair of ice skates won't get you very far on ice, but they'll still dazzle during the coldest season of the year.

Here's a great activity to help them satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting. They can create their very own igloo picture!

Reflect on how fast your child has grown this past year with this ruler frame craft, perfect for gift-giving!

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

Does your child still want to play in the snow, even after he has to come inside? In this activity you'll build a snowman indoors!

This homemade pom-pom garland requires very few materials and instantly brightens up a room with Easter-themed pastels.

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.