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First Grade Arts & Crafts Activities

If you are looking for an effective way to boost young learners’ interest in school, first grade arts and crafts activities are not only effective, but also fun. For example, to give students the motivation to power through a reading exercise, let them know that they’ll be drawing their favorite scene afterward. The first grade arts and crafts activities below are a sampling of the many exciting activities from Education.com.

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Patriotic Pinwheel
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Patriotic Pinwheel
This hands-on activity uses just a few ordinary supplies to create an extra-fun 4th of July craft.
1st grade
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Group It!: A Skip Counting Activity
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Group It!: A Skip Counting Activity
This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!
1st grade
Math
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Make an ALL ABOUT ME! Book
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Make an ALL ABOUT ME! Book
Spark your kids' interest in writing by helping them write a mini-book about their favorite subject: themselves!
1st grade
Reading & writing
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Create a Shoebox Habitat
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Create a Shoebox Habitat
Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.
1st grade
Science
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Make a Lunchbox Magnet Board
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Make a Lunchbox Magnet Board
Here's a way to bring young children into the process of preparing healthy school lunches, and build up early literacy skills while they're at it!
1st grade
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Film Canister Rocket
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Film Canister Rocket
What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.
1st grade
Science
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Paper Plate Phonics
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Paper Plate Phonics
Help your child get the hang of reading with this fun activity. Here's how to make a spinning phonics wheel out of two paper plates.
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Craft a Japanese Fan!
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Craft a Japanese Fan!
Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.
1st grade
Social studies
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Craft a Swan Plant Container
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Craft a Swan Plant Container
Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!
1st grade
Science
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Make a Paper Bag Book
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Make a Paper Bag Book
This project combines arts and crafts with writing, as your child writes a story and publishes it into a book made out of a paper bag!
1st grade
Reading & writing
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Autumn Sketchbook
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Autumn Sketchbook
This will encourage your child to utilize her observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.
1st grade
Science
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Make Corn Print Patterns!
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Make Corn Print Patterns!
Try this fun, fall-inspired art activity with your child to teach her some basic art principles about color, pattern and texture.
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Make a Prickly Porcupine!
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Make a Prickly Porcupine!
Create a crafty porcupine with your first grader, and use the opportunity to teach your little one about it's ingenious (yet painful!) defense mechanism.
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Octopus Craft
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Octopus Craft
On the next rainy day spent inside, delight your third grader by showing him how to make his own weatherproof octopus to display for those passing by.
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Simple Drums
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Simple Drums
Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!
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DIY Decorating: Family Tree Nametags
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DIY Decorating: Family Tree Nametags
This fun and easy project is the perfect way to help your first grader remember who's who, practice her handwriting, and help decorate for Thanksgiving.
1st grade
Reading & writing
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Homemade Christmas Crackers
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Homemade Christmas Crackers
Homemade Christmas crackers add some bang to your holiday celebration. Make a set of homemade Christmas crackers with your child this holiday season.
1st grade
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Halloween Safety for Kids
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Halloween Safety for Kids
When your child is crossing streets in the dark, visibility is key. Once he's picked out a costume, make fun and festive neon accents to add to his outfit.
1st grade
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Make Your Own Computer Costume!
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Make Your Own Computer Costume!
Save some money this Halloween and work out fine motor skills by helping your child make his very own computer costume.
1st grade
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Snowman Craft
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Snowman Craft
Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.
1st grade
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Holiday Greeting Cards
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Holiday Greeting Cards
Holiday greeting cards let your child express his holiday cheer and have fun crafting. Make a set of holiday greeting cards with your kid this holiday season.
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Make a Paper Bag Costume
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Make a Paper Bag Costume
Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.
1st grade
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Orange Pomander
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Orange Pomander
Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.
1st grade
Social studies
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Make a Button Bracelet
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Make a Button Bracelet
In this first grade arts and crafts activity, you can make fun bracelets using just a handful of buttons and some elastic cord. And it's a counting game, too!
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Make Bottle Cap Magnets
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Make Bottle Cap Magnets
Your first grader will love showcasing his favorite pieces of art with his very own personalized magnets created from old bottle caps!
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