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!

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

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!

Egg cartons are known to have abundant uses. As you get into the cold winter months, discuss penguins with your child by creating these adorable egg carton penguins!

Not sure what to do with all of those leftover boxes from holiday gifts? Tap into your crafty side by creating an adorable snow person with your child. This activity is sure to bring smiles to those who pass your yard or come into your home all season lon

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

It's a great time for family crafts. Here's a ghost Halloween decoration you and your child can make together.

Not only is homemade wrapping paper pretty, but by experimenting with decorative tools, kids are also doing science, art, and small-motor muscle building.

This hands-on activity practices skip counting, a key first grade math skill. But it's silly fun!

This hands-on activity uses just a few ordinary supplies to create an extra-fun 4th of July craft.

This hands-on activity gets first grade kids brainstorming about what needs change in the world, and how they can help.

You don't need a garden to enjoy flowers. This first grade activity let's you make a lovely bouquet for Valentine's Day

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

In this hands-on craft project, kids will make an analog clock of their own, and then use it to learn how to tell time.

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

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.

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

Invite your child, and any other kids attending the Seder, to help you make this "hands on" matzah cover for Passover this year.

Finger puppets encourage creative play, communication, and they give you a great way to share the Passover story with your kids.

Encourage your first grader to uncover her imagination and storytelling skills by authoring her very own book.

Take a break with a paper bag costume. A great rainy-day art project.

Your third grader will delight in making this creepy night-flying creature using a simple pom pom!

Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding him in creating his very own postcards out of favorite family photographs.

This fun first grade activity will make your child love vegetables (well, racing them anyway). Build a racecar from a zucchini and challenge the whole family!