1st Grade Reading & Writing Activities

Spark your kids' interest in writing by helping them write a mini-book about their favorite subject: themselves!

Celebrate Labor Day with this fun activity. Show your child how to make a "career book" and explore the many jobs that people have, while practicing writing.

Help your first grader build up his sight words by creating a reading pointer and having him take the family on a house-wide reading tour!

Boost those first grade reading and writing skills with this sweet Mother's Day poem idea.

Here's a writing activity that helps first graders explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!

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

Childhood summers are magical, full of splashy fun and relaxing afternoons. Preserving those memories should be special as well.

Make a Santa-shaped "wish card" holder for your child...and sneak in some solid practice in reading and writing, too!

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.

This goofy scramble book activity will bring laughs...but also some good, solid comprehension skills too!

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

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.

Dads, this activity's for you. Brighten mom's day with a set of kid-designed "mom coupons" that are sure to keep mom happily pampered for weeks.

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

Here's an wholesome arts and crafts activity for your kid: create awesome handmade apple note cards with just some paint and blank paper!

Make these simple homemade New Year's gifts with your child this holiday season to give to friends and family, each with a special message inside.

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!

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.

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

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.