1st Grade Reading & Writing Activities

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by making a diorama. Your child will be practicing three dimensional thinking and language arts skills.

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.

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.

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

Foster a love of words in your little cupid this Valentine's Day by creating a memory game that doubles as an early reading activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.