1st Grade Activities : Page 13

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

What's the first letter? Play this game with your first grader the next time you read together, and watch her reading skills grow as she climbs the levels.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Celebrate the fiery colors of fall with a charming tree and a pile of wordy leaves.

Cornucopia still life painting is a great activity for your young artist to look at light and shadow, textures and composition in creating art at Thanksgiving!

With school, home, and activities in between, life can sometimes feel chaotic to kids. Help your child learn how to stop and relax with handmade peace rocks.

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

Here's a first grade arts and crafts activity: make pop-up puppets using a plastic cup, wooden dowel, and fabric. Put on a show once you're done!

These DIY coasters are an easy-peasy, activity for small hands to manage, and a good way to get ready for summer, when cold drinks abound.

Take a bite out of these sticky-sweet banana ghosts to create a Halloween memory your kid's taste buds will never forget.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

From wizards to fairy godmothers, a magic wand is an essential element to any magical tale. Help your child make one of her own with simple craft supplies.

Mason jar lights add a bit of holiday sparkle to a bland patio or dinner table. Make some mason jar lights to add to your collection of Christmas decorations.

All you and your kid need for this entertaining game are some conversation hearts, a candy that's practically synonymous with Valentine's Day!

Get oodles of noodles this year, not for dinner, but to create this funky ornament for the Christmas tree!

Help you child learn the colors of the rainbow and paint them in order by making a beautiful rainbow pot.

This colorful foam pencil topper will glam up any boring pencil and is guaranteed to add personality to any pencil case!

Prepare for school the washi tape way with some washi tape school supplies!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Turn printed family photos into a sturdy "flash card" game to help your child learn the names and faces of near and distant relatives.

Give your first grader reading and writing practice with this fun, practical postcard that will also help with spelling strategies.

Is your princess missing a crown? Look no further: grab a few sparkly pipe cleaners and twist for a crown that's half jewelry, half sculpture, and 100% shine.

Does your child have what it takes to be the world's first paper chef?

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

Shake those dice and try to roll big numbers in this first grade math game. Practice addition in a new, fun way!

Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.

Bake these delicious Crisco Cookies with your child this holiday season to give as gifts to friends and family.