This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

A new twist on the game of charades will inspire your first grader to look at her favorite books in a whole new light.

Take a beach ball, a marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!

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.

Try this simple activity to stimulate some very complex thinking with your first grader to develop those all-important reading and comprehension skills.

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