1st Grade Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 2

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.