Fun First Grade Activities for Kids

Welcome to the site for hands-on, first grade learning! Here you will find activities that invite kids to explore math, science, reading and writing in the world around them. Exciting learning games give kids skills practice that they'll ask for again and again.

Play gives kids the freedom to explore. Their creative, inquisitive minds are unleashed. When the energy of play is combined with the challenge of learning something new, the effect is powerful. The activities and games in Smart First Graders are designed to help children learn easily and naturally.

A Strong Start for Your First Grader

First grade is a pivotal time. Kids who are successful and happy in early grades are more likely to hold onto that confidence and motivation to keep learning. And the things they learn now will form the foundation for everything that comes after; a strong knowledge of addition facts and skip counting now will be the jumping off point for understanding multiplication in third grade.

Small Ways To Make a Big Difference

1. Know what your child is expected to learn. Start with our overview of first grade math, and find out the skills that will help your child learn to read. Check in with your child's teacher from time to time.
2. Read with your child every day. These favorite first grade books are a great way to get started. Browse the children's books at the library. Let your child's interests be your guide.
3. Approach learning with a playful spirit. Do fun math activities together. Play reading games or math games to practice new skills. Learn how the world works with science experiments for kids. Enter into the wonder and fun of it all!

Site Map for SmartFirstGraders.com There is so much information here, it's easy to get lost. The Smart First Graders site map will help you find everything you are looking for...and maybe even more!

First Grade Math Activities These hands-on, first grade math activities will help kids learn important math skills and concepts--with active learning that uses their whole bodies and is great fun besides.

Best Reading Games for Your Child Reading games can be a powerful teaching tool, but games need to fit a child's ability and skill level. This article will show you which games will make the biggest difference for your child right now.

Science for Kids: Learning About the World Learn how science for kids can teach problem solving, creativity, and important information about the world we live in.

Great Science Experiments for Kids Looking for fantastic science experiments for kids in first grade? Here's a chance to explore water, rocks, insects, plants, magnets, and more!

Normal Child Development in First Grade Why do first graders act like they do? Learn about normal child development in 1st graders and how to give them the support they need.

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