First grade hands on activities

Combining sight words and word families is the perfect way to start a child's reading journey. Download free printable worksheets and centers!

I have been on a math kick lately. I think it is because my kids are strugglingggg with basic math concepts lately and it’s killin’ me! We have been learning addition strategies and practicing addition within 20 for two weeks now and my class has just started to pick up their momentum. They are […]

Have a child learning to read? Try this missing sounds reading activity to work on decoding skills. A hands-on, phonics based reading game.

Find 10 FREE sight word games and activities for your students to use during literacy centers. Many of these require very little materials to make.

Use a muffin pan and some paper cupcake liners to set up a fun hands-on activity for coin counting practice! Awesome first grade math game.

Free Color My Space! A great way to work on teaching time and reading a clock with primary kids! #teachingtime #timefreebies

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Your kindergarten and first grade students will love these addition task cards! These simple activities are a great way to help your students practice adding as you are introducing addition strategies. With these cards your students can practice adding numbers to 10 using manipulatives, drawings, or mental math. These hands-on cards make great math centers, morning work centers, or fast finishers activities. (Kindergarteners, first graders, 1st grade)

These sight word activities will keep your students actively engaged (and having fun!) while getting tons of practice with the sight words YOU choose.

Fine motor skills are crucial for first graders as they continue to develop the dexterity and hand-eye coordination needed for everyday tasks. Here are some engaging activities designed to enhance fine motor skills in first graders, helping them build strength and precision in their hands and finge