First grade is an adventure! Kids are excited to learn and always ready for more. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together learning links and fun activities that will help kids build skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies - plus some that are just for enjoyment. Here is the list of first grade websites and activities that is something kids can easily do at home with their families.
- 1. Starfall
- 2. Brainpop. Jr
- 3. Khan Academy Kids
- 4. Funbrain
- 5. Scholastic
1. Starfall
Starfall has been helping kids learn how to read and become better readers through fun and interactive exercises. You can choose which level of reading you’re at (basic alphabet, starting to read, having fun with reading, etc.) and even pick categories that match your interest.
Starfall standards-based set of lessons are appropriate for first-graders. Like magic? You can select the magician category and play exercises that help you learn words and pronunciations that revolve around a magic show. It’s simple, targeted and effective at helping kids cultivate reading skills.
2. BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week
Brainpop Jr. is offering free access for families impacted by school closures. It is an amazing resource that offers fun, engaging videos, games, and quizzes across the curriculum. On Brainpop, there are hundreds of learning videos for first graders, kindergarteners, and pre-k students that can help kids catch up on grade-appropriate concepts and maintain that progress.
First Graders use BrainPOP resources to explore the curriculum that focus on different content areas and skills. They can also explore communities, citizenship, American history, and more with Annie and Moby here.
3. Khan Academy Kids
Khan Academy Kids is a free learning website for 1st graders with thousands of English Language Arts (ELA) and Math activities. It also have more than 80 animated instructional videos featuring the animated characters.
Their program engages kids in core subjects like early literacy, reading, writing, language, and math, while encouraging creativity and building social-emotional skills.
4. Funbrain
If you’re just looking for a large collection and variety of fun games, then introduce your kids to Funbrain. This website is packed with games, comics, reading tools and more that are all geared toward being just as entertaining as they are useful for learning.
Whether you want to reinforce your child's skills or build new ones, this first grade website give your child a learning experience that's both entertaining and challenging.
5. Scholastic Book Wizard
What better way to help your child fall in love with learning websites than showing them one with all of their favorite characters? Scholastic books come alive on this website, where kids can play educational games based on Magic School Bus, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and other classic characters they already love
6. Science Bob
One of the most unique features of Science Bob is how it helps kids tackle science fair projects. It teaches kids how to pick a great topic and use the scientific method to develop a project that will make sense and benefit their chances at winning big. The website also provides fun experiments and exercises that will teach kids how to research and think scientifically, even if their name isn’t Bob.
7. PBS Learning Media
PBS Learning Media has a seemingly endless list of fascinating resources for first graders to dive into including images, videos, and interactive lessons. Their interactive lessons include storybooks, videos, games, worksheets, activities, book lists, and parent tips - all for supporting early readers both at home and in the classroom. They are all sorted by topic and grade level.
What are your favorite first grade websites and activities?
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