First Grade

First Grade learning activities

Build confidence with playful practice across early-elementary subjects.

Technology & Computer Basics · K-2

Computer Mouse

Use a mouse to click and drag; find and press keys on a keyboard including letters and space bar

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Executive Function Skills · K-1

Directions Two Step

Listen to and carry out two-step oral directions without reminders (e.g., 'Put your pencil down and line up at the door')

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Fine & Gross Motor Skills · K-1

Fine Folding

Fold a piece of paper in half (hot dog and hamburger style); match corners precisely; crease firmly with finger

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Fine & Gross Motor Skills · K-1

Fine Pencil Grip

Hold a pencil using a functional tripod grip (thumb, index, and middle finger); use finger exercises to build grip strength

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Fine & Gross Motor Skills · K-1

Fine Tracing Lines

Trace straight lines, curved lines, zigzags, dotted paths, and basic shapes with a pencil or stylus while staying on the path

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Fine & Gross Motor Skills · K-1

Gross Body Awareness

Identify and move body parts on command; navigate personal and shared space without colliding; understand personal space bubble

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Fine & Gross Motor Skills · K-1

Gross Core Strength

Build core stability through yoga, animal walks, and seated exercises; maintain upright seated posture for writing tasks

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Fine & Gross Motor Skills · K-1

Gross Midline Crossing

Perform movements that cross the body's midline (reach left hand to right knee, draw a horizontal line from left to right without switching hands)

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Social Studies · K-2

History Flag

Identify the U.S. flag, Pledge of Allegiance, Statue of Liberty, and Bald Eagle and explain their meaning

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Health & Physical Education · K-1

Hygiene Teeth

Practice and explain the importance of handwashing, teeth brushing, bathing, and clean clothes

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Executive Function Skills · K-2

Memory Hold Manipulate

Keep a rule in mind while doing a task (e.g., 'Sort cards by color, but skip any that have a star') — mental flexibility practice

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Executive Function Skills · K-1

Memory Remember And Do

Listen to 2–3 pieces of information and recall them in order to complete a task (e.g., 'Get the red book from the shelf and put it on the table')

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Arts & Creative Expression · K-2

Music Beat

Keep a steady beat using clapping, stomping, or percussion instruments; distinguish fast and slow

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Arts & Creative Expression · K-2

Music Pitch

Differentiate between high and low pitched sounds; match pitch while singing simple songs

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Arts & Creative Expression · K-2

Music Rhythm

Keep a steady beat using clapping, stomping, or percussion instruments; distinguish fast and slow

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Arts & Creative Expression · K-2

Music Sort

Identify common instruments by sight and sound; sort into percussion, wind, and string groups

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Oral Language Development · K-1

Questions Answer In Sentence

Respond to questions with a complete sentence that restates part of the question (e.g., Q: 'What is your favorite food?' A: 'My favorite food is pizza because…')

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Oral Language Development · K-1

Questions Yes No

Convert a statement into a yes/no question by changing word order (e.g., 'The cat is big' → 'Is the cat big?')

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Health & Physical Education · K-2

Safety Rules

Identify safety rules at home, school, and in the community; practice saying no to unsafe situations

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Health & Physical Education · K-2

Sel Conflict

Use words to solve disagreements; identify strategies: walk away, use I-statements, ask for help

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Health & Physical Education · K-2

Sel Emotions

Name and identify basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised); express feelings appropriately

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Health & Physical Education · K-2

Sel Feelings

Name and identify basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared, surprised); express feelings appropriately

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General · K-5, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5

Space Playground

Explore the interactive space playground! Click on objects to see them come alive with animations and sounds.

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Executive Function Skills · K-1

Tasks Finish Tasks

Stick with a challenging task to completion; use 'I can try again' self-talk when frustrated; recognize the reward of finishing

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Arts & Creative Expression · K-2

Visual Colors

Identify primary colors (red, yellow, blue) and demonstrate how mixing creates secondary colors

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