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Free Language, Math, and STEM Science Activities for Grades 1–3

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These FREE downloadable  activities are a great way to connect learning at school to learning at home! Check out these free grammar, reading, math word problems, and STEM projects below. 

Hands-on Language Review and Practice

Daily Language Review: Fundamentals Grade 1
This unit is for grade 1 and practices language fundamentals such as conjunctions, pronouns, commas, and more! Students will practice these basic skills with fun hands-on activities like tic-tac-toe, guessing games, and sorting groceries based on food groups!


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Daily Language Review: Grammar Grade 2
These at-home workbook pages for grade 2 focus on skills like contractions, compound words, and irregular verbs and plurals. Students will partake in activities like writing thank-you notes, practicing proper nouns, practicing irregular plurals using hopscotch, and more!


Download this free Evan-Moor activity here.

Daily Language Review: Word Meaning and Grammar Grade 3
This 3rd grade language review practices parts of speech, literal and nonliteral meanings, multiple-meaning words, abstract nouns, and comparative and superlative adjectives! Students will participate in activities like coloring, charades, Pictionary, and other fun activities to practice these language fundamentals.


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Reading and Phonics Activity

Family Word Bingo Grades 1–3
Using provided templates and cut-outs, your family can play bingo together and practice reading at the same time! This activity is great for grades 1–3, and can be used for younger grades with a little bit of help from Mom, Dad, or siblings! This board practices words with -ee, -y, and -ow endings.


Download this fun, free activity from Evan-Moor here.

Math Activities and Workbook Pages

Math Review Grade 2
This robot-themed math review supplies up to 20 pages of math practice for grade 2! Students will practice counting coins, identifying shapes, adding and subtracting bigger numbers, comparing numbers, and more! Mixed in with these activities are robot-themed word problems!


Download this Evan-Moor review here.

Multiplication: Factor Fun Grade 3
This game is for grade 3 and is a fun two-player game that practices multiplying factors to equal a certain number. Each equation earns points, and the first player to 50 wins! The unit comes with playing card cut-outs and instructions.


Download it for free here!

Multiplication: Color by Code Grades 2–4
This fun game includes coloring numbered patterns, but with a twist! Students only color squares that have a number value that is a multiple of seven! What will the code reveal


Download it for free here.

STEM and Science

STEM Challenge: Natural Homes Grade 1
This STEM unit for grade 1 includes concept pages, instruction, materials list, and a hands-on activity! Students will learn about homes built out of natural resources in native groups, and then will be challenged to build their own home large enough to fit two toys inside! The unit will walk your child through the design, planning, and building process to make sure he or she is successful!


Download it for free from Evan-Moor here.

STEM Challenge: Marble Roller Coaster Grade 1
In this grade 1 STEM unit, students will learn about the physics of roller coasters and how they work, and then get to design their own marble roller coaster! Students will use items like paper towel rolls, construction paper, pool noodles, and more to build their track. The unit guides your child through the scientific process and activity.


Download this from Evan-Moor here.

Spanish/English Science Activity Grades 1–3
This unit comes in both English and Spanish; using clues, students will guess what animal the activity is describing. They will also complete word searches about animals and complete charts about birds, frogs, and butterflies! The unit also comes with science center instructions for more fun activities.


Download it for free here.

For additional free activities and learning at home ideas, check out these articles below. 

Free Grammar, Math, and STEM At-Home-Learning Activities for Grades 4–8

 

 

Check out Evan-Moor’s Learning at Home with Skill Sharpeners Bundles for grades PreK-6! These easy-to-use activity books provide valuable skill practice at home and include a parent guide with teaching tips and fun learning activities!

 

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Christine Wooler has experience working with children as a youth soccer coach and summer camp counselor. She is currently studying English Literature and journalism in college. She enjoys exploring educational topics that help students have fun while learning.

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