Kindergarten Activities
From outdoor activities perfect for a sunny day, to indoor activities for when the rain is falling, we've got math activities, science activities, writing, reading, and more: so get those paints and markers ready! Make a book, go word fishing, or send kids on a shape scavenger hunt. Here are dozens of things to do with your kindergarten child.
Grow a Miniature Container Garden
Nurture your child's green thumb and spark her interest in the life sciences by starting a miniature garden in a paper egg carton. Your child will participate in the complete growing cycle, from planting the seeds to reaping the results.
Create Picture Perfect Postcards!
Show your child how to create one-of-a-kind postcards from family photographs. As you write, address, stamp, and mail each postcard, your child will practice his emerging writing skills while learning the art of correspondence.
Create a Thanksgiving Jigsaw Puzzle
There's nothing quite like the feeling of completing a puzzle, especially in front of a roaring fire on a cold autumn night. Encourage your little one to use her imagination to create one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving puzzle pieces!
Make ABC Sponge Stamps!
Add some variety to your child's letter learning by making these darling sponge stamps together! Make one for all 26 letters and have him create a multitude of projects.
Make Festive Placemats
Everyone loves a party, and half the fun is the anticipation of the big event. Homemade placemats are festive, easy to make, and can be tailored to any type of celebration.
Symmetrical Butterfly Birthday Card
Your child will be enchanted with her ability to paint a brilliant butterfly made up of perfectly even shapes. This fantastic introduction to symmetry will also stimulate her creativity and fine motor skills.
Make a Mashed Potato Snowman
To offset the sugary indulgences of the holidays, create this frosty and edible friend. Your child will have so much fun building and eating his snowman, he won't even realize he's getting his vegetables!
Design a Native American Vest
Take the opportunity to enlighten your child with some Thanksgiving history by getting him into character as a Native American with this nifty vest! This craft will encourage your child's creativity and develop his fine motor skills.
Celebrate the Season with an Orange Pomander
Your child will delight in doing this traditional holiday arts and crafts activity. Its fragrant scent fills the air and evokes thoughts of crisp autumn days and warm holiday cheer.
Paper Plate Masks: Jack O' Lanterns
Use orange paper plates as the base for these spooky or silly Jack O' Lantern masks. Enlist your child's help in making his own costume by including him in this fun and easy Halloween craft project.
