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.
Make a Shape Book for Your Teacher!
At the start of the year, kindergartners spend lots of time reviewing their shapes. Why not start the year in great "shape" with this special present for your new teacher that shows off those shape recognition skills?
Craft a Rocking Horse
Rock it with this home-made rocking horse! Here's an activity that uses recyclable materials to create a classic, old-fashioned toy for your child to play with.
Rock Out with Tic-Tac-Toe
Get your child away from the TV this summer with a fun game of Rock Tic-Tac-Toe! Use chalk to create an outdoor tic-tac-toe board, and play using colorfully painted rocks in place of X's and O's. Not only is it fun, but you can play over and over to help your child develop her thinking skills!
What Was There? A Classic Memory Game
Play 'Memory' to sharpen your child's memorization skills. All you need is some common household items and a timer to start!
Make Name Pattern Art!
One of the first words every kindergartener learns to read or spell is his own name. Here's a delightful activity that uses your child's name to help him build skills in reading, writing, and a little math too.
Make Your Own Coin Bank!
Here's a coin bank craft that's designed to build connections to early reading, social studies, and math. And who knows--save up those pennies and nickels week by week, and your child may have saved a nice bit of change by second grade!
Become a "Coin Archaeologist"
Long before our children have to deal with the joys and woes of earning a living, they become fascinated with coins. In this activity, help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.
Make Scented Play Dough!
Kids love play dough. They can play with it for hours on end. Here's a way to put a fresh spin on an all-time kid favorite: scented play dough! This activity is easy to do, and the fun will last a long time!
Shake it Up! Listening to Science
Experiment with your kindergartner's sense of sound in this fun activity Put objects that make different sounds in some containers, and shake them up like maracas! Your child will get in some early science practice as he identifies hard and soft sounds.
Practice Reading with a Rainbow Puzzle!
Puzzles are fun, but guess what? They're also a great way to help your child learn to read! Support your child's reading vocabulary by helping her master fundamental sight words with this cool rainbow puzzle project.
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