Kids' Activities and Games
Looking for kids activities to show your child the fun side of learning? From science experiments and math games to writing projects and more, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to browse our kids activities, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
Bake Pan de Muerto!
Pan de Muerto is a kind of bread traditionally baked for the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Bake up a loaf of this delicious sweet and savory bread and explore the holiday tradition of another culture!
Craft a Cereal Abacus
Your child probably tires of the monotony of flash cards and workbooks quickly, but she'll be fooled by this colorful, interactive counting box! Use O-shaped cereal for counters and she'll practice her counting without even realizing.
Write Secret Messages!
Your child will feel like a secret agent when you teach her this cool art trick. Write her an "invisible" message with white crayon, then watch her amazement as she paints over what looks like a blank piece of paper and sees a picture emerging.
Make a Papier-Mâché Mask
Masks have so many uses: as props in dramatic productions, as decorative objects, or simply as entertainment for a long school break. This papier-mache mask is the perfect project for your budding middle school artist.
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.
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.
Become an Amateur Author!
Nothing is better than a book for opening up uncharted territory for your little one to discover! Encourage your child to create a fresh new world of her own by making and writing her very own book.
Papier-Mâché Puppet Wizardry
Now your child can create his own wizard or witch puppet to send off on imagined adventures. This project blends many types of artistic elements, such as papier-mâché, painting, sewing, and designing.
Make a Magazine Christmas Tree
Here's an activity to get you and your child into the holiday spirit. With a little help, your child can magically transform a simple magazine into a miniature Christmas tree that will bring holiday cheer to any room in the house.
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.
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