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.
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.
Create Thanksgiving Finger Puppets
Help your child make these charming Thanksgiving finger puppets. Then, use them to reenact the first Thanksgiving.
Vintage Silhouette Pillowcase
Make a personalized pillow complete with your child's vintage shadow image. Pre-photography these black-and-white silhouettes were used to transmit a person's image on paper. You won't be able to find these pillowcases in stores!
Play Concentration ... With a Twist!
Concoct your own Concentration game! This take on the classic game of Concentration is far more interesting than playing with regular cards. Your child's own picture perfect face is used as the image that she matches up with its pair!
The Mayflower Compact: Would You Sign?
After 66 days of being crammed into a 90 foot ship with 127 other people, you have finally reached land. Unfortunately, though, there is no sign of civilization as you know it. Would you sign the Mayflower Compact? Read it and see!
Make Your Own Sock-Box
This activity will knock your child's socks off! Show her how to make her own mailbox with this piece-of-cake project that will hang from her doorknob.
Paint Your Own Key Holder Board
If your child is particularly handy or artistic, she'll love putting her talents toward making a custom key holder board. This practical project looks great in the kitchen and would make a terrific gift for Mother's Day or Grandparent's Day!
Make Sourdough Bread!
Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!
Play Anchors Away!
This Thanksgiving, play this fanciful math game inspired by the story of the Mayflower and strengthen your child's math problem-solving skills in the process!
Make Beaded Candy Cane Ornaments
Decorate your Christmas tree with beaded candy canes made by your child. This activity teaches your child an AB pattern which is taught in kindergarten and essential for learning number patterns. You can even make enough for relatives and friends or attach them to holiday gifts!
