Outdoor Activities
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.
Soda-Bottle Bowling
This simple bowling game improves eye-hand coordination and visual tracking, while offering experience with cause and effect! All you need are some empty bottles to get started.
Make a Homemade Slip and Slide
Looking for hot weather fun? Cool the kids down with a homemade slip and slide! You can create your own water park atmosphere for just a few bucks.
Musical Magical Hoops!
This fun game tests your child's memory and helps her recognize colors, build her listening skills, discriminate between sound and silence, and develop her reflexes. More importantly, it's a whole lot of fun!
Play Musical Statues
This simple movement activity helps improve listening skills, as your child will be required to discriminate between sound and silence.
Mother, May I?
This variation on the classic group game "Mother, May I?" can be played with one or more child and involves continual participation.
Play Blob Tag
A simple modification of an old game keeps all children participating and active, giving everyone a chance to practice their running and dodging skills.
Play Turtle Tag
In addition to being fun â and requiring children to think about how turtles move â this tag game provides practice with running and falling.
Make a Beanbag Toss Game!
This simple project yields a fun carnival game for preschoolers. Plus, aiming beanbags and tossing them in, gives preschoolers practice with gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Goofy Moves: Pattern Practice
Party games are just plain fun. But, they can also provide a rich learning environment where your child is gaining new skills alongside his friends. This circle game practices patterning and flexes your child's memory. It works best for 4 to 6 kids, but it can be adapted for larger groups. ...
Jump Rope The Days of the Week!
Jump rope isn't just good exercise. It's also a fun way to build your child's ability to focus and learn. Use these rhythmic chants to help your first grade athlete learn the days of the week and improve early reading skills!
