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.
Play a Fun Alphabet Game
The whole family can play this fun homemade game, and your little one will get some great practice learning his letters and thinking on his feet!
Say "Huzzah" This Thanksgiving!
This Thanksgiving, teach your child how the pilgrims would have spoken to each other back in the 1620's, and some words that their new Native American neighbors might have taught them, too.
Map Your Family's Heritage
This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography. You'll come away with a sense of community and a great Thanksgiving conversation piece!
Thanksgiving Appreciation Book
Teach your child the true meaning of Thanksgiving with this Thanksgiving appreciation book. He will learn about the first feast, strengthen his fine motor skills, and practice sound and shape recognition.
Make a Festive Holiday Garland
Get out all your craft collections and see what your child can use to make a festive garland! This activity teaches your child to pattern, which she'll learn in kindergarten and use in number patterns.
Turn Your Old T-shirt Into a Pillow
When your child has outgrown that favorite t-shirt that he just can't bear to part with, why not recycle it into a pillow? This t-shirt pillow is easy to do, and it makes a great gift too!
Give Thanks: Make a Cornucopia Table Setting
A cornucopia is the traditional table decoration of Thanksgiving. Let all your Thanksgiving guests join the celebration by slipping their own thank-yous into the cornucopia before the meal.
Make Holiday Thank You Cards
Kids love the holidays because they're full of family, tradition, and - oh yes - gifts. Use this opportunity to teach your child the good manners of sending thank you cards. Your child will get some great writing practice in, too!
Make Thanksgiving Teepee Place Cards
Keep your child busy and entertained this Thanksgiving by enlisting her to make the table's place cards! She'll be delighted to have such an important job and she'll improve her spelling and fine motor skills along the way.
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!
