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.
Corn Husk Flowers
Transform corn on the cob into a bouquet of flowers. Magic? Nope. Just a little craftiness and a lot of fun.
Make a Sand Painting
Sand isn't just for the beach anymore. Kids can use sand to create colorful masterpieces that are beautiful and useful.
Make a Roar with Leaf Lions!
Be the mane attraction by creating a lion out of leaves! This wild craft keeps kids engaged and makes for fabulous art.
Solids, Liquids, Maple Syrup!
Introduce your first grade scientist to the properties of liquids and solids. This fun experiment uses the sweetest thing on the breakfast table...maple syrup!
Write a Valentine's Sonnet!
Love is in the air, and there's no time like Valentine's Day for your high schooler to learn about the most romantic poetic form: the sonnet!
Math Facts Secret Codes
For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistable. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!
Paper Patchwork Placemats
When you're preparing big holiday meals, it's always wonderful to involve your kids in any way you can. Here's a placemat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of quiltmaking.
Tin Can Phone
Even in the era of the cordless and the mobile, there's a lot to be said for the old-fashioned tin-can phone. There's nothing flashy about this model, and you can't send email through the wire - er, string. But it's a fun and dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.
Rock Candy Science
The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, try this exciting experiment. You'll demonstrate what a crystal is and in the process, create that enchantingly sweet, fully edible, traditional kid favorite: rock candy.
Make Homemade Castanets!
Why buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets quicker than you can say, "ole!"
