Activities for Kids
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.
14: An Addition Game
This single-player game is designed to help a first grader practice adding up to sums of 14. You'll need a deck of playing cards and a basic knowledge of addition facts in order to play.
Play Beanbag Letter Blend Toss
Now that first grade's here, students need to be adept at recognizing lots of letter blends, such as "ch" or "sh." Want a memorable and hilarious way to practice letter blends? Try our fun beanbag toss game.
Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden
In most of the country it's impossible to do year-round. When the wind starts howling, help your child plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your warm and dry kitchen.
Create Pretty Flower Prints
Take advantage of the spring and summer sun by creating pretty flower prints with your kids.
Decision Maker
Decide to play this game, and you won't regret it! You can practice addition, subtraction, or multiplication using just a deck of cards. Decision Maker combines mathematical skill with an element of chance that will keep players on their toes.
Play the Matching Halves Game
Boost your child's shape recognition with this matching game. One stick of each pair has two halves of a simple shape Your child will match up the pairs to complete each one.
Fish Me a Word
Want to help your child learn how to read? Put down the books and pick up the fishing rod! This silly game is a fun way to introduce and reinforce sight words--by fishing for them!
Make a Discarded Draft Decoupage Journal
Your high school grad is sure to appreciate the message of this personal, one of a kind graduation gift as he takes his first tentative steps into adulthood.
Learn About Oil Spills
We all know water and oil don't mix, but it's often difficult for students to grasp the difficulty of cleaning up an oil spill.
Letter from Camp
Is your child trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!
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