Games and Activities
Looking for 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 around, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
You don't need to reinvent the wheel to give your kids a lesson in simple mechanics.
CUPS, which stands for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling, is a useful tool when helping your student edit a writing piece. Plus, it is an activity you can do together!
More activities:
Reading The Odyssey
Here's a teen-friendly refresher course in the plot of the epic poem The Odyssey, as well as SAT vocabulary your teen can use to describe what happens for themselves.
A Crash Course in the College Admissions Essay
Even for expert writers, this essential part of the college application process can be excruciating. Here's an engaging writing activity that will get your teen ready to tackle the task!
Get Halloween Math Practice with Candy Calories
Have you ever wondered which Halloween candy has the most calories per gram? By tracking nutritional information from candy wrappers, your teen can use statistics to find which treats offer the fewest tricks.
Find the Missing Digit
Okay, identifying place value isn't as fun as eating ice cream, but with a few index cards and a competitive spirit, it can be disguised as a game!
Make a Paper Pumpkin
These paper pumpkins will make festive centerpieces in your home this Halloween season.
The Perfect Pumpkin Soup
Nothing says October like pumpkin soup, but in addition to tradition, it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.
Concoct a Spicy Witch's Brew
Want to make a genuine, and delicious, witch's brew this Halloween? Here's a spicy hot cider recipe that should do just the trick.
Make Pumpkin Nut Bread
Want a fun, and delicious, activity to do with your child in the kitchen this Fall? Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.
Write a Cliffhanger
Even the most reluctant beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger," and Halloween provides the perfect excuse to put pen to paper. The thought that you can "tease" your readers (without getting in trouble for it!) gets every child excited about writing.
Make a Crazy Pumpkin Character
Here's a silly activity that's a less dangerous version of pumpkin carving: using a small pumpkin and some fun materials, kids can bring their pumpkins to life!
