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.
Create an Acrostic Christmas Card
Build your child's vocabulary and creative writing skills with this innovative seasonal greeting card. It's decorated with an acrostic poem that spells out the words 'Merry Christmas!'
Send Water Uphill!
Your little scientist will create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as she sees the water move "uphill" through the tubing!
Create an Egg Carton Color Sorter
Identifying colors is a necessary skill that people use everyday. Introduce your child to this bright new world of colors using ordinary household objects and an egg carton to sort them by color.
Indoor Gardening with Kitchen Waste
Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist! Your child will delight in making her own indoor garden by growing fruits and vegetables out of discarded plant sections that would have otherwise been thrown away.
Bake Domino Cookies
To spark your child's interest in traditional games, bake up a set of these edible dominoes!
Construct an Edible Holiday Train
A twist on the traditional holiday gingerbread house, this holiday train is made with graham crackers and decorated with candy, icing, and other edible trimmings.
Make a Papier Maché Pencil Pot
"Papier maché" is the French term for "chewed-up paper"âand that's kind of what it looks like! Show your child how to reconstruct old newspaper using a mold and wallpaper paste to create a functional pencil holder.
Hand-Sewn Hot Pad
This pretty and practical hot pad is an excellent way to practice beginning sewing skills. Using hand stitching exclusively, the design's simple geometric shapes also help young sewers build patience, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.
Grow a Miniature Container Garden
Nurture your child's green thumb and spark her interest in the life sciences by starting a miniature garden in a paper egg carton. Your child will participate in the complete growing cycle, from planting the seeds to reaping the results.
Create a Dia de los Muertos Altar
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday in which families pay tribute to deceased loved ones. Build your own version of the traditional Dia de los Muertos altar with your child and teach him about the traditions of other cultures.

