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.
If your child is in the decimal doldrums, or suffering from acute fear of fractions, take heart. They're probably just struggling to understand how numbers on a page can relate to the "real world" outside the classroom.
Play this fun card game with your child and before long those annoying multiplication facts will be part of her mathematical skill set.
More activities:
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.
Make 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 of beginning writers love to experiment with the "cliffhanger." 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!
Pumpkin carving is fun, but is not recommended for young children. That doesnât mean your child has to miss out on creating his very own Jack-o-lantern! Hereâs a fun activity thatâs a less dangerous version of this Halloween tradition.
Make a Plastic Cup Monster!
Leaning about how plants grow is a building block in the preschool curriculum. Put a spooktacular twist on this science concept with these fun cup monsters. They also make great homemade Halloween decor.
Make Halloween Shape Sticks!
Here's a salt dough recipe that can be used to make ghostly character sticks for fun Halloween decor. They're easy to make, fun to decorate, and for once it's a Halloween activity that doesn't involve sugar!
Make a Halloween Candle Holder!
Nothing says Halloween like candle-light! Make these candleholders for a fun arts and crafts activity that will give your child an introduction to the art of stained glass. Plus your house will end up looking ripe for Halloween!
