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.
Take some of the spirit of musical chairs and incorporate it into an indoor obstacle course of sorts. You'll set up 8 stations and invite a bunch of your child's friends. When the music stops, each child jumps up and switches to the next station down the line.
Is your family a little lax in the grammar department? Don’t worry! This game helps to strengthen your child’s speaking skills, by teaching him to answer questions with complete sentences.
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Make a Paper Chain Calendar
Young kids usually have only a vague sense of time. They probably know that an hour is longer than ten minutes, and a week is shorter than a month, but it's difficult for them to gage time's passing. Making a paper chain calendar can help.
Thesaurus Mad Lib!
Your second grader may know how to use a dictionary, but what about a thesaurus? Here's a fun holiday activity that will have you and your child singing, laughing, and using this great writing tool!
Make a Flash Back Book!
Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? She'll love getting the whole family in on the fun to create a "Flash Back Book!"
Turn and Learn About the Earth's Seasons!
In this interactive activity, your second grader will see first-hand how the Earth moves and brings seasonal changes to our world.
Play "Who Am I?" to Remember Dr. King
How much does your child know about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.? You can help your child to truly understand why we celebrate his life each year.
Make Back-to-School Business Cards!
A simple, fun way to ensure your second grader hangs on to her stuff this school year - or at least gets it back quickly - is to have her create "business cards" to use as labels. Not only will they keep her organized, but she'll squeeze in some writing practice, too!
Float My Clay Boat
Want to introduce your child to some science while playing with water and clay? Here's a hands-on experiment that will have your child using clay to design the floatiest boat he can!
Practice Reading by Getting into Character!
Here's an activity that will have your child performing a "reader's theater" by reading dialogue aloud for an audience. This activity is a great way to understand character and practice oral reading skills.
Start a Survey!
This activity puts your kid in charge of her own survey. She'll poll her relatives and friends, collect information, and then create a colorful chart to display her findings.
Fudge Cookies Kids Can Make Themselves
To be successful in school, kids need to learn how to follow directions. And it takes practice! This recipe is incredibly easy for even the youngest kids to follow. Plus, it makes a great gift when you're looking to wrap up something sweet.
