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.
Instead of suffering through another worksheet with your child, why not practice improper fractions in a hands-on, interactive way? "Fraction Roll" is a fast and fun activity in which your child uses ordinary dice to identify and compare proper and improper fractions.
Want to put the fun back into writing? This journal is a back and forth project you do together. It models good writing, plus helps kids learn to get their true thoughts down on paper. Tag, you're it!
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Math Solitaire for Two
Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned game of solitaire - especially when you don't have to play alone? Engage your third-grader in this version of the classic game and she will get lots of practice using mental math to solve addition and subtraction problems.
Compare and Contrast... in Writing!
The ability to compare and contrast texts, ideas, and characteristics will become essential across all subjects as your child enters the higher elementary grades and onto middle school.
Be a Detail Artist!
Fourth graders need a lot of practice writing detailed sentences. They're often good at writing introductions and conclusions. It's what sits in the middle that gets them into trouble. Does your young writer need more details to take her writing to the next level? Add some artwork to the mix.
Make a Figures of Speech Book!
As your child becomes a more advanced reader (and writer!) he'll be dealing with more complicated text. Help him get figures of speech (such as similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification) down pat. This make-your-own book project is a great start!
Play Math Baseball!
Math Baseball is a fun and competitive way to review new math concepts and simple computations. All you need is some paper, pencils, and a scorecard!
Speaking Up on the Daily News
Even if your fourth grader can talk a mile a minute to bring you the latest school news, she probably needs practice with writing and speaking skills. Make it fun by helping her create her very own show called "The Daily News"!
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Nature is at the heart of preschool science. This homemade bird feeder will bring some feathered friends in for some closer observation, and it's a breeze for little kids to make!
Make a Preschool Yearbook
Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will help them gather and record all the important moments and facts about their lives, as they make the march towards kindergarten.
Be a Compare and Contrast Master With Markers
Fourth graders need lots of practice with writing skills such as comparing and contrasting information. To make practicing those writing skills fun, here's an activity that will have your child organizing information using a wipe-off white board.
Play "Hop 'til You Stop" to Practice Graphs!
Does your child need an introduction to graphs? Help him use his creativity and endless energy to combine exercise and math in a game of "Hop 'til You Stop!"
