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.
Research shows that children who know the names and sounds of letters when they enter school, learn to read sooner. You can help!
Third graders have to develop whole ideas and write them down in a logical way. And you can help! Here's a technique called "storyboarding."
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Make a Halloween Candle Holder
Nothing says Halloween like candlelight! For a ghostly arts and crafts activity that will give your child an introduction to the art of stained glass, give these candleholders a try. Your house will end up looking ripe for Halloween!
Observe the Greenhouse Effect in a Jar
This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect. Your child will be able to see for himself the effects of a greenhouse, and relate this understanding to what occurs in our atmosphere, as well as practicing key science skills such as observing and recording data, using ...
SAT Espionage: Cracking the Test-Makers' Code
The SAT likes to test students' nerves by replacing numbers with letters. Here's a game that will help your student discover that cracking the code is a lot easier than it looks.
Practice Time: Plan a Dream Day!
Understanding how time is sequenced is important for second graders. In this activity, your child will get some planning practice by creating a special day and charting each activity in a detailed schedule.
Make an Abbreviation Book!
Recognizing common abbreviations is an important component to second grade language arts. Here's a fun book-making project that will help your child learn to abbreviate and provide a great art lesson at the same time!
Punctuate with Pasta!
This year, your second grader will need lots of practice using commas, quotation marks, periods, and question marks. Here's a fun activity that will help your child become familiar with punctuation marks, using something straight from the cupboard... pasta!
Play Number Memory Match Up!
Try this new twist to the traditional memory game to help your kindergartener match number symbols to the correct quantity while sharpening her memory skills!
Make a Topographic Map!
Make a "topo" map to help your fourth grader see how three-dimensional objects can be represented on a one-dimensional page--and strengthen key grade level math and social studies skills.
The Gas Guzzler's Challenge: A Lesson in Earth Science
One of the best things your child can do for the environment is help you save gas! Here's a fun and rewarding competition that will have your child applying what she knows about earth science and math to help the planet and your wallet!
Learn About Oil Spills
We all know water and oil don't mix, but it's often difficult for students to grasp the difficulty of cleaning up an oil spill.
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