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.
You've probably been to a party where one of the appetizers was veggies and dip, in a plastic tray. This tray is great for snacking. But it's also the perfect tool for a little counting practice!
This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with the definitions and examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!
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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, however, it’s often difficult for students to grasp the difficulty of cleaning up an oil spill.
Face-Off Over Physical Changes!
Here's a simple but engaging way to explain the concept of physical change. You and your fourth grader will have a blast coming up with ways to change paper--without really changing it at all!
Color Science for Kinders!
Help your child explore chromatography (the process of separating colors or pigments) while creating a neat art project! Here's how to get started.
Make a Decorative Paperweight!
Using water, corn syrup, and sequins, your child can create a unique art project while exploring what happens when different liquids are mixed together!
Make Quick and Easy Bath Salts
Use the activity below to help your child create bath salts as she observes how a solid changes when placed in a liquid. These fragrant bath salts can be made to enjoy at home or package as a special gift for a friend!
Make a Windsock!
Windsocks are used to determine the wind direction and wind speed. Your preschooler can create a simple windsock using a colorful piece of tissue paper, a chenille stem, and yarn.
Coin Toss Probability
Want to help your little one get familiar with the practice of tossing a coin toss while practicing basic probability? Challenge your child to finding out if a coin toss is really fair by conducting this coin toss experiment.
