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Looking for kids 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 our kids activities, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.

Make Bottle Cap Magnets

Make Bottle Cap Magnets

Let your child's creativity shine by showing him how to create personalized bottle cap magnets to hold up his creations. He can use favorite drawings, family photographs, or magazine pictures to design his own magnets!

Make a Papier-Mâché Mask

Make a Papier-Mâché Mask

Masks have so many uses: as props in dramatic productions, as decorative objects, or simply as entertainment for a long school break. This papier-mache mask is the perfect project for your budding middle school artist.

Make Festive Placemats

Make Festive Placemats

Everyone loves a party, and half the fun is the anticipation of the big event. Homemade placemats are festive, easy to make, and can be tailored to any type of celebration.

Make Jumbo "Cupcake" Crayons

Make Jumbo "Cupcake" Crayons

Finally there's a solution for all of those broken crayon stubs! This whimsical activity magically melts all the pieces together to create giant, multi-colored "cupcake" crayons.

Make a Paper Plate Purse

Make a Paper Plate Purse

This inexpensive and fun activity keeps little hands and creative minds busy and uses materials from around the house. It also makes the perfect carrier for your child's Valentine's Day cards!

Craft a Cereal Abacus

Craft a Cereal Abacus

Your child probably tires of the monotony of flash cards and workbooks quickly, but she'll be fooled by this colorful, interactive counting box! Use O-shaped cereal for counters and she'll practice her counting without even realizing.

Write Secret Messages!

Write Secret Messages!

Your child will feel like a secret agent when you teach her this cool art trick. Write her an "invisible" message with white crayon, then watch her amazement as she paints over what looks like a blank piece of paper and sees a picture emerging.

Make a Magazine Christmas Tree

Make a Magazine Christmas Tree

Here's an activity to get you and your child into the holiday spirit. With a little help, your child can magically transform a simple magazine into a miniature Christmas tree that will bring holiday cheer to any room in the house.

Create a Gumdrop Topiary

Create a Gumdrop Topiary

Who knew math could be so fun? Your preschooler will delight in this counting activity that results in a beautiful holiday decoration for the whole family to enjoy.

Make a Mouthwatering Mouse

Make a Mouthwatering Mouse

Add a new mouse to the lineup of famous furry rodents: your child's own ice cream mouse creation. His star-quality mouse will be complete with cookie ears, sprinkle whiskers, and jelly bean nose and eyes.

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