Kids' Activities and Games
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 a Festive Holiday Garland
Get out all your craft collections and see what your child can use to make a festive garland! This activity teaches your child to pattern, which she'll learn in kindergarten and use in number patterns.
Say "Huzzah" This Thanksgiving!
This Thanksgiving, teach your child how the pilgrims would have spoken to each other back in the 1620's, and some words that their new Native American neighbors might have taught them, too.
Do Some Cranberry Sauce Science!
It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science!
Mayflower Math
Okay, it's true: the Mayflower is generally a social studies topic, not a math one. But if you've got an elementary school math maven, we think the historical record also contains some great opportunities for number practice!
Give Thanks: Make a Cornucopia Table Setting
A cornucopia is the traditional table decoration of Thanksgiving. Let all your Thanksgiving guests join the celebration by slipping their own thank-yous into the cornucopia before the meal.
Play a Fun Alphabet Game
The whole family can play this fun homemade game, and your little one will get some great practice learning his letters and thinking on his feet!
Make Thanksgiving Teepee Place Cards
Keep your child busy and entertained this Thanksgiving by enlisting her to make the table's place cards! She'll be delighted to have such an important job and she'll improve her spelling and fine motor skills along the way.
Tissue Box Travel Game
Are we there yet? Keep the kids entertained and distracted while playing this wonderfully home-made activity! An active brain is the best way to counteract a dull car ride.
Iroquois Plate Game
This Thanksgiving, try playing this fun Native American game with the whole family.
Map Your Family's Heritage
This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography. You'll come away with a sense of community and a great Thanksgiving conversation piece!
