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 Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes
Here is an easy, edible project that also makes for an elegant decoration! Your child will be delighted to give her chocolate covered candy canes away to friends and family this holiday season!
Pet Presents: Quilt a Snuggly Pet Blanket
Have a pet that needs a warm spot to snuggle? Your child (along with some parental assistance) can make him this blanket in a jiff, and it's ultra cozy! You and your child will be using old felted sweaters for this beginning sewing project.
Make Marbled Christmas Balls
Forget mass-produced, store bought holiday ornaments. Using just some paint and clear plastic ornament balls, your child can usher in the holidays by making his own homemade marbled Christmas ornaments!
Game Show Fun for the Whole Family
Does your child have difficulty studying material and retaining vocabulary for certain subjects in school? Have your child create his very own custom Jeopardy game for the family! It's simple and will work for all subject areas.
Create a Dia de los Muertos Altar
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday in which families pay tribute to deceased loved ones. Build your own version of the traditional Dia de los Muertos altar with your child and teach him about the traditions of other cultures.
Create Crazy Three-Part Creatures!
There's nothing like a child pent up in the house to drive a parent crazy! Banish your child's rainy day boredom by guiding his play group through this collaborative creature art project.
Indoor Gardening with Kitchen Waste
Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist! Your child will delight in making her own indoor garden by growing fruits and vegetables out of discarded plant sections that would have otherwise been thrown away.
Make a Bendable Spinal Column Model
Has your child ever thought about how his spine works, and why it bends? This assembling activity resulting in a spinal model will help him understand and be grateful for the vital functions performed by his vertebral column.
Do-It-Yourself Earthquake
It's easy to learn about earthquakes without experiencing one firsthand. In this simple earth science experiment, observe the effect of lateral earthquake motion on a high-rise building from the safety of your own home.
Do-It-Yourself Solar Eclipse!
Your astronomer can create a solar eclipse in just a few seconds using materials found around the house! This experiment demonstrates how a small body like the moon, can obscure the light from a much larger one, such as the sun.
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