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.
Mobiles are a fun and easy way for kids to show off the important people in their life. Plus, they make a wonderful room decorations! Get together some family photos, glue, yarn and a paper towel roll and you’ll have a fantastic decoration of lasting memories.
Want to capture this moment in time? Make a time capsule of this period in your child's life! You may just be surprised at what you find, when you dig it up next year...
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Cinco de Mayo Maracas
Cinco de Mayo celebrates an important battle in Mexican history. Although the battle took place across the border, the holiday is widely celebrated in America by people of Mexican heritage. Why not take part in the festivities? These maracas make a racket, and they couldn't be easier to make...
Learn Through Cooking!
Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It's also a time to chow down! Need some help in the kitchen? There's no better helper than an avid fourth grader!
Make Symmetrical Snowflakes!
Whether you live in a cold winter climate or a balmy one, every kid knows what a snowflake is! This fun design activity, that combines art and math, will keep your fourth grader busy during those long winter months.
Build a Pop Rocket
What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket, with help from a basic chemical reaction. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip!
Write a Spooky Story
Want to build your fourth grader's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!
Make a Paper Chain Calendar
Young kids usually have only a vague sense of time. They probably know that an hour is longer than ten minutes, and a week is shorter than a month, but it's difficult for them to gage time's passing. Making a paper chain calendar can help.
Thesaurus Mad Lib!
Your third grader may know how to use a dictionary, but what about a thesaurus? Here's a fun holiday activity that will have you and your child singing, laughing, and using a great writing tool!
Turn and Learn About the Earth's Seasons!
In this interactive activity, your second grader will see first-hand how the Earth moves and brings seasonal changes to our world.
Make Back-to-School Business Cards!
A simple, fun way to ensure your second grader hangs on to her stuff this school year - or at least gets it back quickly - is to have her create "business cards" to use as labels. Not only will they keep her organized, but she'll squeeze in some writing practice, too!
Float My Clay Boat
Want to introduce your child to some science while playing with water and clay? Here's a hands-on experiment that will have your child using clay to design the floatiest boat he can!
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