Outdoor Activities
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.
Sandbox Math Sticks
One of the goals for first graders is to memorize basic addition and subtraction math facts by the end of the year. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!
Play the Rainbow to Explore Acoustics!
In this activity, your child will fill jars with varied amounts of water to learn about acoustics, and practices mixing colors to form a rainbow of colors and sounds.
Grow a Sock Garden
How many times have you caught your children walking outside with white socks on? In this activity, your kid has your permission to get his socks nice and filthy. In fact, it's a necessity! Believe it or not, those socks are going to make a garden.
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!
Play Pattern Hopscotch!
Creating number patterns with pencil and paper can be dull. But creating patterns with hopscotch? Exciting! Get your child's game on, and give her some math practice in the process.
Kid Friendly Batik: No Wax Required!
Batik is a fabric dying technique that's popular all over the world, especially Indonesia. It creates stunning results, but it's usually done with hot wax--not exactly safe for young kids! This flour-and-water method is wax-free and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.
Make a Pinata!
Got that party fever? Looking for a crafty distraction for a warm day? Few things are as fun for kids as a piñata, and it's easy-as-pie to make your own!
Plant a Historical Herb Garden
Here's a way to make history both interesting and relevant: design a garden using plants that were used by people in Colonial times!
Make a Wind Chime
Get kids busy with this colorful craft activity, and sneak in some math practice without them even realizing it! This beaded wind chime is fun to make, and it gets kids experimenting with patterns, a key kindergarten math skill.
Hike This Science Hunt!
Want to take math and science out to play? This nature hunt gives kids samples to collect and clues to find, while reinforcing their ability to use words like "near", "far", "left" and "right" to figure out an object's location. It's great outdoor fun and it works on important skills for ...
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