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 Your Own Sock-Box
This activity will knock your child's socks off! Show her how to make her own mailbox with this piece-of-cake project that will hang from her doorknob.
Play Concentration ... With a Twist!
Concoct your own Concentration game! This take on the classic game of Concentration is far more interesting than playing with regular cards. Your child's own picture perfect face is used as the image that she matches up with its pair!
Create Thanksgiving Finger Puppets
Help your child make these charming Thanksgiving finger puppets. Then, use them to reenact the first Thanksgiving.
Create Popsicle Stick Puppets!
Forget store bought puppets. Teach your child how to make puppets out of popsicle sticks to put on an original puppet show, with pizazz! He will strengthen his fine motor skills as he cuts, pastes, and decorates his miniature figurines.
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!
Make a Cornhusk Doll
From records and objects left behind by the Pilgrims, we know that even though their lives were hard, their kids still loved to play. Here is a cornhusk craft they probably learned from their new neighbors, the Wampanoag Indians.
Make Beaded Candy Cane Ornaments
Decorate your Christmas tree with beaded candy canes made by your child. This activity teaches your child an AB pattern which is taught in kindergarten and essential for learning number patterns. You can even make enough for relatives and friends or attach them to holiday gifts!
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!
Do Some Cranberry Sauce Science!
It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science!
Make Holiday Thank You Cards
Kids love the holidays because they're full of family, tradition, and - oh yes - gifts. Use this opportunity to teach your child the good manners of sending thank you cards. Your child will get some great writing practice in, too!
