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.
Prepare Painless Peanut Fudge
This dreamy combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a spectacularly simple recipe that is even safe to get your young child involved with. Your youngster will learn how to follow recipe instructions while making these scrumptious candies.
Design a Great Glass Xylophone!
This amusing activity incorporates music into an educational science experiment! Your child will love learning about sound waves as he makes and plays sweet-sounding melodies on his very own glass xylophone.
Construct an Edible Holiday Train
A twist on the traditional holiday gingerbread house, this holiday train is made with graham crackers and decorated with candy, icing, and other edible trimmings.
Hand-Sewn Hot Pad
This pretty and practical hot pad is an excellent way to practice beginning sewing skills. Using hand stitching exclusively, the design's simple geometric shapes also help young sewers build patience, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.
Craft a Santa Claus Mask!
Paper plates make great foundations for masks! Help your child craft this easy-to-make Santa mask that he will delight in wearing during the holiday season for Christmas pretend play.
Create an Acrostic Christmas Card
Build your child's vocabulary and creative writing skills with this innovative seasonal greeting card. It's decorated with an acrostic poem that spells out the words 'Merry Christmas!'
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.
Try Water Science Trickery!
Who doesn't love a good magic trick? Demonstrate this entertaining "illusion" to your child and educate her about water pressure at the same time! You will make it look like a single card is holding an entire glass of water in the glass.
Make a Papier Maché Pencil Pot
"Papier maché" is the French term for "chewed-up paper"âand that's kind of what it looks like! Show your child how to reconstruct old newspaper using a mold and wallpaper paste to create a functional pencil holder.
Make Gummy Worm Ice Cubes
This Halloween, make kooky, spooky gummy worm ice cubes with your preschooler! He will delight in creating ice cubes with a slightly creepy yet cute surprise tucked inside.
