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.
The combination of sweet, soft, juicy fruit with a crunchy, buttery brown sugar topping is irresistible, but they're easy to toss together when the garden and farmer's market overflow with ripe fruit.
Categorizing information according to specific attributes is a key critical thinking skill in third grade. By sorting and grouping key facts about Martin Luther King Jr., students will develop this skill while they celebrate Dr. King’s life.
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Math a la Mode
For some math concepts,the hard part is remembering which formula to use! To illustrate the mathematical concepts of range, mean, median, and mode, here are some quick activities you can do with your child.
Preparing for the SAT
The SAT tests don't need to be a time of dread for your child. In fact, with the right plan in place, you can help them get on the way to acing them!
Take Math Out on the Town
To get your child applying math to real life situations, have her plan a fun night out for herself, and figure out the cost. Using money makes math matter, in a big way!
Apply Yourself! How to Fill Out Forms
Applications can look daunting to children. But filling out forms can be a great learning experience for kids. Here's how to give your child some formal training.
Practice Geometry! Get the Right Angle
Identifying angles as vertical, adjacent, complementary, or supplementary may sound intimidating, but with this exercise, you can turn your child into an expert angler in no time!
Compare and Contrast! Diagram a Story
Comparing and contrasting elements in narrative texts involves identifying how story elements, situations, and plots are alike and different. Here's how you can get your middle schooler started.
Get Wise to Word Problems
Is your middle schooler stumped by word problems in math class? Here's an at-home activity that will help your child take a step back and see the big picture.
Experiment with Magnet Magic
Is your child struggling to get a handle on the principles of magnetism? Here's a fun activity to demonstrate polarity and understand the basic principles of magnetism.
Design a Weather Calendar
Preschoolers are very interested in the weather. Make this a part of your daily routine and you may soon have a meteorologist on your hands! This activity turns your kid into the family weatherman. Plus, it teaches him to collect data and begin to understand graphing.
Action! Make Movies as you Read
For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners. It's imaginative, artistic, and best of all, uses movie-making visualization to get your child a ticket to the theater of reading!
