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.
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.
Create Crazy Three-Part Creatures!
There's nothing like a child pent up in the house to drive a parent crazy! Banish your child's rainy day boredom by guiding his play group through this collaborative creature art project.
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.
Grow a Miniature Container Garden
Nurture your child's green thumb and spark her interest in the life sciences by starting a miniature garden in a paper egg carton. Your child will participate in the complete growing cycle, from planting the seeds to reaping the results.
Do-It-Yourself Solar Eclipse!
Your astronomer can create a solar eclipse in just a few seconds using materials found around the house! This experiment demonstrates how a small body like the moon, can obscure the light from a much larger one, such as the sun.
Delicious Dried and Fresh Fruit Fun!
Want to find an entertaining way to develop your budding scientist's skills? This fresh and dried fruit comparison experiment is a great way to teach your child about the effects of dehydration and encourage her to take on a healthier diet.
Create a Snapping Croc Costume!
Talk about a double whammy! This clever crocodile costume is both entertaining to create and wear. Your child will delight in replicating his favorite reptile with this life-size jaw costume.
Craft an Egg Carton Caterpillar
Because fine motor skills take time, patience, and practice, it helps to have a variety of activities to keep your child engaged. This crafty caterpillar project will have your child cutting, painting, drawing, and manipulating small objects!
Game Show Fun for the Whole Family
Does your child have difficulty studying material and retaining vocabulary for certain subjects in school? Have your child create his very own custom Jeopardy game for the family! It's simple and will work for all subject areas.
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.
