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.
Take a regular old beach ball, a sharpie marker, and a first grader. What do you get? An outdoor activity that works on reading comprehension, in the midst of a game of catch!
Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's a simple activity you can do at home before your middle-schooler begins those long end-of-the-chapter review questions.
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Make a Family History Timeline!
Need help teaching your child to sequence and organize information? Creating this graphic organizer will help your child see what happened before and after an event. It will also give your child practice in putting events in order.
Guess My Word: A Vocab Game
Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your youngster.
Solid, Liquid, Gas Scavenger Hunt
This activity will help your kid get a grasp of different states of matter, in a hands-on, interactive way.
Teach Science While Smelling the Flowers
With just a few ordinary household items, you can make a creative bouquet together, and have a great time learning about plant biology in the process!
Subtraction Action: Get Your Family Involved!
Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun subtraction activity for your child that will do just that--in theory, anyway.
Explore the Science of Energy
Energy is the ability to change or move matter, and matter is everything that takes up space. Without energy, the world could not function! Here is a practical way to demonstrate specific types of energy.
Launch a Symmetry Hunt!
Help your child understand symmetry by seeking out objects in nature, around the house, and in the mirror which are the same on both sides.
Story Starters: Writing Prompts for Second Graders
Does your child resist putting pen to paper? With second graders, it's important to focus on ideas, rather than perfect grammar, in order to get them motivated. This activity will help jump-start your child's creative juices...without the moans and groans!
Reviewing Romeo and Juliet
Sure, Shakespeare can be kind of confusing. But, leave the doths and thees behind, and you've got a story any teen can understand.
Make a Reading Bookmark!
This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that they can use themselves, and it is always right where it should be--in their book!
