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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.

Lace Up a Shamrock Tote Bag!

Lace Up a Shamrock Tote Bag!

This St. Patrick's Day, help your second grader get into the "lucky" holiday spirit by making this little shamrock tote bag for collecting that "leprechaun gold"!

Make a Scented Shamrock

Make a Scented Shamrock

This March, try decorating your home with these scented shamrocks--sure to fill your home with Irish spirit.

Find the Lost Leprechaun

Find the Lost Leprechaun

Guess what: After all these centuries of happy mischief, one lone leprechaun has gotten lost. Help him get back to his friends at the end of the rainbow with this cooperative game that also flexes your third grader's math and social studies skills.

Leaping Leprechauns!

Leaping Leprechauns!

It's green. It's lucky. And guess what: St. Patrick's Day is a kindergarten social studies topic, too! Try this cute discovery lesson to build early mapreading skillls by finding some homemade "leprechaun gold."

Lucky Leprechauns!

Lucky Leprechauns!

This St. Patrick's Day, your fifth grader probably isn't going to fall for those "leprechaun gold" surprises that worked so well in kindergarten. But that doesn't mean your fifth grader can't have some fun--and math learning--on this holiday.

Leprechaun Magic Pouch

Leprechaun Magic Pouch

Help your fourth grader celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a classic magic trick, updated for this "lucky" holiday.

Make a Shamrock Magnet

Make a Shamrock Magnet

Kids love playing with tactile objects, and this spaghetti arts and crafts project is sure to fit the bill for Saint Patrick's Day. The shamrock, a symbol of Celtic culture, is a simple design to trace and cut and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!

Make Shamrock Prints

Make Shamrock Prints

Nothing says Saint Patrick's Day like a great big shamrock. This symbol of Celtic culture is a perfect shape for preschool prints because it's simple and symmetrical.

Reading Native Son

Reading Native Son

Bigger's life was tragic, but understanding Richard Wright's classic novel doesn't need to be. Here's a teen-friendly refresher course in the plot of this work of literature, as well as SAT vocabulary your teen can use to describe what happens for his or herself.

Solids, Liquids, Maple Syrup!

Solids, Liquids, Maple Syrup!

Introduce your first grade scientist to the properties of liquids and solids. This fun experiment uses the sweetest thing on the breakfast table...maple syrup!

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