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.
Make a Butterfly Mobile
Love butterflies? Watch them fly and flutter inside your home with a mobile that's easy for young children to create. This fun, eco-friendly craft project is the perfect alternative to catching real butterflies -- plus it teaches kids about nature.
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!
Make a Roar with Leaf Lions!
Be the mane attraction by creating a lion out of leaves! This wild craft keeps kids engaged and makes for fabulous art.
Blast Off with a Homemade Rocket Ship!
Shoot to the moon with this imaginative craft for kids. Perfect for any budding astronaut, it lets kids be creative and offers plenty of out-of-this-world adventure.
Say "Ah": Play Doctor and Practice Reading
From ankles to toes, teach your child the different parts of the body and how they're spelled. Before you know it she'll be recognizing letters and sounds. Next stop: medical school!
Play the Consonant Blend Scavenger Hunt
Combine your child's love for scavenger hunts with their budding reading skills to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.
Write a Valentine's Sonnet!
Love is in the air, and there's no time like Valentine's Day for your high schooler to learn about the most romantic poetic form: the sonnet!
Paper Patchwork Placemats
When you're preparing big holiday meals, it's always wonderful to involve your kids in any way you can. Here's a placemat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of quiltmaking.
Make Homemade Castanets!
Why buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets quicker than you can say, "ole!"
Tin Can Phone
Even in the era of the cordless and the mobile, there's a lot to be said for the old-fashioned tin-can phone. There's nothing flashy about this model, and you can't send email through the wire - er, string. But it's a fun and dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.
