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 Set of Binoculars!
Sometimes the best crafts are ones made from materials found right in your own home. These simple and easy to make binoculars, made from two toilet paper rolls, glue, and some string, are a big hit with the kids.
Make a Homemade Snow Globe
Is there anything more enticing to a young child than a snow globe? Here's a snow globe that your kids can not only play with, they can make it themselves!
Make Pine Cone Decorations!
This holiday craft only requires a few pine cones, some paint and glue and a few cotton balls. The result - either a whimsical mini Christmas tree or a series of ornaments - will certainly spruce up your holiday decorations.
Make Mushroom Prints
This activity uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful. It is an easy project for little hands to do with a little prep help from a grown up.
Make a Science Discovery Table!
Kindergarten scientists love to touch, manipulate, and generally "check out" natural items such as snake skins, seashells, and pine cones. Nurture this curiosity with this "discovery table" for your home.
Create a Coiling Snake
In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil. In the end, he will have a coiling critter to hang up and enjoy!
Make a Paper Mosaic!
Mosaics are great fun for the part of the brain that recognizes patterns, and can help build geometrical awareness in your child. Introduce your young artist to this art form with this fun and creative activity, which blends arts and crafts with patterning for hidden math practice!
Make a Fabric Collage
Want a fun craft project that will get your child using his senses? Create a colorful, abstract piece of art with your child! Besides being an exercise for the senses, it’s a perfect way to reuse old clothes.
Make Like a Bird and Nest!
Ask your child how he thinks a bird makes its nest. Then tell him you are going to be like birds today and make your own nests out of natural materials like grass and leaves!
Make a Tin Candle Luminary
This activity will help your child experience the past by making a beautiful tin luminary, which filters candlelight through a pattern. The resulting work of art will trace beautiful candlelit patterns on your walls!
