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 Rain Stick!
This project, making a rain stick, is all about the sound of rain and opens the door for discussing different cultures, weather, cycles of growth, renewal, and life.
Play the Fish for Numbers Game!
Is your child struggling with number recognition? Here's a great way to go fishing for numbers that will feel more like play than counting practice!
Make an Egg Carton Advent Calendar
This homemade advent calendar, stocked with sweet treats and little gifts, may make the month of December go a little faster. Plus, it will help your preschooler practice counting, an important foundation for kindergarten math.
Popsicle Stick Log Cabin
This popsicle stick "log cabin" is a great introduction to pioneer history, and makes for a fun and absorbing craft.
Capture Fall Leaves in Stained Glass
Have you ever looked at that mounting pile of leaves out your window and wondered what you are going to do with all of them? This activity provides a solution, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.
Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
Help your child develop an attitude of gratitude this Thanksgiving with this writing activity, where he composes his own "Thanksgiving Proclamation," a statement saying he is thankful for the many benefits in his life.
Make Chocolate-Covered Apples
If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but your baking skills are non-existent, gourmet caramel apples are the perfect solution. They’re so easy to make that your child will barely need help, but the results are delicious and look beautiful.
Write a Pet Care Manual!
Have your second grader write a pet care manual, so she can be sure that Fido is well cared for while the family is away. This activity will exercise your third grader's writing skills, give her practice in writing non-fiction text, and ease those vacation worries.
Strawberry Easter Baskets
A tisket, a tasket, here's a pretty homemade basket to fill with treats at Easter.
Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
Is it a cleanser? Is it science? Is it magic? Or is it all of the above! Let your second grader discover the answer in this practical, nontoxic kitchen chemistry experiment.
