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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.

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Paper Plate Art: Sunny Side Up!

Paper Plate Art: Sunny Side Up!

Looking for something to do on a rainy day? Let the sun in! This project uses supplies you probably already have in the house, and turns them into a sunshiny project that will work your preschooler's fine motor skills (the muscles in the hand they need to strengthen to learn to write.)

Turn Your Child into a Letter Detective!

Turn Your Child into a Letter Detective!

This activity turns kids into word detectives-- scouring their way through the newspaper in search of their alphabet prey.

Set Up Shop with Algebra

Set Up Shop with Algebra

Using items around your house, create a “store” and set up expressions to represent the cost of the items. It takes just a few minutes to set up, but this activity will have lasting effects.

Cracking the Essay Question

Cracking the Essay Question

How can you get your child started if they're totally stumped? All it takes is a solid plan, man. Here's how to get started.

Plan a Treasure Hunt

Plan a Treasure Hunt

Send your little one on an adventure to find a hidden treasure. In between all the bounty-chasing and treasure digging, your kid will get a taste of how to use a map, and begin to absorb the fact that the pictures on it mean something in the physical world.

Guess What

Guess What's In the Bag

The cat's out of the bag! Or is it the book? Or the shoe?... You'll have to play this guessing game to find out! Not only is this game a hoot, but it helps teach kids to categorize a set of objects-- a key skill for preschool.

Fridge Formulas

Fridge Formulas

Fridge Formulas are short, daily activities that reinforce the skills your middle-schooler is learning in math class. By completing a daily geometry task that you have posted on the refrigerator, your child can quickly commit these formulas to long-term memory.

A Dinner Table Study Game

A Dinner Table Study Game

Here's a quick, engaging and fun game you can play around the dinner table to review several different school subjects.

Stack Coins for Integer Action!

Stack Coins for Integer Action!

Understanding how to add and subtract integers can be a challenge at first, but once you know how to handle the heat, it's a breeze!

Write a Better Research Report

Write a Better Research Report

Got a research assignment that you just can't seem to get started on? Here's a day-by-day plan to research report success (procrastination not included!).