Games and Activities
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.
Mobiles are a fun and easy way for kids to show off the important people in their life. Plus, they make a wonderful room decorations! Get together some family photos, glue, yarn and a paper towel roll and you’ll have a fantastic decoration of lasting memories.
Want to capture this moment in time? Make a time capsule of this period in your child's life! You may just be surprised at what you find, when you dig it up next year...
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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 Chocolate Clay Sculptures!
This kinder-friendly clay is edible, and delicious, too! Teaching the kids to knead dough is a great exercise in using their fine motor skills and they won’t want to stop when the end result is something they can eat.
Make Sponge Art Wrapping Paper
This wrapping paper is made from sponge art – a fun way to take old sponges and put them to new use. Why not give the kids an activity they can do that also helps replenish your wrapping paper supply?
Build Up for an Edible Structure
Learning how to see the world and then translate it into 3-D can be challenging when in the two dimensional world of paper and pencils or crayons. This activity encourages a child to sculpt in free form with the only rule is they have to build 'up'.
Make Kool-Aid Tie Dye
The wonderful colors and designs of this method have intrigued many generations but can be made relatively easily and with simple household ingredients. Plus, it's a kid-friendly activity that never gets old.
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!
Basket Weaving for Beginners
Weaving baskets has never been easier or more fun than this paper bowl version. In addition to looking great and being useful, these crafty baskets will help kids work on their fine motor skills and their use of patterns.
Make a Miniature Gingerbread House
Make a miniature gingerbread house this holiday season, delight your child and sneak in some math and reading skills while you're at it.
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!
Create Thumbprint Christmas Cards
These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!
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