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.
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Count by 5s Without Losing Your Marbles!
Back in kindergarten, your child probably spent lots of time counting things one by one. But now that first grade is here, he'll need to be able to count in groups, and especially by fives. This activity makes math fun, with treasure that comes in clusters!
Play Popsicle Math
Now that it's first grade, "Math Facts" are here. This year, you can expect addition and some subtraction. Worried? Don't be. This is a time to explore lots of fun ways to develop new skills. Here's a hands-on activity that classroom teachers use to help kids get a feel for equations.
Write a Science Fiction Fantasy
Want to get your bookworm interested in science? Try science fiction! Here's how to get started on reading and writing about the ways that science affects society.
Play the Shape Twister Game
Young kids love bright colors and shapes. This silly game combines shapes, color, and motion--to teach core first grade skills. It's kind of like Twister...with a twist!
Be an Estimation Sensation
Great estimators are made, not born. Here's an activity to make your child an estimation master.
CSI Science: Get the Prints!
Set your teen on the beat in a real world "crime scene" investigation. Can he tell whose fingerprints are on drinking glass?
Show Me the Money!: A Math Guessing Game
Does your child know the difference between a penny and a dime? Can she count by fives (nickels) and tens (dimes)? For a hands-on guessing game that helps kids identify money, try this!
Host a Backyard Olympics!
Who needs Beijing? Gather the neighborhood kids together and host your own Olympics, right in the backyard! Not only will everyone get some exercise, but as Junior statistician, your kid will practice some key graphing skills.
Cut This Calendar!
First grade math includes lots of work with two-digit numbers. Here is a great activity for early in the year, to practice recognizing and sequencing numbers from 1-30.
Coin Connection: A Patterning Game
Lots of everyday objects can be fun, whether it's buttons, beans, or LEGO blocks. Here's an activity that uses coins to build problem-solving strategies.
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