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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SAT Boot Camp: A Strong Study Schedule
Want to help your teen ace the SAT? The key is to establish a schedule for studying and then stick to it. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting underway.
Make Your Mom! A Creative Measurement Activity
How wonderful is Mom? Help your second grader "measure" the ways with this creative gift of appreciation.
Make A Father's Day Timeline!
With this activity, your child will get an opportunity to apply skills she's learning in second grade math, and maybe learn something new about Dad in the process.
The ABCs of Analyzing an SAT Essay Prompt
Wondering how to get started? Here are the ABCs (and DEFs) of acing the SAT essay.
Lit.'s in the Cards!
Here's a game to help ensure that your teenager hits the important aspects of analyzing a piece of literature. Use this game to prepare for a literature quiz, and a good grade is in the cards!
Create a T-shirt Pictograph
Using the colors of your child's T-shirts is a silly, but effective way to learn how to organize data and show it on a graph.
Find Fractions on the Fly
Fractions, decimals and percents are everywhere, and the more easily your child can identify and compare them, the greater success she will have adding, subtracting, and converting them.
Learn About Rounding with the Number Mountain
Trying to teach your child how to round numbers? Start with our visual aid, then graduate to a fun card game that reinforces the concept.
Shop Around for Better Math Skills
Try this simple supermarket activity with your third grader to get him thinking about the real world math you use everyday.
You're on the Air! Write a Commercial
By strengthening their oral communication skills, students become confident speakers, whether they are speaking one-on-one or to an audience. Here's a great activity that will bring out the performer in your child!
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