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.
Students usually study for spelling tests by looking over the words and spelling them out loud. Here's a spelling game that gets the whole family involved!
Want to build the biggest, thickest bubbles around? This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!
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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!
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
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!).
Investigate Science with Sweet Talk
Here's an investigative activity in which your child will discover real-world names and uses for sugar and find out how it is hidden in many different foods.
Playing for Planets: A Study Card Game
All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.
Algebra All Around: 3 Activities
Algebra is all around, from the data in the news to real life situations such as shopping and sports. Here are three activities you can do at home and around town to bring algebra into your daily lives.
Make Your Own Electricity
By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!
Name that Number!: A Guessing Game
In the grand tradition of "I Spy," "20 Questions," and the other guessing games you may vaguely recall from your childhood, this is a do-it-anywhere, no-equipment-required diversion. Bonus: it helps reinforce number concepts.
16 Ways to Bring Books Alive
There are many ways to have your child respond to literature, including discussion, written expression, arts and crafts, and drama.
Name that Comma! Breaking Up Big Numbers
To help your child shake the big number blues, here's a handy strategy to make your child a place value pro!
