Kids' Activities and Games
Looking for kids 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 our kids activities, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
Shake, Rattle, & Roll with Marble Art
Looking for a colorful painting project to do with your preschooler? Try Marble Art, an exciting art activity that uses marbles instead of paint brushes. The results are always unique, and it will let your child practice her prediction and observation skills!
Craft a Japanese Fan!
In Japan, fans are an important symbol used for centuries; they can represent friendship, respect, and good wishes and often show up in art and events. Here's a simple and fun art activity where you can make your own Japanese fan!
Ojo de Dios
In this activity, give your child some insight into another culture with this craft activity: create an ojo de Dios (eye of God), a representation of the yarn weaving done by the Huichol population of northwest Mexico.
Practice Early Math with Patterned Paper Chains
Craft a colorful paper chain with this activity that lets your child create an imaginative prop or house decoration by alternating two colors in a repetitive pattern. Expose your preschooler to this basic math skill early or do it with your kindergartner to help her master her patterning skills!
Pumpkin Math: Learn Shapes While Carving
This fall, boost your child's math skills with the time-old tradition of pumpkin carving! Here's an activity that has your child improve her shape recognition by identifying, drawing, and carving geometric shapes out of a Jack-O-Lantern face.
Create a Kids' Cooking Apron!
Does your child show signs of being the next great chef? Here's an activity to encourage her culinary interest and skills: make a colorful cooking apron!
Create Hamburger Cookies!
Let your child develop her fine motor skills in this cooking activity that has her creating hamburger cookies, a great snack for any party or BBQ.
Taste the Rainbow: Create a Rainbow of Healthy Food
Make a Healthy Foods Rainbow! In this activity, your child will color a rainbow, glue on colorful fruits and vegetables, and keep track of which healthy super-foods she eats throughout the week.
Make Spider Sandwiches
These simple, wheat sandwiches are easy to make and can be a fun part of any child's meal. They also make a delicious tray for a Halloween get-together.
Build Animal Piggy Banks!
Learn about coins and their value by making an animal piggy bank. Here's how to make a lion, pig, or sheep bank - or you can use your imagination to create others.
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