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.
Go Camping Without Leaving Home!
Are you aching to go camping but just can't find the time? Here's an easy way to get the complete camping experience! A makeshift tent, s'mores, and a tissue paper campfire are sure to bring a breath of the outdoors right into your home.
Make a DIY Chalkboard
Brighten up any playroom with this snazzy DIY chalkboard! Invite your child to practice her writing, math, and art skills on this decorative piece that she's sure to enjoy!
Create Your Own Spatter Painting Device
Spatter painting is a lot of fun but requires a special machine. Here's an alternative using household items to create a spatter paint "machine" that's just as fun as the real thing!
Chinese New Year: Make A Lucky Lantern
Shed some "light" on the Chinese culture while brightening up your home. Help your kindergartner create these delightful, paper lanterns in honor of the Chinese New Year!
Create Your Own Paintbrushes!
Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.
Write an "I Used To, Now I" Poem
Children can sometimes find their past behavior very humorous and find it difficult to believe they once acted differently than they do now. In this activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice his writing skills as he creates an "I Used to, Now I" poem.
Create a Fourth of July "Keith Haring" Tablemat
This project takes its inspiration from the modern artist Keith Haring. His work is a celebration of freedom, right in line with the Fourth of July. Help your fifth grader design a colorful and exciting Fourth of July tablemat that you can use over and over again!
Make an African Mask
Have your 9th grade artist make a beautiful African mask of her very own to help reinforce important spatial skills and compositional comprehension. This is a fun project even for those kids who don't consider themselves to be artistically inclined.
Play Frisbee Golf
Frisbee golf is a game that incorporates the rules of golf with the fun of frisbee. And since you can make any number of "holes" in a course, it's the perfect outdoor activity for an hour or an afternoon!
Make an Outdoor Fairy Dwelling
The idea that little magical creatures inhabit our world fascinates children. And what better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!
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