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.
Paper Patchwork Placemats
When you're preparing big holiday meals, it's always wonderful to involve your kids in any way you can. Here's a placemat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of quiltmaking.
Tin Can Phone
Even in the era of the cordless and the mobile, there's a lot to be said for the old-fashioned tin-can phone. There's nothing flashy about this model, and you can't send email through the wire - er, string. But it's a fun and dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.
Play Subtraction "War"
"War" is one of those card games that can go on and on and on...and with a few creative twists, guess what? It can teach math skills for hours, too. Here's how.
Invent a Secret Code!
For a curious fourth grader, what could be more fun than a secret code, especially if it's connected to a tree fort, a secret spot, or a special friendship? Turns out that in addition to the fun, codes can also provide great practice in logical reasoning. Here's how you can start.
Skewered Balloons!
Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.
Map Your Food!
Help your fourth grade social studies student investigate the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart.
Money Magic Secret Codes!
It's a rare kid who doesn't love a good treasure hunt. Here's one that's a brain-challenge for your third grader, calling upon math skills with money and with decimals!
Play a Geography Car Game
Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.
Make a Maze with Drinking Straws!
Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your third grader's math reasoning skills.
Snake Eyes on the SAT
Dice are a great way to teach students about probability. The different combinations they offer are the perfect grounds for many SAT questions.
