High School Activities

Browse through our high school activities, or use the selector below to pick a subject. You'll find many high school activities to keep your child learning on the fly, all year long. From fun holiday activities to subject specific ones there are many high school activities to choose from.

SAT Math: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

SAT Math: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

There's a strategy never fails when it comes to problems involving distance, rates, and time. Here's an activity that will help your teen break these problems down into five easy steps that mean they'll never miss another train.

Write a Letter to Your Future Self

Write a Letter to Your Future Self

Your child's "letter to himself" is a low-stress way for him to begin thinking about future goals and also spend some time reflecting on his life. Keep the letter he composed to his future self, and surprise him with it at graduation!

Fingerpainting with Chuck Close

Fingerpainting with Chuck Close

Create a Chuck Close finger paint portrait by using your fingers instead of a paintbrush, and learn how pointilism art is made.

Write a Valentine's Sonnet

Write a Valentine's Sonnet

Love is in the air, and there's no time like Valentine's Day for your high schooler to learn about the most romantic poetic form: the sonnet!

A Crash Course in the College Admissions Essay

A Crash Course in the College Admissions Essay

Even for expert writers, this essential part of the college application process can be excruciating. Here's an engaging writing activity that will get your teen ready to tackle the task!

Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!

Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!

Play Exquisite Corpse with your high schooler to give her a taste of French Surrealism while working collaboratively to create unique and funky pieces of art!

The ABCs of Analyzing an SAT Essay Prompt

The ABCs of Analyzing an SAT Essay Prompt

Wondering how to get started? Here are the ABCs (and DEFs) of acing the SAT essay.

Build a Family First Aid Kit

Build a Family First Aid Kit

No one likes to think about the threat of impending emergencies, much less sprinting out the door to equip the house for every eventuality. However, enlisting the cooperation of your teenager to help prepare your household is the perfect way to get set, fast.

Go Green: Turn T-Shirts into Totes

Go Green: Turn T-Shirts into Totes

Paper and plastic both produce environmental waste. Go green by choosing cotton instead. Make a stylish tote bag out of a T-shirt and make a difference for the planet.

Draw a Norman Rockwell Inspired Picture

Draw a Norman Rockwell Inspired Picture

Your child can hone her realistic drawing skills as well as learn more about American artist, Norman Rockwell, in celebration of American Artist Month.

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