Kindergarten Activities
From outdoor activities perfect for a sunny day, to indoor activities for when the rain is falling, we've got math activities, science activities, writing, reading, and more: so get those paints and markers ready! Make a book, go word fishing, or send kids on a shape scavenger hunt. Here are dozens of things to do with your kindergarten child.
Craft a Tissue Paper Christmas Tree!
'Tis the season to go crazy over Christmas trees! Engage your child in a Christmas tree craft that will results in a timeless, brightly-colored tissue paper tree.
Grow a Miniature Container Garden
Nurture your child's green thumb and spark her interest in the life sciences by starting a miniature garden in a paper egg carton. Your child will participate in the complete growing cycle, from planting the seeds to reaping the results.
Make a Mashed Potato Snowman
To offset the sugary indulgences of the holidays, create this frosty and edible friend. Your child will have so much fun building and eating his snowman, he won't even realize he's getting his vegetables!
Paper Plate Masks: Jack O' Lanterns
Use orange paper plates as the base for these spooky or silly Jack O' Lantern masks. Enlist your child's help in making his own costume by including him in this fun and easy Halloween craft project.
Design a Native American Vest
Take the opportunity to enlighten your child with some Thanksgiving history by getting him into character as a Native American with this nifty vest! This craft will encourage your child's creativity and develop his fine motor skills.
Create a Gumdrop Topiary
Who knew math could be so fun? Your preschooler will delight in this counting activity that results in a beautiful holiday decoration for the whole family to enjoy.
Make Festive Placemats
Everyone loves a party, and half the fun is the anticipation of the big event. Homemade placemats are festive, easy to make, and can be tailored to any type of celebration.
Create a Thanksgiving Jigsaw Puzzle
There's nothing quite like the feeling of completing a puzzle, especially in front of a roaring fire on a cold autumn night. Encourage your little one to use her imagination to create one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving puzzle pieces!
Create Picture Perfect Postcards!
Show your child how to create one-of-a-kind postcards from family photographs. As you write, address, stamp, and mail each postcard, your child will practice his emerging writing skills while learning the art of correspondence.
Symmetrical Butterfly Birthday Card
Your child will be enchanted with her ability to paint a brilliant butterfly made up of perfectly even shapes. This fantastic introduction to symmetry will also stimulate her creativity and fine motor skills.
