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.
Want a creative way to get your kids to eat more vegetables? This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about the health benefits of eating vegetables while creating an fun veggie puppet play about nutrition!
Here’s a “telephone” you can make with your kindergartener to let him practice the most important numbers in your family’s life. It will incorporate math and social studies skills, too!
More activities for kindergarten:
Make a Set of Binoculars!
Sometimes the best crafts are ones made from materials found right in your own home. These simple and easy to make binoculars, made from two toilet paper rolls, glue, and some string, are a big hit with the kids.
Make Sponge Art Wrapping Paper
This wrapping paper is made from sponge art – a fun way to take old sponges and put them to new use. Why not give the kids an activity they can do that also helps replenish your wrapping paper supply?
Make Chocolate Clay Sculptures!
This kinder-friendly clay is edible, and delicious, too! Teaching the kids to knead dough is a great exercise in using their fine motor skills and they won’t want to stop when the end result is something they can eat.
Basket Weaving for Beginners
Weaving baskets has never been easier or more fun than this paper bowl version. In addition to looking great and being useful, these crafty baskets will help kids work on their fine motor skills and their use of patterns.
Make a Miniature Gingerbread House
Make a miniature gingerbread house this holiday season, delight your child and sneak in some math and reading skills while you're at it.
Make New Year's Noisemakers!
Though they most likely won't be staying up until midnight, let the little ones have some of their own fun on New Year's by making these crafty noisemakers.
Make Pine Cone Decorations!
This holiday craft only requires a few pine cones, some paint and glue and a few cotton balls. The result - either a whimsical mini Christmas tree or a series of ornaments â will certainly spruce up your holiday decorations.
Craft Corn Harvest Napkin Rings
Let your kindergartener help make your Thanksgiving special with these beaded napkin rings. While she's decorating your table, you'll also be giving her extra math patterning practice and helping her understand the meaning of the holiday.
Make Backyard Ice Art!
Yard art is a fun way to brighten up the bleary winter months. This activity can be done with natural materials and ice so you have no cleanup after the weather warms up.
Create an Ocean in a Bottle
Every person who has walked along the beach wonders what will wash up on the shore with the next wave? This activity creates an ocean in a jar complete with waves, and will entrance your kindergarten child with the energy of the ocean.
