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.
Make Sand Dough
This versatile clay-like material hardens if left out and can be used for building sand castles, forts, and even school projects. Plus, the tactile experience helps build important skills while little ones play.
String "100 Days of School" Beads!
This project commemorates the milestone of completing the first 100 days of school, while giving your child a manipulative to practice counting to 100.
Make a Homemade Sunflower!
With this craft, kids can re-create a sunflower to keep in your home and look at over and over. Just grab a paper towel roll, paper plate, and some sunflower seeds and you're on your way to starting a spring garden!
Make a Science Discovery Table!
Kindergarten scientists love to touch, manipulate, and generally "check out" natural items such as snake skins, seashells, and pine cones. Nurture this curiosity with this "discovery table" for your home.
Play Camouflage Match-Up!
When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of trees, leaves, and flowers, it's called camouflage. Here's a game that explains the concepts while building science knowledge and visual discrimination skills.
Make Harvest Gift Bag Clips
Make this nature-inspired clip for Thanksgiving house gifts, and you'll be supporting your kindergartener's science and social studies learning while having arts and crafts fun!
Make Giant Dice!
Here's a way to put numbers and letters - key kindergarten math and reading skills - together while creating a marvelous game piece for outdoor play.
Make Like a Bird and Nest!
Ask your child how he thinks a bird makes its nest. Then tell him you are going to be like birds today and make your own nests out of natural materials like grass and leaves!
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.
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 - will certainly spruce up your holiday decorations.
