Kindergarten Activities

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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.

Symmetrical Butterfly Birthday Card

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.

Make Festive Placemats

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.

Thanksgiving Appreciation Book

Thanksgiving Appreciation Book

Teach your child the true meaning of Thanksgiving with this Thanksgiving appreciation book. He will learn about the first feast, strengthen his fine motor skills, and practice sound and shape recognition.

Christmas Tree Counting

Christmas Tree Counting

Here's an activity that combines counting, Play-Doh, and arts and crafts! What could be better?

Make an Alphabet Memory Game

Make an Alphabet Memory Game

Learning the alphabet and letter sounds is extra fun if you play a game that you and your child made together! This game is very inexpensive to make and allows your child to practice using scissors and glue.

Gingerbread Logic

Gingerbread Logic

Kids love to decorate gingerbread men, especially during the holidays. Sneak a little math in with the decorating and you'll find that the gingerbread man is an excellent teacher.

Make Holiday Thank You Cards

Make Holiday Thank You Cards

Kids love the holidays because they're full of family, tradition, and - oh yes - gifts. Use this opportunity to teach your child the good manners of sending thank you cards. Your child will get some great writing practice in, too!

Craft Your Own Holiday Gift Bags

Craft Your Own Holiday Gift Bags

You and your child will mutually benefit from this decorative gift bag project! You can expect to cut down on costs this holiday season, while your child will occupy his time while it's cold outside.

Oh Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...

Oh Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...

Improve you child's fine motor skills and sense of rhythm by helping him make a jingle bell instrument. He'll love ringing the bell and dancing to popular holiday songs such as "Jingle Bells," or even creating a holiday harmony of his own.

Make a Festive Holiday Garland

Make a Festive Holiday Garland

Get out all your craft collections and see what your child can use to make a festive garland! This activity teaches your child to pattern, which she'll learn in kindergarten and use in number patterns.

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