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.

Foot Fun: A Measurement Activity

Foot Fun: A Measurement Activity

To understand measurement, kids need direct experiences with comparing and ordering objects. But that doesn't necessarily mean sitting down with a ruler. This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on a measuring stick...the feet on your child's own body!

Make a ME Timeline

Make a ME Timeline

Help your child create a "Me Timeline," a unique poster that works on key math and early social studies skills-- putting events in order.

Make This Number Line: Count Place on a Lace!

Make This Number Line: Count Place on a Lace!

Got a shoelace? Got a kindergartener? Help your child learn to use the number line by creating one out of a lace.

Make a Parachute Toy

Make a Parachute Toy

Looking for an outdoor distraction? Make this parachute toy! You probably have all the supplies you need, without a scramble to the store, and this activity is a blast. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Hike This Science Hunt!

Hike This Science Hunt!

Want to take math and science out to play? This nature hunt gives kids samples to collect and clues to find, while reinforcing their ability to use words like "near", "far", "left" and "right" to figure out an object's location. It's great outdoor fun and it works on important skills for ...

Homemade Truffles

Homemade Truffles

Patterning makes a serious appearance in kindergarten math. But you don't need to work solely with blocks and beads to give kids practice grouping things into sets. We say, go for chocolate! These truffles are truly easy to make and add a bit of decadence to math practice!

Play with Words: A Pretend Bakery Game

Play with Words: A Pretend Bakery Game

If your child loves to play pretend, and needs practice with letters and the sounds they make, get cooking with this activity! Not only is it playful fun, but it builds key reading skills.

Make Math Active with a Personal Record Book

Make Math Active with a Personal Record Book

In kindergarten, kids start to experiment with measurement for the first time. Eventually, that means learning to use a ruler, but at first, they "measure" with things like spoons, blocks, and paper clips. Make measurement fun by helping your child create his own personal record book.

Tissue Paper Candle Holder: A Gift Kids Can Make

Tissue Paper Candle Holder: A Gift Kids Can Make

This homemade hurricane candle holder is a breeze to make, and its pretty glow really brightens up a table or mantle. Get kids gift crafting! All you need is some tissue paper, glue, a paintbrush, and an old jar.

Estimation Breakfast

Estimation Breakfast

Remember that old carnival game where you had to guess how many jellybeans were in a jar? Well, guessing is more than pure fun, it's also a key part of kindergarten math. Here's how to bring it to the breakfast table!

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