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.
Play This Paper Construction Game!
Is it a rhino? An orangutan? A half-eaten piece of chocolate? This game gets kids' creative juices flowing.
Chocolate Covered Pretzels that Kids Can Make!
Before you drag your kids off to the mall to buy yet another useless gadget for Uncle Bill or chotchky for a favorite teacher, ask yourself what you want your kids to remember about gift giving.
Create a Christmas Tree Pop-Up Card
The pop-up tree in the middle of this special holiday greeting gives it a surprising extra touch! Lead your child through a three dimensional art activity that uses her creativity to think about structure, form, shape, and color.
Make Grandma and Grandpa Handprint Sweatshirts
Your child will love whipping up some "handcrafted" outerwear for Grandma and Grandpa, and they will love having a reminder of your child's tender age and tiny handprint, for years and years to come.
Paint Mom Some Non-Slip Socks
This delightfully simple activity results in colorful socks that prevent sliding on hardwood floors. The recipient of these non-slip socks will be ever so grateful, while your child will be proud to give away this thoughtful gift!
Practice Gummy Bear Measurements!
Gummy bears or gummy worms provide the perfect nonstandard (and yummy!) novelty item for prompting your child's investigation into the bright new world of measurement.
Create an African Flag Notebook
Employ Africa's flags to introduce shapes and other basic mathematical concepts to your child. He will create an African flag reference book that will also bring his drawing skills into play, making a great keepsake!
Bean Bag Challenges
Beanbags are one of the most useful learning tools you can find. The low cost and seemingly endless instant activities make beanbags a good choice for learning and having fun! Try some of our favorite educational bean bag challenges.
No-Cook Cooking: Make Aguas Frescas
In Mexico, "agua fresca," a fresh, seasonal fruit drink, can be purchased from restaurants and street vendors. Bring this delightful drink home to your child as you give him a festive, no-cook lesson that mixes in some Mexican culture.
Play Builders and Bulldozers!
Help your child stay healthy, fit, and active with this high-energy aerobic activity that strengthens the heart and lungs. Since each child must keep track of her own score, this game also offers some good mental math practice.
