Middle School Activities
Middle school is all about getting hands-on learning. From math games and science activities to fun study strategies and homework help, we've got it all! Go shopping for variables, make a mind-bending illusion, and make movies as you read. Try these fun activities for some hands-on learning at home.
Make an Erupting Volcano!
The papier-mâché volcano is a science project classic and a blast for kids of any age. Follow these simple instructions for a long-lasting masterpiece that will teach your kids about geology, chemistry, or even history for years to come.
On the Road Again! Back Seat Activities
Are you at a loss for how to keep your child entertained during those long hours on your next road trip? Here are some great ways to keep your child's mind active and learning while he passes the time on the road.
Snake Tag: A Great Game for the Pool
At your next pool party, gather a large group of friends to play a fun game of Snake Tag! The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes. This game is sure to get everyone laughing this summer.
Reaction Time Science: How Fast Are You?
Does your child think he has good reflexes? Now's his chance to prove it. Here's a science and math experiment that gauges your child's reaction time. All you need is a yardstick and a friend!
13 Ways of Looking at a Poem
Exercise your thinking skills as you create a poem that mimics the style of Wallace Stevens' poem, "13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird." This creative project will strengthen your child's writing skills and help her discover more ways to observe the world around her!
Water Balloon Freeze Tag
Who needs a pool when you can play water balloon freeze tag? Cool down this summer with a game mixes hot potato, water balloons, and freeze tag and is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face!
Make a City Guide For Kids!
If you know of all the greatest kid-friendly places in town, here's an activity that lets your child make a booklet compiling them all! Your city guide for kids will help newcomers and visitors, and will let your child practice his typing and design skills while you're at it!
Impossible Heights: Calculate and Measure with Your Shadow!
This math-inspired activity encourages your middle schooler to get outdoors and explore the movement of the sun. With just a tape measure and her shadow, your child will learn about proportion and how it can be the key to measuring impossible heights.
Create a Flip Book!
Trick your eye with this easy-to-make animation flip book! It's a fun way to learn about persistence of vision and is creative enough to entertain anyone.
Fit to Print: Self-Publish A Teen Zine!
There's no better way to foster your teen's passion for a topic than by helping her create a self-published zine about it! Here's a guide to help your teen outline her zine, organize the page content, and complete the basic layout.
