Games and Activities
Looking for activities to show your child the fun side of learning? From science experiments and math games to writing projects and more, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to browse around, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
Set your teen on the beat in a real world "crime scene" investigation. Can he tell whose fingerprints are on drinking glass?
Comparing the process of writing to drawing a picture can help kids understand the importance of using detail and description in their story. This activity will help your child "see" how to improve their stories.
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Be a Detail Artist!
Does your young writer need more details to beef up their writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork to become a "detail artist"?
Make a Figures of Speech Book!
Figures of speech such as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification are important to get down pat as your child encounters ever more complex text.
Play Math Baseball!
Math Baseball is a fun and competitive way to review new math concepts and simple computations. All you need is some paper, pencils, and a scorecard!
Speaking Up on the Daily News
Even if your fourth grader can talk a mile a minute to bring you the latest school news, she probably needs practice with writing and speaking skills. Make it fun by helping her create her very own show called "The Daily News"!
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Nature is at the heart of preschool science. This homemade bird feeder will bring some feathered friends in for some closer observation, and it's a breeze for little kids to make!
Make a Preschool Yearbook
Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will help them gather and record all the important moments and facts about their lives, as they make the march towards kindergarten.
Be a Compare and Contrast Master With Markers
Fourth graders need lots of practice with writing skills such as comparing and contrasting information. To make practicing those writing skills fun, here's an activity that will have your child organizing information using a wipe-off white board.
Play "Hop 'til You Stop" to Practice Graphs!
Does your child need an introduction to graphs? Help him use his creativity and endless energy to combine exercise and math in a game of "Hop 'til You Stop!"
Make Your Own Magnetic Division
The mere mention of long division may make your child cringe. Why not create a fun hands-on game to practice, using magnetic numbers on a fridge?
Get on a Roll with Fractions!
Instead of suffering through another worksheet with your child, why not practice improper fractions in a hands-on, interactive way? "Fraction Roll" is a fast and fun activity in which your child uses ordinary dice to identify and compare proper and improper fractions.
