Activities for Kids

Looking for kids 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 our kids activities, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.

Countdown to Christmas Calendar

Countdown to Christmas Calendar

Begin counting backwards and give your child something to look forward to each day of the holiday season.

Pyramid Math Card Game

Pyramid Math Card Game

This single-player game will give your child the opportunity to challenge his knowledge of basic math facts. Create a pyramid with playing cards and invent equations in order to remove cards. If you can remove the last card, you're a champion!

Sock Snowman

Sock Snowman

This sock snowman is a great kid project to use that sock that's missing its match. Make it for the holidays for a cute centerpiece or toy that kids will love playing with.

Play Extreme Hopscotch

Play Extreme Hopscotch

Take the classic game of hopscotch to a whole new level, by including some super fun and active directions inside the traditional, chalk-drawn boxes.

Make Homemade Paper

Make Homemade Paper

Part science experiment, part craft, this activity shows kids how to make homemade paper by exploring what happens when water and toilet paper interact.

Sew a Rice Heat Pack

Sew a Rice Heat Pack

An easy afternoon craft, this reusable heating compress is just the thing for warming cold limbs on chilly winter days.

Construct a Kid Size Cardboard Castle

Construct a Kid Size Cardboard Castle

Help your little fort builder move up in the world with this cardboard castle that's just the right size for a young king and his loyal stuffed subjects. He'll have fun, and work his measuring skills, too.

Create Heart Felt Baskets!

Create Heart Felt Baskets!

Your child can make a lovely basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give to a friend as a gift.

Go Fishing for Grammar!

Go Fishing for Grammar!

Remember the classic card game, Go Fish? Here's a fun twist on it that will help your third grader learn her grammar terms in a fun way! She'll learn to recognize the different parts of grammar and speech in a fun game that can be played at home or school!

Craft Personalized Postcards

Craft Personalized Postcards

Making personalized postcards is the perfect rainy day project--especially when your child gets to decorate the photos and write meaningful messages. And while it feels like a craft, it also gives kids a chance to hone writing skills-- key to third grade.

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