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.

No-Cook Play Dough!

No-Cook Play Dough!

Here's a quick and easy recipe for homemade play dough that doesn't involve any cooking! Just mix, knead, and start playing with this bright and colorful modeling clay!

Make Andy Warhol-Inspired Prints

Make Andy Warhol-Inspired Prints

Andy Warhol is an important figure in both American history and world art. Introduce your young child to this pop art legend by helping him create an everyday object print.

Play with Pasta...and Learn to Write

Play with Pasta...and Learn to Write

Pasta makes a great dinner, but it can also be used to teach kids proper letter formation! In this easy crafts activity, you'll help your child become aware of the way letters should be formed-- all with a little pasta and glue.

Make a Juice Box Police Radio

Make a Juice Box Police Radio

It's always fun to recycle household items into something great. Here's a quick and easy way to turn a used juice box into a police radio for hours of play!

Drinking Gourd Window Cut-Out

Drinking Gourd Window Cut-Out

In this craft your child will create her own Drinking Gourd to hang in her window. Not only is this an excellent way to learn about African-American history, but it also provides fine motor practice.

Build a Banana Log Cabin

Build a Banana Log Cabin

Celebrate President's Day this year by treating yourself to a delicious presidential snack inspired by Abraham Lincoln's humble birthplace: a banana log cabin!

Be a Reporter for the Day

Be a Reporter for the Day

Honor the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by interviewing someone in your community who lived it.

Take a Scavenger Hunt for Shapes!

Take a Scavenger Hunt for Shapes!

Learning to identify and categorize different geometric shapes is a big goal for early learners. And your neighborhood is the perfect place to start!

Create a Treasure Candle

Create a Treasure Candle

Candles are fun to make for adults and kids alike. Great as home decorations or gifts, these homemade candles expose a hidden treasure as they melt.

Sidewalk Cave Paintings

Sidewalk Cave Paintings

Give your kids the opportunity to act like cavemen...or at least draw like them!

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