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.

Go on a Tissue Paper Butterfly Hunt

Go on a Tissue Paper Butterfly Hunt

Need a little "spring" in your step? Try a tissue paper butterfly hunt! It's easy enough for little kids to do, and it's fun both indoors and out.

Black History Month Dove of Peace

Black History Month Dove of Peace

Make a peace dove to commemorate Black History Month and hang it in your home as a quiet reminder of the spirit of the movement.

Picture This! An Outdoor Game

Picture This! An Outdoor Game

This outdoor game will help your child practice observational skills and visual identification while working in some exercise, too!

Plant Your Name with Seeds

Plant Your Name with Seeds

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious kids. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a green growing and writing activity!

What Do I Wear? Make Weather Clothing Tags

What Do I Wear? Make Weather Clothing Tags

Help your child choose weather-appropriate clothing with easy-to-make color-coded clothing markers.

Ice Cube Bead Necklaces

Ice Cube Bead Necklaces

Create ice cube bead necklaces to cool off little fireballs of energy while practicing gross motor skills and sequencing, and discussing states of matter.

Make a Water Magnifier!

Make a Water Magnifier!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make her own magnifier out of a drop of water!

Shake Your Shekere

Shake Your Shekere

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

Make Sponge Art Wrapping Paper

Make Sponge Art Wrapping Paper

Not only does this art project result in beautiful, one-of-a-kind wrapping paper, it also gives kids the chance to let loose and get messy!

Make An Alligator and Learn About the Letter A

Make An Alligator and Learn About the Letter A

Make a big green alligator out of household items, while helping your kindergartener practice letters and sounds!

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