Kids' Activities and Games
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.
Bake Domino Cookies
To spark your child's interest in traditional games, bake up a set of these edible dominoes!
Make a Papier Maché Pencil Pot
"Papier maché" is the French term for "chewed-up paper"âand that's kind of what it looks like! Show your child how to reconstruct old newspaper using a mold and wallpaper paste to create a functional pencil holder.
Create an Egg Carton Color Sorter
Identifying colors is a necessary skill that people use everyday. Introduce your child to this bright new world of colors using ordinary household objects and an egg carton to sort them by color.
Construct an Edible Holiday Train
A twist on the traditional holiday gingerbread house, this holiday train is made with graham crackers and decorated with candy, icing, and other edible trimmings.
Test Your Tongue: Are Strawberries Sweet or Sour?
Did you know that some people say that eating strawberries with balsamic vinegar or black pepper improves the taste? Do some taste test science in the kitchen with your child to investigate this theory.
Design a Great Glass Xylophone!
This amusing activity incorporates music into an educational science experiment! Your child will love learning about sound waves as he makes and plays sweet-sounding melodies on his very own glass xylophone.
Create a Dia de los Muertos Altar
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday in which families pay tribute to deceased loved ones. Build your own version of the traditional Dia de los Muertos altar with your child and teach him about the traditions of other cultures.
Prepare Creamy Christmas Peppermints
These velvety peppermint creams make a great introduction to cooking for the very young. No time in the oven is needed, so you don't have to worry about your little one burning herself.
Build a Straw Flower Bouquet!
Nothing says âI love youâ quite like flowers! Unfortunately, even the loveliest bouquet soon becomes wilted and brown. Teach your child how to make a bouquet that will last forever using plastic straws.
Indoor Gardening with Kitchen Waste
Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist! Your child will delight in making her own indoor garden by growing fruits and vegetables out of discarded plant sections that would have otherwise been thrown away.
