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.
Test your tween's money sense - her making and spending skills - with this quiz. There are no right or wrong answers, only wise and not-so-wise choices about money.
This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that they can use themselves, and it is always right where it should be--in their book!
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Kid Friendly Batik: No Wax Required!
Batik is a fabric dying technique that's popular all over the world, especially Indonesia. It creates stunning results, but it's usually done with hot wax--not exactly safe for young kids! This flour-and-water method is wax-free and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.
Kid-Friendly Holiday Crafts
Arts and crafts are one of the most enjoyable ways for school-aged children to celebrate the holiday season – inside and away from the cold. And they don't have to be limited to school time!
Knock Off Numbers For Mental Math Practice!
Starting with mental math basics will give your child the confidence to take on longer, more complex problems. This activity is a great starting point because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.
Lace the ABCs!
Lacing is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination, which will help later with writing. Turn it into a fun preschool art project, by stringing up some ABC's!
Launch a Symmetry Hunt!
Help your child understand symmetry by seeking out objects in nature, around the house and in the mirror which are the same on both sides.
Learn Earth Science While Reducing Your Footprint!
Earth Science is an important part of the third grade curriculum, and it's also a great way to learn about how to protect the planet!
Learn Science with Bean Sprouts
After completing this fun science project, your child will have a better understanding of plants – and may develop a green thumb in the process!
Learn Through Cooking!
Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It’s also a time to chow down! Need some help in the kitchen? There’s no better helper than an avid fourth grader!
Learn to Connect with Stories
As important as it is to sway your child away from TV, computer games and plastic toys, sometimes you just have to bring the lesson to him! This activity uses your child's favorite television show to illustrate how we connect to what we read.
Learn to Find the Big Ideas!
Categorizing information according to specific attributes is a key critical thinking skill in third grade. By sorting and grouping key facts about Martin Luther King Jr., students will develop this skill while they celebrate Dr. King’s life.
