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.

Give Birds a Feast with This Suet Feeder

Give Birds a Feast with This Suet Feeder

Make a bird-feeder using kitchen leftovers and bird seed, all while giving your first grader some excellent scientific practice in identifying and categorizing our feathered friends.

Make Garden Pinwheels

Make Garden Pinwheels

Does your kid love gardening? Help your child avoid confusion and add some flair to the family garden with these cute, themed pinwheels!

Make Rudolph Treat Cups

Make Rudolph Treat Cups

These handmade treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales, and are a cinch to make!

Create a Fourth of July "Keith Haring" Tablemat

Create a Fourth of July "Keith Haring" Tablemat

This project takes its inspiration from the modern artist Keith Haring. His work is a celebration of freedom, right in line with the Fourth of July. Help your fifth grader design a colorful and exciting Fourth of July tablemat that you can use over and over again!

Pucker Up! Make Beeswax Lip Balm

Pucker Up! Make Beeswax Lip Balm

If your teen thinks she's too old for cutting and pasting, this is the activity for her. Beeswax lip balm is a simple, fun, and fashionable craft for spring.

Make Paper Plate Tambourines

Make Paper Plate Tambourines

Looking for a noisemaker that's more musical than your typical preschooler's banging and clanging? Try this quick arts and crafts activity that will produce a homemade paper plate tambourine!

Recycle a Cosmetic Compact into a Greeting Card

Recycle a Cosmetic Compact into a Greeting Card

Don't despair about finishing off that powder compact. Help your teen reconstruct it into a stylish greeting card that holds a message for a very special someone!

Build a Pinecone Bird Feeder!

Build a Pinecone Bird Feeder!

Here's a kindergarten science craft that brings birds to your yard - and a smile to your kindergartner's face.

Make Aluminum Ornaments!

Make Aluminum Ornaments!

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some beautiful and shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form.

Make Alphabet Tiles

Make Alphabet Tiles

Boost your child's early literacy skills and create alphabet tiles she can play and practice with - great reinforcement for ABC's, phonics and writing!

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