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.
Spiral: A Multiplication Game
Multiplication is a concept that requires a lot of practice. Try replacing the flash cards with this fun card game every once in awhile. Shuffle a deck of cards, then create a large spiral by placing them face up...
Create a Traditional Japanese "Sempuyo"
Hand making books is a traditional Japanese art that has been passed down for hundreds of years. Encourage your child to explore this unique custom by helping her create a "sempuyo," a Japanese book with accordion-style pages.
Soda Bottle Bowling
This simple bowling game improves eye-hand coordination and visual tracking, while offering experience with cause and effect! All you need are some empty bottles to get started.
Go On a Paint Chip Picture Walk
This isn't your traditional nature walk--it includes a creative, scavenger hunt-style twist! Your child will try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors, and then create a scrapbook!
Make Fresh Water with the Help of the Sun!
Fresh water is vital to our survival. The body needs it every day to stay healthy. This activity will teach your 5th grader how to turn salt water into fresh water with the help of the sun, and expand upon his science knowledge along the way.
Divvy it Up: A Counting Game
You've probably been to a party where one of the appetizers was veggies and dip, in a plastic tray. This tray is great for snacking. But it's also the perfect tool for a little counting practice!
Branch Out: Create an Alphabet Tree
Help your child to begin a life long love of the printed word by connecting simple letter recognition exercises with alphabet trees!
Make Bottle Cap Magnets
Create personalized bottle cap magnets to hold up your kids' creations using favorite drawings, family photographs, or even magazine cut-outs.
Extract DNA from Spinach!
DNA is the genetic coding that determines that a human embryo will become a man, a bird embryo will become a robin, and so on. Show your child how a quick whirl of spinach in the blender will reveal this cobwebby "stuff" of life!
Make a Rice Paper Lantern
Lanterns have been used in Japan and China for hundreds of years. Many people hang lanterns outside their doorways for luck, or carry lanterns in festivals and parades to celebrate. Here's an activity that can let your child bring the warmth and light of these lanterns into your home.
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