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.
Make a Button Bracelet
Here's a counting game that puts old buttons to good use and produces unique jewelry that your child can wear or give as gifts to friends.
Make a Story with Magnetic Words
Celebrate Read Across America Day with the words used by Seuss himself. Challenge your kid to come up with her very own story using magnetic words inspired by "Green Eggs and Ham."
Environmental Print Bingo
When you're driving in the car do you hear calls from the back seat, "There's Target, McDonald's, Home Depot, Toys R Us?" This is what teachers call "environmental print" and it's important for reading readiness. You can use these symbols and signs as the basis for a fun game of bingo.
Nuts and Bolts: A Sorting Activity
Does Dad's tool box need to be tidied up? Get your child to help you clean, while sneaking in a little math along the way. Sorting objects by size, color, shape, or function is an important concept in mathematical reasoning, and it's the perfect excuse for a little housekeeping!
Add and Subtract with Math Bugs
Make math practice fun by turning those boring numbers into cute bugs! Your child will learn to enjoy math as she uses bugs in her addition and subtraction problems.
Get Poppin' with Balloon Burst
Try to pop other opponents balloons while trying to protect your own. This exciting, competitive game is sure to be a hit with the kids at your next party!
Build a Balloon...Out of Paper!
Engage your child's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination by guiding her through this origami balloon activity. Incredibly, this beautiful design uses just one piece of paper!
Make a Santa "Wish List" Holder
This fun holiday activity will help your first grader collect a list of her Christmas wishes and she'll also get extra reading and writing practice!
Create Creepy Crawlers
Papier mache is messy, fun, and enables kids to use their hands to create something special, like these papier mache caterpillars.
Play an ABC Memory Game
Combining fun with a little alphabet practice, this variation on the classic game Memory is an entertaining way to get kids learning their uppercase and lowercase ABCs.
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