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.
Math Baseball
This two-player game is a fun way to practice multiplication facts! You'll use a pair of dice to determine the numbers you will multiply with. The product determines whether you've hit a single, double, triple, or home run!
Bake Challah Bread
This challah bread recipe is great for hands-on lesson in the science of baking! Your fledgling baker will enjoy this tactile experience--and the final product!
Sight Words Memory Game
Does your child love to play guessing games? Does she need help reading common words? Kill two birds with one stone, by making a family board game that's so fun, she won't even realize she's learning!
Go Shopping for Decimal Practice!
Here's an activity that will get your child's attention with a back-to-school shopping spree. The catch? He'll have to use decimal skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide his way to a new wardrobe!
Create Your Own Paintbrushes!
Using only the elements in your backyard, make paintbrushes with your child and create truly homemade works of art.
Make a ME Timeline
Help your child create a "Me Timeline," a unique poster that works on key math and early social studies skills-- putting events in order.
Sink or Float: A Science Experiment
Does a paper clip float? Does a sponge sink? Let your child find out! This experiment is simple science fun.
Ping Pong Patterns
This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use colored ping-pong balls to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.
Craft a Japanese Fan!
In Japan, fans are an important symbol used for centuries; they can represent friendship, respect, and good wishes and often show up in art and events. Here's a simple and fun art activity where you can make your own Japanese fan!
Write a Story From an Ant's Perspective
For independent first graders, it's quite instructive to watch a group of ants work together to carry a crumb of food. Here's a writing activity that helps kids explore an ant's perspective...and practice writing, too!
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