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.

Save Some Tea for Me, Please!

Save Some Tea for Me, Please!

Would you care for some tea? Please, and thanks! Etiquette can be easy to learn when you're playing and sipping over herbal tea.

Make a Homemade Food Pyramid

Make a Homemade Food Pyramid

Here's a fun way to boost your child's knowledge of a healthy diet. Create a poster of the food pyramid and place a star next to the healthiest foods, then hang it on the fridge. Challenge your child to see how many "good" foods he can eat in a week. He'll be a healthy eater in no time!

Frog Cupcakes

Frog Cupcakes

Frog cupcakes are a great food craft to make for kids who love animals! With some simple marshmallow eyes and licorice mouths, these cupcakes will come alive like real frogs.

Paint Some Non-Slip Socks

Paint Some Non-Slip Socks

This delightfully simple activity results in colorful socks that prevent sliding on hardwood floors: a great gift!

Post-it Note Project

Post-it Note Project

Build reading comprehension with a visual activity! Use post-its to sort out character traits and discover a deeper meaning of the story.

Play the Senses Guessing Game

Play the Senses Guessing Game

Your turn to guess! In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what kind of food is in each container.

Bake a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Bake a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Your fourth-grader can hone her baking skills with this classic American recipe the whole family will enjoy!

Express Yourself with Greek Comedy/Tragedy Masks

Express Yourself with Greek Comedy/Tragedy Masks

Help your child create their very own Greek comedy or tragedy mask using papier mache!

Create an Octopus Found Sculpture

Create an Octopus Found Sculpture

This creative art project lets kids explore the wonder of sea creatures while putting their ingenuity and problem solving skills to use.

Play Kite Frisbee

Play Kite Frisbee

On the next windy day, take your child to the local park or beach for a game of Kite Frisbee! It's a fun outdoor game that makes the most of otherwise gloomy weather.

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