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.
Build a Snow Person ... Indoors!
This winter, try building your child's very own snow person indoors. This activity uses fun (and messy!) art materials to build a cool sculptural creation.
Consonant Blend Scavenger Hunt
Combine your first grader's love of scavenger hunts with her budding reading skills to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.
Face-Off! An Integer Card Game
This fun card game is a great way to help your child increase his speed and accuracy while solving integer problems. you and your child can make the game together and begin an enjoyable âstudy sessionâ that may include prizes!
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Kindergarteners usually believe that if their hands look clean, then they are clean. Use this very visual activity to help kids understand the power of germs while practicing the skill of scientific inquiry.
Practice Story-Telling with Fairy Tale Dice
Create Fairy Tale Dice and inspire your child to weave fantastic fairy tales! Not only will this help your child learn about story sequencing, but he'll also get practice building up his reading and writing skills.
Bungee Jump ... With Eggs!
Create an egg bungee jump to explore the laws of gravity and Newton's famous equation: force = mass × acceleration. Be warned: this experiment could get messy!
Make an Elegant Colonial Confection
Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.
Experiment with "Quicksand"
Quicksand is both a solid and a liquid at the same time, making it a trap to moving animals and people. In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to get a feel of how it can be fluid and solid at the same time.
Papier-Mâché Puppet Wizardry
Now your child can create his own wizard or witch puppet to send off on imagined adventures. This project blends many types of artistic elements, such as papier-mâché, painting, sewing, and designing.
Apple Slice Science!
When apples are set out in the air, they turn brown, but when they are coated with lemon juice the acid keeps the apples fresh. In this activity your child will design her own happy face snack and experiment with this kid-friendly phenomenon.
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