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 Fossil From Glue!
Fossils are ancient plant, animal and microbe life that lived in the distance past preserved in stone. You can make your own fossils at home with a little modeling clay and glue.
Practice Blind Finger Counting!
In this preschool counting game, kids learn to count with their fingers, but without their eyes!
See-Through Egg Science
Here's a science experiment that your child can do with a real chicken egg. Using vinegar, you can make the egg's shell see-through, and observe what's going on inside!
The Build-a-Word Card Game: Better than Go Fish!
Compound words may look hard at first, but things get easier if kids can spot two smaller words that they already know. Want to add a little "holy moly!" to something that can feel ho hum? This card game will help you practice making compound words-- and have some fun while you're at it!
Make an Abracadabra Box!
In this activity, you will create a special box to help your child learn her letter sounds. By pretending to be a magician and having your child be your assistant, you can turn learning letters into a magical experience!
Sight Word Jenga
Help your first-grader improve his reading skills with this new twist on a classic game. Let your first-grader create his own wooden word blocks and play sight word Jenga!
Tell a Story in a Jar!
Let your child's imagination soar with a jar of story starters guaranteed to inspire creativity and fun for the whole family!
Make a Preschool Yearbook
Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will help them gather and record all the important moments and facts about their lives, as they make the march towards kindergarten.
Make a Paper Plate Reindeer
This activity spotlights everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, and preserves your child's handprints in his "antlers".
Build & Take
There's power in positive numbers, but negative numbers are equally important! Practice adding and subtracting with positive and negative numbers in this fun card game. You'll improve your understanding of this tricky concept in no time!
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