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 Morning Routine Book
Build good first grade reading and writing skills, as well as family peace and quiet, with this hand made story book about mornings in your home.
Make Popsicle Puppets...and Practice Communication
How many times a day do you say "Use your words, not your hands" to your young children? Probably more than you'd like to count! Preschoolers need to learn about conflict resolution. And puppets can help!
Get the Scoop! Create a Family Newspaper
Creating a family newspaper is a great way to teach your child the characteristics of a newspaper article, give him or her some excellent writing practice, and produce a delightful document of a day in the life of your family.
Estimation Breakfast
Remember that old carnival game where you had to guess how many jellybeans were in a jar? Well, guessing is more than pure fun, it's also a key part of kindergarten math. Here's how to bring it to the breakfast table!
Make Your Own Paper
With just a few simple materials, you can easily make your own paper. Since this project uses old newspapers, your papermaking is actually paper recycling!
Make a Family Memory Jigsaw Puzzle
Create your own jigsaw puzzle using a blown-up family photo, and reconstruct the image as many times as you like. Here's how kids can make this wonderful and fun gift!
How Do Oil Spills Harm Wildlife?
We've all seen the horrifying newscasts of oil-soaked birds, and volunteers trying to clean up the mess. In this experiment, your child will chart the effects of applying water, oil, and soap to a feather.
Make a Name Puzzle
Preschoolers love to scribble. But they might not understand yet that letters need to be put together in a certain order to make words. This activity will help teach that... and give your kid her very own name puzzle, too!
Make Your Own Rubber Stamp Flashcards
Here's an activity to inspire your child to learn to recognize numbers and count than by using fun and funky rubber stamps to make her own flashcards!
Practice Reading with Newspaper "Highlights"
Help your first grader start lifetime reading habits with print that's all around us.
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