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.

Create a Secret Storage Book!

Create a Secret Storage Book!

What child doesn't love to have a secret hiding place? And what better hiding place than an old book? Here's a fun activity that has you and your child creating a book with a secret hollow!

Lace a Paper Plate Snowman

Lace a Paper Plate Snowman

Your child will "build" a snowman and lace her way around the paper plates, boosting her manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Write a Diamante Poem

Write a Diamante Poem

A diamante is a special poem that makes use of a simple structure, resulting in a diamond-shaped poem. Here's how to get started with this creative and fun writing activity!

Sculpt Clay Snowflakes

Sculpt Clay Snowflakes

You don't have to brave the chill to enjoy the beauty of winter. Make sparkly snowflake sculptures and experience winter from the comfort and warmth of your home.

Integer Flash

Integer Flash

Multiplying positive and negative integers is an important skill. Try playing this two-player card game to practice this concept with your middle school student.

Grow Salt Crystals!

Grow Salt Crystals!

Crystals are a very special structure. In this activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

Play a Matching Game: Color Names

Play a Matching Game: Color Names

Your child will begin to recognize written color names as she looks at the different patterns and matches them up with the correct color name.

Make a Glittering String Ball

Make a Glittering String Ball

Your child will love that this project gives her the chance to get messy (under adult supervision, of course) and create some unique home decor that really shines!

Make a Beanbag Toss Game!

Make a Beanbag Toss Game!

This simple project yields a fun carnival game for preschoolers. Plus, aiming beanbags and tossing them in, gives preschoolers practice with gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Explore Earth Science and Make a "Worm Hotel"

Explore Earth Science and Make a "Worm Hotel"

Worms are a vital part of our ecosystem, enriching the nutrients in the soil by constantly digesting and composting as they burrow through the ground. Make this "worm hotel" with your budding scientist to get a special view of what's going on.

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