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 Kool-Aid Tie Dye

Make Kool-Aid Tie Dye

Kool-Aid isn't just for drinking! Experiment with color and design, with a tie-dye project using Kool-Aid, vinegar, and other items straight from your pantry.

Multiplication Math War

Multiplication Math War

Play this fun card game with your child and before long those annoying multiplication facts will be part of her mathematical skill set.

Bake Healthy Dinner Cupcakes

Bake Healthy Dinner Cupcakes

Most kids would jump at the chance to have dessert for dinner, but for parents this is a definite no-no. That is, until now: in this activity, you can make healthy "cupcakes" loaded with veggies and protein.

Create an 8-sided Bulb Ornament

Create an 8-sided Bulb Ornament

Got leftover Christmas cards? Help your child reconstruct them into brand new bulb ornaments for this year's Christmas tree!

Let's Make Yogurt!

Let's Make Yogurt!

Make yogurt with your kindergarten scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Break the Tension: A Water Experiment

Break the Tension: A Water Experiment

Surface tension is one of water's most important properties. Help your child understand surface tension by showing her how she can create a "skin" on top of water.

Button Math: Have Fun with Buttons!

Button Math: Have Fun with Buttons!

Have a lot of loose buttons lying around the house? Make good use of your buttons by using them to help your kindergartner master the important math concepts of sorting, counting, and patterning.

Herbed Popcorn!

Herbed Popcorn!

Make yummy flavored popcorn with your kids. They'll learn more about their palate as well as how to make perfectly popped popcorn!

Color Science for Kinders!

Color Science for Kinders!

Help your child explore chromatography (the process of separating colors or pigments) while creating a neat art project! Here's how to get started.

Make an Alphabet Book

Make an Alphabet Book

Let your child play with scissors! Put her to work, creating a book that will keep her busy, and help her practice her letters, too.

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