Kids' Activities and Games

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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 Big Box Theater!

Build a Big Box Theater!

Make a puppet theater using a giant hardware store box and let the show begin!

Grow Salt Crystals!

Grow Salt Crystals!

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

Leprechaun Treasure Cake

Leprechaun Treasure Cake

This cake makes the perfect hideout for leprechaun treasure. When it's time to eat, everyone at the table pulls a ribbon to see if there's gold on the other end!

Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden

Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden

In most of the country it's impossible to do year-round. When the wind starts howling, help your child plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your warm and dry kitchen.

Chart Spring Growth

Chart Spring Growth

As spring falls upon us, we are surrounded by a world of growth. Make this spring break a memorable one by creating a "growth" flower with your child where each petal gives a specific example of how much he's grown this year!

SAT Math: A Game of Sequence

SAT Math: A Game of Sequence

Recognizing number patterns is an important ability on the SAT. Hereâs a game that teaches your student some of the most common sequences in mathematics.

Lace Up a Shamrock Tote Bag!

Lace Up a Shamrock Tote Bag!

This St. Patrick's Day, help your second grader get into the "lucky" holiday spirit by making this little shamrock tote bag for collecting that "leprechaun gold"!

Find the Lost Leprechaun

Find the Lost Leprechaun

Guess what: After all these centuries of happy mischief, one lone leprechaun has gotten lost. Help him get back to his friends at the end of the rainbow with this cooperative game that also flexes your third grader's math and social studies skills.

Reading Native Son

Reading Native Son

Bigger's life was tragic, but understanding Richard Wright's classic novel doesn't need to be. Here's a teen-friendly refresher course in the plot of this work of literature, as well as SAT vocabulary your teen can use to describe what happens for his or herself.

Leprechaun Magic Pouch

Leprechaun Magic Pouch

Help your fourth grader celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a classic magic trick, updated for this "lucky" holiday.

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