Kids' Activities and Games
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.
Plant a Mini Herb Garden
Grow delicious herbs while teaching kids about science and nature -- a truly tasty way to learn!
Make a Butterfly Mobile
Love butterflies? Watch them fly and flutter inside your home with a mobile that's easy for young children to create. This fun, eco-friendly craft project is the perfect alternative to catching real butterflies -- plus it teaches kids about nature.
Play the Consonant Blend Scavenger Hunt
Combine your child's love for scavenger hunts with their budding reading skills to create a fun game that's perfect for everything from birthday parties to rainy days at home.
Write a Valentine's Sonnet!
Love is in the air, and there's no time like Valentine's Day for your high schooler to learn about the most romantic poetic form: the sonnet!
Math Facts Secret Codes
For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistable. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!
Make Homemade Castanets!
Why buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets quicker than you can say, "ole!" A perfect project for Cinco de Mayo, or any day.
Rock Candy Science
The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, try this exciting experiment. You'll demonstrate what a crystal is and in the process, create that enchantingly sweet, fully edible, traditional kid favorite: rock candy.
Tin Can Phone
Even in the era of the cordless and the mobile, there's a lot to be said for the old-fashioned tin-can phone. There's nothing flashy about this model, and you can't send email through the wire - er, string. But it's a fun and dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.
Play Subtraction "War"
"War" is one of those card games that can go on and on and on...and with a few creative twists, guess what? It can teach math skills for hours, too. Here's how.
Invent a Secret Code!
For a curious fourth grader, what could be more fun than a secret code, especially if it's connected to a tree fort, a secret spot, or a special friendship? Turns out that in addition to the fun, codes can also provide great practice in logical reasoning. Here's how you can start.
