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 Hershey's Kiss Christmas Tree
This fun activity not only makes for a fabulous holiday decoration, but it will also give your child great practice with counting!
Kick and Tumble with Kid-Size Blocks!
Here's a great activity for rainy or sunny days! There's no need to visit toy stores to buy expensive building blocks. Your child can make his own giant, yet soft building blocks out of paper bags and newspaper.
Make a Self Portrait from Nature
Kids of all ages enjoy creating self-portraits. Add a fun and unique twist by having your child use nature as her palette!
Create a Post Office Play Station
Want to help your preschooler with a creative play station that's loads of fun? Set up a post office in your home!
Make Marbleized Paper!
Swirling colors, bright patterns and unexpected results are what you get when you marbleize paper. It can get a bit messy, but the beautiful result of this project is well worth the extra effort!
Save the Ducklings
Sneak a little addition and counting practice in with this creative game! Your kindergartner or first grader will love trying to save all of the ducklings from the trap! Add up the total when you roll the dice and count out those ducklings. Hopefully, they will be safe in your hands!
Blind Trust
Following one- and two-step directions is expected in kindergarten. Having trouble getting your child to follow your words? This blind obstacle course turns the art of listening into an outdoor game. Give it a try, and see who's better at following directions, you or her?
Play Duplication: Nature Memory
Try this fun outdoor game on your next nature outing. Collect different items from nature and invite players to find a matching item based purely on memory! It's a great way to promote nature preservation and boost memory skills.
Play with Words: A Pretend Bakery Game
If your child loves to play pretend, and needs practice with letters, get cooking with this activity! Not only is it playful fun, but it builds key reading skills.
Balloon Air Pressure Magic
Warning all grownups: get your sense of humor ready for this science experiment, which demonstrates fundamental physics of air pressure.
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