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.
Corn Husk Flowers
Transform corn on the cob into a bouquet of flowers. Magic? Nope. Just a little craftiness and a lot of fun.
Make a Garland of Flags!
Expand your child's knowledge of the world while playing with colors and shapes.
Dye Eggs with Onion Skins
Why eat a plain white hard boiled egg when you can eat a bright red one? Learn to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, they're perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.
Blast Off with a Homemade Rocket Ship!
Shoot to the moon with this imaginative craft for kids. Perfect for any budding astronaut, it lets kids be creative and offers plenty of out-of-this-world adventure.
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!
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.
Make Homemade Castanets!
Why buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets quicker than you can say, "ole!"
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.
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!
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.
