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.
Number Sense: A Card Game
Your kindergartner will love this number sense game! Get out a deck of playing cards and get started. Take turns flipping over cards and trying to find a match...
Make Chocolate Dipped Spoons!
Whether you're looking for a great gift your child can make or a fun project your to do together, these chocolate dipped spoons make for a great holiday activity.
Host a Backyard Olympics
Who needs Beijing? Gather the neighborhood kids together and host your own Olympics, right in the backyard! Not only will everyone get some exercise, but as Junior statistician, your kid will practice some key graphing skills.
Play the Game: Itsy Bitsy May I?
Remember the game "Mother, May I?" Try this following directions tag game that focuses on gross motor skills to the theme "Itsy Bitsy Spider". Fun indoors or out!
Grab Bag Numbers: A Math Game
Want to help your preschooler get comfortable with math? Get out the grab bag! This hands-on game helps kids learn to associate numbers with sets of objects-- a key early math skill. And all you need is a set of index cards, pennies, and a paper lunch sack.
Froggie Counting Game
Help froggie hop home! Here's a simple game you and your kindergarten child can make together to teach counting and the number line while having a fun time together.
Potato Maze: Make a Plant Obstacle Course!
This wonderful experiment is based on a simple principle: plants need light to grow. With this project, your child will watch a potato plant wind its way through a shoebox maze in search of sun, and learn about living things in the process.
Plan a Treasure Hunt
Few kids can resist the pull of an adventure, and the promise of hidden treasure. In between all that treasure hunting, preschoolers get a taste of how to use a map.
A Mathematical Card Trick
Teach your fourth grader a fun magic trick! You'll need a deck of cards and some basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills. Your student will love the excitement of using magic and will have a great opportunity to practice his computation skills.
SING-O: Play a Bingo Game with Your Favorite Songs!
Amidst all of the excitement of kindergarten, children are working hard to develop good concentration and memory skills. Building these skills can take lots of practice, but can also be loads of fun, especially when practice feels like playing a fun game!
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