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.
What Doesn't Belong? A Categorization Game
Bring a little bit of the outdoors in with this game! It's an activity you and your child can have fun with, hunting for objects that have something in common and choosing one that doesn't belong in the group.
Create a Salad Spinner Painting
Here's a great way to put a new "spin" on your child's old art routine: use a salad spinner to paint fun designs on paper.
Play Alphabet Tag
Kids get in lots of letter learning as they play this fun twist on regular tag, which engages their minds as well as their bodies.
Fingerpaint Christmas Cards
These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!
Make Alphabet Monster Cards
Make your own personalized set of letter flash cards to get your preschooler thinking about the alphabet while boosting his fine motor skills in the process.
Paint with Ice
Need something to do on a hot summer day? This painting activity provides a cool new way to paint a masterpiece!
Play Splashy Tag
Hot summer days got you craving some cooler weather? While we can't change the forecast, we can offer this fun pool game instead! Use a hose to play a very wet version of musical chairs, only instead of music you use a hose and instead of chairs you use a pool!
Make Baked Crayon Art
This is crayon art with a twist: when melted, the crayon wax creates vibrant pools of color that your preschooler will love to mix and swirl into a unique work of art.
Snake Tag: A Great Game for the Pool
At your next pool party, gather a large group of friends to play a fun game of Snake Tag! The more players you have, the more fun the game becomes.
Exploding Marshmallows!
Does your child ask questions about the magical mystery microwave? Now you can show her how and why it works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside.
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