Games and Activities
Looking for 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 around, or narrow your search by grade and subject area.
If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!
Remember that old carnival game where you had to guess how many jellybeans were in a jar? Well, guessing is more than pure fun, it's also a key part of kindergarten math. Here's how to bring it to the breakfast table!
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Sense-ational Memories Book Covers
You have wonderful memories of the summer, from the sensation of a cool dip in the pool on a hot day, to the sweet taste of cotton candy at the county fair. Here’s a fun project that will capture all these sensations in one place.
Teaching Social Consciousness: Heifer International
Global consciousness can be a hard pill to swallow, so give them a good reason by introducing them to organizations like Heifer International.
Teaching Social Consciousness: Building with Books
If your high schooler's concept of raising money for a good cause means throwing change in the tip jar at Starbucks, then listen up: it's never too late to help your child develop social awareness and compassion. Introduce him to these concepts with organizations such as Building with Books.
Get Your Tween Excited About Politics!
If you're afraid that your tween isn't ready to handle the heavy-duty world of politics, put those fears aside. Here's a list of suggestions for parents on how to whet those political appetites.
Get your Teen Excited About Politics!
Teenagers across the country are getting involved in the issues they care about, and your child need be no exception.
Blast Off! Rocket Science
Is your child a rocket scientist in the making? Here's a fun activity that illustrates the basic principles behind what makes rockets rock!
Engage Your 3rd Grade Traveler!
If you're planning a trip with a third grader, consider this: with a few simple tools - a road map, a highlighter, and pencil and paper, you can harness your child's impatience and reinforce some solid academic skills while you're at it.
Engage Your 4th Grade Traveler!
In fourth grade, kids are learning important new skills in geography, social studies and math--and your family trip can be a fabulous time to reinforce them.
Engage Your 5th Grade Traveler!
You've been talking about this vacation for years. You've saved the money and hoarded your days off from work. Your fifth grader is even, finally, old enough to savor the sights. It's a dream! There's just one teeny problem: it's about five hundred miles in the car, each way.
Rewrite the Fairy Tale Ending
What happens after the prince and the princess get married? Before you jump in with a plot twist of your own, take a pause. This writing activity allows your child to answer that question for herself.
