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 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.
Making a calendar page with the name of the month, days of the week, and holidays is a fun way to see the month take shape. Plus, it's a great way to identify those words that are always capitalized.
More activities:
Make Homemade Candy Canes
Marbled candy canes are a traditional winter festival gift that looks good poking out of the top of a Christmas stocking, tied to a tree with ribbon, or adorning a beautifully wrapped present.
Kid-Friendly Holiday Crafts
Arts and crafts are one of the most enjoyable ways for school-aged children to celebrate the holiday season – inside and away from the cold. And they don't have to be limited to school time!
Make a Fragrant Sachet!
This fragrant drawer sachet keeps clothes smelling sweet, and makes for the perfect holiday gift.
Decode This! Outta-Sight Ink
Secret messages with little more than lemon juice? That's right! With this activity, make invisible ink appear, while you reveal to your child some chemistry so cool it should be confidential.
Bulls-eye! A Mathematical Card Game
It's a race to see who can hit the target first by working math problems faster than their opponent.
Moving Mountains: Teach Your Kids the Building Basics
How did ancient builders build? Show your kid the amazing mechanics behind building basics.
Build Mini Ice Sculptures!
Get ready for a cool activity! Have your child build an ice sculpture that's so fast, fun, and messy that your child may not even realize he's learning a lot about science.
Create a Treasure Candle
These homemade candles expose hidden treasure as they melt and make a great gift.
Cuckoo for Crazy Quilts
Crazy quilting is a fun and easy way for kids to exercise some creativity and connect with the past.
Throw a P.E. Party
There's no need to spend the big bucks on a party package at your local kids' gym; you can throw a P.E. party in your own backyard that'll make fitness fun!
