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.
Make a Keyhole Spy Glass
Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. The next time your young detective is on a mission he can use his homemade spy glass. It's simple to make!
Family Conversation Journal
You don't have to master the art of text messaging to stay in touch with your tween. All you need is a notebook (or journal) and a pencil!
Homemade Sidewalk Chalk
What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!
Make a Maze with Drinking Straws!
Recycle old materials to create a fun, brain-teasing maze toy that also strengthens your third grader's math reasoning skills.
Make a Number Game
This game provides your child with the opportunity to create, write, and read numbers. He'll be using all of these skills in the middle grades, when he uses numbers, decimals, fractions, and percents to describe operations.
Make Baking Soda Toothpaste
Looking to get away from all the chemicals in store bought toothpaste? There's no need to head out to the health food store: it's easy to make eco-friendly, chemical-free toothpaste at home.
Create a Clothespin Jungle!
Do something fun with your clothespins by turning them into jungle animals! These nifty little critters can be used for decoration or to hold bagged pantry staples closed and keep them fresh.
Make Easy Clay Pinch Pots
This simple and fun project introduces kids to the art of pottery and offers them a glimpse into how ancient peoples created the very first Neolithic pottery.
Popsicle Stick Log Cabin
This popsicle stick "log cabin" is a great introduction to pioneer history, and makes for a fun and absorbing craft.
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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