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 Money Make "Cents" to Your Second Grader
Learning about money and working with various monetary values is not only an important part of growing up for your child, but it's also a great way for her to hone her math skills. Try playing this game with your second grader the next time you've got some change lying around.
Make Jewelry Using Your Favorite Photos!
If you're looking for a funky, personalized gift look no further! With this project you can make jewelry and accessories using your very own photos. It's fun, creative and simple.
Make a Glowing Orb Lantern
Create a beautiful tissue paper lantern with your child to help brighten up a special occasion. She'll build her fine motor skills and learn a little bit about Chinese culture along the way.
Create an Egg Carton Color Sorter
Identifying colors is a necessary skill that people use everyday. Introduce your child to this bright new world of colors using ordinary household objects and an egg carton to sort them by color.
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.
Have a Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest!
Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed-spitting contest!
Jump to It!: A Counting Game
Your child can reel off his numbers. But does he have a real handle on what those numbers mean? This jumping game gets math off the page and into the real world-- and it works on both number sense and estimation, key skills for kindergarten readiness.
Create a Crayon Shape Painting
Once your child learns about shapes, he'll want to make them all the time! All it takes are crayons and watercolors, to create an engaging project that's inspired by shapes.
An Adverb Acting Game
Adverbs are all around us. Here's an adverb acting game that will have your child hungrily, unceasingly, enthusiastically learning!
Make Frozen Chocolate-Dipped Bananas
On a hot summer night, trade the butterfat and sugar of ice cream for the sublime sweetness of a frozen chocolate-dipped banana.
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