Kids' Activities and Games
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.
Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?
What better way to help your first grader get a grip on measurement than with his own body parts? Here's a "hands-on "activity to help your child learn about four kinds of measurements using only a hand and a few household items.
Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
Help your child develop an attitude of gratitude this Thanksgiving with this writing activity, where he composes his own "Thanksgiving Proclamation," a statement saying he is thankful for the many benefits in his life.
Decorate Your Own Lampshade
Here’s a home decorating project that makes personalization affordable, easy and enough fun that you won’t mind switching from pirates to firefighters in three weeks: decorating your own lampshade!
Make Garden Row Markers
With spring in the air, it's time to get outside and dig! Once seeds go into the ground, invite your kindergartener to mark the spot in style. Here's how.
Make a Thanksgiving Table Runner
Okay, so your first grader is way too little to carve a turkey. But that doesn't mean he can't help! Put him--and a sibling or cousin or two--to work on this gorgeous laminated centerpiece. And guess what? You'll be helping him develop his best kid handwriting, too.
Make Rain Boot Planters!
If you find yourself with a pair of boots too cute to toss and too worn to wear, try making this fun and easy planter. It will help your child take his first steps in learning about science and how things grow!
Make Drinking Water Out of Salt Water!
With fresh water becoming scarcer than ever on our planet, scientists are busy exploring ways to take the salt out of salt water in large quantities. Here's a small-scale experiment to help your socially conscious first grade earth scientist figure it out.
Pressed Leaf Easter Eggs
Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.
Play the Number Sentence Game
Playing the Number Sentence Game with your child gives him the opportunity to practice ordering and comparing numbers using symbols. So shuffle the cards and let the game begin! First player to make the most "true" number sentences wins!
Learn the Layers: Become a Dirt Expert!
It's a rare kindergartener who doesn't like digging in a sandbox or dirt pile. Next time you're out digging, here's how you can build in some earth science, too!
