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.
Make Your Own Ant Farm!
All you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm for your budding first grade scientist.
Make a Tube Sock Snowman!
These snowpeople are easy to make, fun to decorate, and make great indoor companions when the wind is howling outside.
Make Paper Plate Tambourines
Looking for a noisemaker that's more musical than your typical preschooler's banging and clanging? Try this quick arts and crafts activity that will produce a homemade paper plate tambourine!
Wolfie Wolf! An Outdoor Math Game
Want to support your child's counting and reading skills at the same time? Here's a great playground game that puts academic learning together with running, shouting, and laughs - stuff that's pretty much irresistible for kids of all ages!
Practice Writing with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Back in preschool, your kid probably read about the "Very Hungry Caterpillar." Here's a fun activity that takes that classic to a new level--and builds strong kindergarten reading and writing skills at the same time.
Plant Your Name with Seeds!
Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious kindergarteners. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a green and growing writing activity!
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!
Find Out What Makes Popcorn Pop
Water can go from solid to liquid to gas, but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out!
Make a Handy Seed Chart
Help your gardening scientist identify and sort eight different kinds of common seeds on this "seed wheel" plate you can use all growing season.
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!
