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 Felt Travel Checkers
Using a few simple materials, you and your child can create a checkers game board that will last all the way to your destination and home again!
Play Pennies, Dimes, Dollar!
This 100th Day of School, have some fun with your first or second grader, looking for creative ways that 100 cents can make $1.00!
Homonym Beanbag Toss
Homonyms are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this rousing outdoor game.
Go on a Nature Hunt!
In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.
Hopped Up Hide and Seek
This game may seem like nothing more than a slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek" but, don't be fooled. Sure it's fun, but it also reinforces verbal listening skills. Plus, it gives kids practice with positional words and number concepts.
Play Frisbee Golf
Frisbee golf is a game that incorporates the rules of golf with the fun of frisbee. And since you can make any number of "holes" in a course, it's the perfect outdoor activity for an hour or an afternoon!
Hand-Sewn Hot Pad
This pretty and practical hot pad is an excellent way to practice beginning sewing skills. Using hand stitching exclusively, the design's simple geometric shapes also help young sewers build patience, perseverance, and problem-solving skills.
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.
Friendly Physics: Make a Water Wheel
Make physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work in this simple cone-and-carton water experiment.
Make an Art Supplies Caddy
Do you have art supplies up the wazoo but no place to put them? Here's a fun and creative activity that will give every bead, toothpick, and glue stick a home! It will teach your child about organization, and let them help in the process!
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