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 Homemade Castanets
Why buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets quicker than you can say, "ole!"
Create a Collection That Rocks!
Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.
Make a City of Bags
Forget 2-D maps. It's time for 3-D! Help your kids become more aware of their community by making 3-D maps of your neighborhood.
Bake a Chemistry Cake
A lot of science happens when you bake a cake. Here's an experiment that will have your child experimenting with cake ingredients to learn about the chemical reactions that happen when a cake's in the oven.
Make a Story in a Bag
Make puppets and put them to work! Teach kids the importance of telling a story in order: beginning, middle and end.
Make a Snow Gauge
How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.
Bake a Batch of Crispy Kisses
This recipe makes rice crispy treats, wrapped like giant chocolate kisses, and it gives kids a reason to practice writing, too!
Play a Word Recognition Game
Once your child can recognize the letters of the alphabet, you may want to start practicing simple word recognition. Here's a fun and easy way to get started!
Make a Heart Map
In this Valentine's Day activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.
Explore States of Matter with Dancing Raisins
First grade science frequently includes a unit on solids, liquids, and gases. Try this silly science experiment to learn serious information about the difference between all three.
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