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.
Oh Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...
Improve you child's fine motor skills and sense of rhythm by helping him make a jingle bell instrument. He'll love ringing the bell and dancing to popular holiday songs such as "Jingle Bells," or even creating a holiday harmony of his own.
Create Thanksgiving Finger Puppets
Help your child make these charming Thanksgiving finger puppets that can be used to reenact the first Thanksgiving. He'll enjoy sharing the story of the first feast of gratitude with other children at school or home.
Iroquois Plate Game
This Thanksgiving, try playing this fun Native American game with the whole family.
Make Sourdough Bread!
Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!
Paint Your Own Key Holder Board
If your child is particularly handy or artistic, she'll love putting her talents toward making a custom key holder board. This practical project looks great in the kitchen and would make a terrific gift for Mother's Day or Grandparent's Day!
Craft Your Own Holiday Gift Bags
You and your child will mutually benefit from this decorative gift bag project! You can expect to cut down on costs this holiday season, while your child will occupy his time while it's cold outside.
DIY Decorating: Family Tree Nametags
Make a family tree, literally! This fun and easy project is the perfect way to help your first grader remember who's who, practice her handwriting, and decorate for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Appreciation Book
Teach your child the true meaning of Thanksgiving with this Thanksgiving appreciation book. He will learn about the first feast, strengthen his fine motor skills, and practice sound and shape recognition.
The Mayflower Compact: Would You Sign?
After 66 days of being crammed into a 90 foot ship with 127 other people, you have finally reached land. Unfortunately, though, there is no sign of civilization as you know it. Would you sign the Mayflower Compact? Read it and see!
Make a Thanksgiving Cornucopia
This Thanksgiving, make your own "horn of plenty" with your child while you teach him about the first Thanksgiving, the Fall harvest, and why we eat so much on Turkey Day.
