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.
Iroquois Plate Game
This Thanksgiving, try playing this fun Native American game with the whole family.
Make Thanksgiving Teepee Place Cards
Keep your child busy and entertained this Thanksgiving by enlisting her to make the table's place cards! She'll be delighted to have such an important job and she'll improve her spelling and fine motor skills along the way.
Do Some Cranberry Sauce Science!
It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science!
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.
Make Beaded Candy Cane Ornaments
Decorate your Christmas tree with beaded candy canes made by your child. This activity teaches your child an AB pattern which is taught in kindergarten and essential for learning number patterns. You can even make enough for relatives and friends or attach them to holiday gifts!
Play Anchors Away!
This Thanksgiving, play this fanciful math game inspired by the story of the Mayflower and strengthen your child's math problem-solving skills in the process!
Turn Your Old T-shirt Into a Pillow
When your child has outgrown that favorite t-shirt that he just can't bear to part with, why not recycle it into a pillow? This t-shirt pillow is easy to do, and it makes a great gift too!
Give Thanks: Make a Cornucopia Table Setting
A cornucopia is the traditional table decoration of Thanksgiving. Let all your Thanksgiving guests join the celebration by slipping their own thank-yous into the cornucopia before the meal.
Create Popsicle Stick Puppets!
Forget store bought puppets. Teach your child how to make puppets out of popsicle sticks to put on an original puppet show, with pizazz! He will strengthen his fine motor skills as he cuts, pastes, and decorates his miniature figurines.
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.
