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.

Explore Color Science with Grape Juice

Explore Color Science with Grape Juice

This activity will allow your child to experiment in the kitchen and expand her science knowledge, and create some magic (or science) as she makes liquids change color before her very eyes.

Cover Up

Cover Up

Check out this exciting way to practice addition! This two player game uses dice to get its point across. Players add up numbers to find different sums. There's plenty of repetition, which makes this game a fun alternative to flash cards.

Spin the Bucket: A Centripetal Force Experiment

Spin the Bucket: A Centripetal Force Experiment

Have your middle schooler try this classic and entertaining activity that demonstrates circular motion. Due to the nature of flying water and bucket, it is best to perform this activity outside. Be careful, you may get soaked!

Make a Koi Windsock

Make a Koi Windsock

With this activity, kids make their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish using a 2-liter soda bottle and some bright paint.

Cut-and-Tear Collage

Cut-and-Tear Collage

This collage is a great way for children to see different methods of creating the same idea.

String "100 Days of School" Beads!

String "100 Days of School" Beads!

This project commemorates the milestone of completing the first 100 days of school, while giving your child a manipulative to practice counting to 100.

Make Your Own Snow Paint

Make Your Own Snow Paint

Wishing for snow? If the weather refuses to cooperate, take charge and make your own snow!

Create Wholesome Snowflake Snacks!

Create Wholesome Snowflake Snacks!

Cut and decorate these wholesome Snow White Snowflakes from tortillas to make your child's school lunch more memorable.

Cherries and Chocolate Breakfast Bars

Cherries and Chocolate Breakfast Bars

Start Valentine's Day off with a morning treat that's easy to prepare! Busy schedule? You can make these breakfast bars days ahead of time.

Fairy Craft: Flower Power

Fairy Craft: Flower Power

Enchant your garden with flower fairies and let their beauty bloom with this charming fairy craft.

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