Activities for Kids in Grade School

Activities that are perfect for grade schoolers.

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Beaded Pipe Cleaner Snakes

Sound Exploration with Rocks

How Tall Are You? Measuring Activity

Leaf Suncatcher Craft Easy Fall Fun for Kids

45+ Outer Space Crafts for Kids that are Out of This World

10 Fun Learning Numbers Games for Kids on the Move

Gratitude Tree Activity for a Thankful Thanksgiving

42 Stunning Leaf Crafts for Kids to Make

10 Hands-On Math & Science Activities Perfect for Preschoolers

Science Experiment: Elephant Toothpaste for Kids

Learn To Write Your Name With Spaghetti Letters

No-Prep Marbles Sensory Activity for Preschoolers

50+ Prized Plant Activities with Simple Seed Crafts & Science Activities

Simple Backyard Games to Keep Kids Busy

12 Garden Activities for Kids to Be Involved In

DIY Giant Bubble Wand for Summer Fun

Pool Noodle Activities that are New and Exciting

Exciting Paper Towel Tie Dye Art for Kids

5 Nature Activities with No Supplies Needed

Upper and Lowercase Letter Match Activity with String

Around the Town Scavenger Hunt to do as Your Child Grows

Easy Q-Tip Painting Techniques to Take It up a Notch

Stretching Out Words to Teach Kids to Read

A String Obstacle Course to Find the Number Bonds to 10

Active Indoor Winter Activities for Kids

Colorful Rainbow Scavenger Hunt with Printable Clues for Easy Setup

A Winter Craft: Snowman Puppets!

Snow Globe Gift for Kids to Make

Try This Cotton Ball Transfer Challenge for Kids

Spiral Christmas Tree Craft to Warm up the Home

Make Your Own Simple Thankful Chain for Thanksgiving

A Week of Christmas Activities for the Kids

Mini Gift Christmas Ornament Craft

Simple Grandma Activities with the Most Basic Supplies that She has on Hand

Indoor Hockey Activity Easy for Kids to Play at Home

How To Make Fun and Easy DIY Pasta Stamps

21 Snowy Owl Crafts & Snacks for Kids to Make This Winter

Simple LEGO Drawing for Kids to Build & Draw

Make a Color Sorting Sensory Bag with Your Kids: Super Easy & Squishy

5 Waiting Games That Kids Can Do Anywhere

10 Cute and Simple Elf Crafts To Boost Holiday Spirit

45 Fall Tree Crafts that are Gorgeous for Kids to Make

Scary, Yet Safe, Fun Games to Play in the Dark

Fun Ways to Teach Sight Words: 12 Hands-On Activities

28 No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas for Kids

Recommended 4th Grade Books for Boys

How to Blow up a Glove Balloon: Kids Love This Experiment

Visual Addition Pom Pom Drop

32 Pokémon Crafts for Kids with a Pokémon Passion

How to Make a Tin Foil Boat Sink or Float Experiment (Penny Boat Challenge)

Try A Crazy Glue Craft That Will Blow Your Mind

Easy Bean Bag Number Toss Game on the Stairs

Car Bingo for a Road Trip with the Kids + Free Download

How to Help Kindergarten Kids with Spelling Words Practice through Crazy Fun Games

Easy Water Gun Target Activity for a Hot Day

Kids Walking Sticks to Create for Summer Hikes

SPLAT! The Sight Word Swat! Be Consistent & Simplify for Activity Success

23+ Simple Nature Activities for Kids to Create, Explore & Learn

A Very Sticky Sensory Art Activity for Toddlers

Paper Bag Mask Old-School Craft for Creative Kids

Fun Trampoline Games for Learning Letters

Real Flower Crafts & Activities for Kids to Explore Spring

Magnetic Tiles Robot Creative and Simple Activity

Toddler Friendly Peel and Stick Tape Art

How Do You Begin Teaching Kids About Money? The Coin Toss Game!

Lemon Battery Experiment (This One’s for the Girls)

Follow the Line Motor Planning Activity

Big Paper Easter Egg with this Easy Credit Card Art

9 Puzzle Games for Kids and Plenty of Fun

LOVE Banner for Kids to Make

34 Soaring Airplane Crafts & Activities for Kids

Space Experiment for Kids: Shooting Star in a Jar

Dr. Seuss Activities for Birthday Celebration

Grow Leprechaun Hair for St. Patrick’s Day

Paper Valentine’s Crafts for Kids

Adorable Heart Snail Craft to Spread the Love

30 Chinese New Year Crafts for Kids, Lanterns, Dragons, Tigers & More to Celebrate!

The LEGO Blindfold Building Activity for Kids

Learning Math Facts Without the Worksheets

Balloon Pop Countdown of New Year’s Kids Activities! Three, Two, One! POP!

How to Entertain Kids on a Plane (Without Screens)

4 Fun Ball Activities and Games for Kids of Every Age

Jingle Bell Activities for Kids of All Ages (Oh What Fun!)

Pom Pom Balance Tree an Easy Fine Motor Activity

Simple Christmas LEGO® Challenge for Kids

Easy Robot Art Project with Magnet Tiles

Bouncy Balls Game: Silly Fun Activity for Home to Play

Turn Cards Into Bookmarks: An Easy Gift Kids Can Make

Quick Games to Play with Stuffed Animals

38 Things to Do With a Cardboard Box that Are Crafty & Fun!

Kids’ DIY Popsicle Stick Frame Craft for Artwork & Photos

Leaf Rubbing Art with a Nature Match Up Twist

Balloon Rocket Race a Super Simple Science Experiment

Super-Sized Math + Painting Activity for Kids

14 Birthday Books That Are FUN to Read Aloud

Cute Leaf Man People Fall Craft for Kids

Playing “Marbles” with Monster Trucks

Simple Thanksgiving Conversation Starters for Kids

Be Grateful with a DIY Thankful Wreath Craft

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"There's always something new for us to discover, as well as old favorites. I am so grateful to have activities handed to us... Fun and easy ones that can be put together in a moment's notice! You're awesome Jamie and I appreciate you sharing your activities and ideas!!" - Melissa C.