12 Learning Activities for Kids

For most kids, playful learning is the most fun way to learn. What exactly is playful learning? Basically, it is an experience that allows kids to satisfy their need for play and fun, but also teaches them something. Sometimes the learning is so subtle that kids aren't even aware they are learning. They just know that they are having fun and they want to keep playing. These 12 Learning Activities for Kids have been tested and loved by countless children, so give them a try! For more learning activities, check out this Pattern Block Math Game and Make a Number Math Game. You might also enjoy Free Kids Learning Resources.

Learning Activities for Kids

Rising Raisins from Mess for Less - Simple science experiments are a great way to help kids learn about science, such as how to make a hypothesis and then test it. This experiment is easy to put together with things around the house and is sure to become a favorite.

Penguin Word Family Sort- from Playdough to Plato - Identifying word families can help strengthen reading skills and this adorable penguin themed word sort game will make this exercise fun!

Lego Computer Coding for Kids from Little Bins for Little Hands - Computer coding seems like a big concept to learn, but adding Legos into the learning makes it seem a little simpler and a whole lot of fun!

Chemical Reactions for Preschoolers- from Mess for Less - Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! All kids big and small will enjoy watching this simple chemical reaction!

Candy science from Steam Powered Family - Most kids really enjoy eating candy and now they can understand the science behind how candy is made. Edible science? It’s a win, win!

Rainbow Spelling & Writing Activity for Kids from True Aim Education - Love the idea of “school work” with art? Then you will love this writing activity! Kids get to practice their spelling words and create art at the same time.

Sense of Hearing Activity from Mama Smiles - The five senses is a great subject to explore with kids. This sense of hearing activity is well done and will lead you through exploring the sense of hearing together.

Water Balloon Science Experiment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me - This science experiment is a little twist on the “Will It Float?” game, but the water balloons make it even more exciting!

Pool Noodle Alphabet Boat Matching Game from The Educators Spin on It - Soon the stores will have pool noodles for sale. This is a cheap, fun, and effective way to help kids learn to match up their upper and lower case alphabet.

Study Flowers with Kids from True Aim Education - Springtime is a great time to study flowers since there are an abundance of flowers to choose from right in your own backyard. Learning about flowers can take place in many different forms and this post explores some of the ways to do that.

Sense of Taste Fun with Tasting Bottles from Gift of Curiosity - The sense of taste is another great thing to talk about and discover with kids, and creating tasting bottles for discovery will be a fantastic way to learn about the taste buds and different flavors.

Number Matching Activity from Laughing Kids Learn - If you have a preschooler or early kindergarten student, they will have a blast with this number matching activity. The best part is that it is so simple, it would be a great way to keep the kids busy while preparing dinner.