Student Activities
Try out these low- or no-tech brain- and body-stretching games and activities. All of them are screen-free, and many don't require devices or internet connectivity.
Activity
grades 1–5
Kindness Rocks!
Write inspiring notes on rocks and leave them for your friends, family, or community to find.
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Activity
grades 3–12
A Little Love for the Lonely
Handwrite a letter to an elderly person who can't currently visit family. Though you won't get a letter in return, you'll know you're giving back.
Worksheet
grades 3–5
Find the Most Amusement Parks
Solve the problems in this packet using the state-by-state amusement park data in the chart. Which state has the most amusement parks? The least?
Activity
grades K–5
Mythical Map
Dream up an imaginary world and write down its key characteristics. Then use stuff from around your home to create a map on the floor.
Worksheet
grades 4–6
What's the Missing Number?
Look at the numbers, figure out the pattern, and then use that pattern to find the missing number. Check your work with the answer key.
Activity
grades K–5
Book by Mail
Use paper, scissors, glue, a stapler, etc. and write a book for a family member. Then send it to them in the mail.
Activity
grades K–5
Dance Around the World
Curate a playlist of pop songs from cultures or countries other than your own. Dance your way through the playlist. Which song did you like best? Find out more about that culture or country.
Worksheet
grades 3–8
Recipe Zine
With a little folding and loads of creativity, use this template to make a recipe for yourself, a family member or friend, or anything!
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Audio
grades 4–6
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
Listen to this award-winning podcast performed by kids and see if you can solve the mystery.
Activity
grades 3–5
10 Penny Pickup
Scatter pennies, and pick them up as fast as you can. Now try with just your left hand, then your right. How about your toes?
Activity
grades 3–5
Room Refresh
Pick a room, space, or spot in your home that could use some sprucing up. Clean and organize the area to make it work better for you and your family.
Activity
grades K–5
Chalk Bomb
Take chalk outside and create some delightful sidewalk or driveway art outside a friend, family member, or neighbor's house.
Activity
grades 1–5
Kindness Rocks!
Write inspiring notes on rocks and leave them for your friends, family, or community to find.
Activity
grades 3–12
A Little Love for the Lonely
Handwrite a letter to an elderly person who can't currently visit family. Though you won't get a letter in return, you'll know you're giving back.
Activity
grades K–5
Mythical Map
Dream up an imaginary world and write down its key characteristics. Then use stuff from around your home to create a map on the floor.
Activity
grades K–5
Book by Mail
Use paper, scissors, glue, a stapler, etc. and write a book for a family member. Then send it to them in the mail.
Activity
grades K–5
Dance Around the World
Curate a playlist of pop songs from cultures or countries other than your own. Dance your way through the playlist. Which song did you like best? Find out more about that culture or country.
Activity
grades 3–5
10 Penny Pickup
Scatter pennies, and pick them up as fast as you can. Now try with just your left hand, then your right. How about your toes?
Activity
grades 3–5
Room Refresh
Pick a room, space, or spot in your home that could use some sprucing up. Clean and organize the area to make it work better for you and your family.
Activity
grades K–5
Chalk Bomb
Take chalk outside and create some delightful sidewalk or driveway art outside a friend, family member, or neighbor's house.
Activity
grades K–5
Community Cleanup
Get a bucket or bags and some gloves. Pick a spot in your community to clean up. Do a sweep for garbage and recyclables (with an adult, for safety).
Activity
grades K–5
Create a Kindness Challenge
Think of a way your family can show kindness to each other this week. How can you help each other or make the day better?
Activity
grades K–5
Sort and Fold
Make a game out of sorting laundry by tossing clothes into piles and seeing who can fold the fastest (but still neatly).
Activity
grades K–5
Food Prep
Make a snack or meal to share. Beginner chefs may want to make sandwiches or prepare a snack plate or fruit salad. Ready for a challenge? Make a family favorite for dinner, or try something new.
Audio
grades 4–6
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
Listen to this award-winning podcast performed by kids and see if you can solve the mystery.
Audio
grades 1–6
Radiolab for Kids
Get your mind swirling with these fascinating podcast episodes that ask wacky questions and find fascinating answers.
Audio
grades 3–8
Code Switch Episodes for Kids
Check out these episodes of NPR's Code Switch podcast. Each show will help you consider important social justice issues and think critically about current events.
Audio
grades 3–5
History Podcasts for Kids
Inspire your inner historian! This podcast series proves that history can be amazing, inspiring, and relevant to anyone.
Audio
Preschool–grade 3
Travel Around the World—With Your Ears
All you need to do is listen to learn about lots of different countries and cultures.
Audio
grades 1–5
Listen and Learn with Father and Son
Kick back, relax, and listen to this charming podcast that explores a wide range of historical topics, from silly to serious.
Audio
grades 3–8
But Why?
Listen to this kid-friendly podcast to find out whether llamas are ticklish, why baby teeth fall out, and so much more.
Audio
grades 3–8
George
Listen to this tender tale about a transgender girl in the fourth grade. Free on Hoopla with a library card.
Audio
grades 3–8
The Land of Forgotten Girls
Listen to this heartbreaking story about the struggles of two sisters from the Philippines who move to Louisiana. Free on Hoopla with a library card.
Audio
grades 3–6
Hello, Universe
Listen to this charming tale involving four kids, Filipino folk tales, and bravery. Free on Hoopla with a library card.
Audio
grades 4–8
The Thing About Luck
Listen to the sweet tale of a migrant worker girl who must face big responsibilities. Free on Hoopla with a library card.
Audio
grades 3–6
Listen, Slowly
Put on this audiobook about a girl's trip to Vietnam, where she learns about her family's past. Free on Hoopla with a library card.
Interactive
grades 3–8
Make an Entrance
One person stands outside a door and decides how to enter the room (rock star? Animal? Queen?). Greeters decide how to welcome them (applause, hug, bow?).
Interactive
grades 3–8
Geography
Name a place in the world. The next person has to think of a place that starts with the last letter of the place.
Interactive
grades K–5
Thinking of an Animal
Think of a specific kind of animal. Have other players ask only yes-or-no questions to try to figure it out.
Interactive
grades 3–8
Dictionary
Take turns choosing weird words from the dictionary. Have everyone write a pretend definition and try to guess the real one.
Interactive
grades 3–5
Play Charades
Set up a video chat with a friend, grandparents or another family. Take turns trying to get the other side to guess your clue.
Interactive
grades 3–5
Card Houses
Find a deck of cards and carefully balance them to create a structure. See how high you can build.
Interactive
grades 3–5
Hopscotch
Use chalk, tape, or other materials to jump into some old-school hopscotch for indoor or outdoor fun.
Lesson
grades K–5
Fatty Foods
Determine which foods are the fattiest in this hands-on experiment. Grab a brown paper bag and some of your favorite snacks to find out!
Lesson
grades K–6
A Snail's Pace
Play this game and see which snail will win the race. Use mental addition, probability, and patterns to move your snail to the finish line!
Lesson
grades 2–6
Which One Holds More?
Grab two sheets of paper and create two different-size cylinders. Predict which one will hold more Legos, beads, or other objects of your choice!
Worksheet
grades 3–5
Find the Most Amusement Parks
Solve the problems in this packet using the state-by-state amusement park data in the chart. Which state has the most amusement parks? The least?
Worksheet
grades 4–6
What's the Missing Number?
Look at the numbers, figure out the pattern, and then use that pattern to find the missing number. Check your work with the answer key.
Worksheet
grades 3–8
Recipe Zine
With a little folding and loads of creativity, use this template to make a recipe for yourself, a family member or friend, or anything!
Worksheet
Preschool–grade 5
Simple Stress Busters
Try out one of these simple activities to de-stress, release tension, and relax.
Worksheet
grades 1–3
Daily Writing Prompts
Make a routine out of writing with these daily prompts. Print out a new calendar at the start of each month.
Worksheet
grades 3–5
Sporty Math
Solve problems, decode messages, and complete a word search with Snoopy as you explore the math in baseball, surfing, skateboarding, and more!
Worksheet
grades 3–8
What Can I Say Instead?
Complete this worksheet to rethink and reframe the things you say when struggling. Do you think changing the way you speak shapes your thinking?
Worksheet
grades K–5
Colorful Coping
Print out one of these fun and reassuring coloring books that'll help kids understand this strange and stressful time.
Worksheet
grades 1–4
Grow Your Language
How does what we say shape our mindset toward learning? Cut out these common phrases and sort them on the worksheet to start a discussion.
Worksheet
grades 3–5
Gratitude and Happiness
Take a moment out of your day to consider the role of gratitude in our lives.
Worksheet
grades 1–3
What Do Plants Need?
Learn what plants need and design a journal to keep your drawings and other important information you've learned.
Worksheet
grades K–5
You Can Do This
Fill out this worksheet to think through how to get from "I can't" to "I can try."
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