Seasonal Games & Crafts Articles

Mastering scissors develops fine motor skills and improves pencil grip while fostering bilateral coordination and engaging both sides of a child's brain simultaneously. This necessary ingredient will help your child tremendously in completing the academic tasks in class. And it’s good to remember that school isn’t just about internalizing knowledge—it’s also about learning to manipulate and produce things! 

In this article, you'll find exciting and safe scissor activities to help preschoolers develop and reinforce this critical ability.

When the burgers are on the grill and the kids are anxiously awaiting fireworks, 4th of July games for kids are an easy way to keep the littlest guests busy on this exciting day! Plan memorable backyard games that will delight your friends and family, both young and old. 

This summer, paper packaging doesn’t have to go to waste! Each of the projects will not only help you to be better stewards of the environment, but they offer quality time with your kids while giving them a creative outlet this summer.

This year Easter falls on April 20th, which is at the height of spring and all its glory. Easter perfectly captures the joy and renewal of spring with its pastel colors, fun family gatherings, and festive traditions like egg hunts and Easter baskets filled with candy. 

To help your family get in the holiday spirit, we offer an array of Easter-themed activities for different ages. Join us as we take a closer look at Easter-themed worksheets, activities, and more from Kids Academy.  

Winter time and the holiday season provide a great environment for exciting and educational science experiments for the whole family to do. Check out these fun experiments that are designed to be engaging, low lift, and made with easy to find supplies. Children can explore the wonders of science while embracing the cold festive season.

Thanksgiving creates a perfect opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their kids while teaching them how to reflect on what’s important and express their gratitude. Last month, we discussed wholesome ways to celebrate Halloween by creating sustainable, DIY costumes. This month, let’s continue to explore ways to create fun, fall decorations and crafts by reusing materials found around the house. 

Keep reading to find Thanksgiving-inspired DIY ideas to craft with your kids this November.

This Halloween, we’re sharing ideas on how to celebrate with your little learners in a more wholesome way. Make a paradigm shift by thinking about what you would like your children to learn and remember about your Halloween traditions. Join us as we discuss simple fixes, such as moving away from expensive, pre-made costumes, embracing traditions from across the globe, and getting more involved in the community to make it a holiday your family can bond over. 

Is your little one fascinated by dinosaurs? Well, they're not alone! Most kids find these creatures awe-inspiring, and we can totally see why. Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of years before us, yet we never got to see them firsthand. All we know about their shape and size is from fossils and bones we dug out from the ground. 

So let’s join in on the dinosaur excitement with these 6 rawrsome DIY activities for your dino-loving kids to enjoy!

A day at the beach is a perfect opportunity to use the sand and the sun with your children to engage in hands-on science experiments that are both fun and educational. In this article you will find  engaging and exciting experiments that  kids will love and learn complex concepts in a simple manner, plus a few additional suggestions for the most curious explorers. 

If you’ve ever wondered why the Cadbury bunny lays eggs, you’ve come to the right place! Easter is a fascinating holiday that combines an important religious feast day with springtime lore with ancient roots. Here’s an article to delight you and your child with interesting facts about Easter, as your family prepares for this fun-filled holiday.