Free puzzle games, stories, crafts, and printable activities for kids ages 4–12.

1. Search the Scene
Flit about with these friendly fairies as you find the hidden objects in the scene.

2. Sample Some Salsa
Whip up some spicy salsa to have you breathing like a dragon! If you prefer it mild—or even sweet—there are variations for you here as well.

3. Hang a Barrette
This unicorn barrette holder would be a great addition to your child’s bedroom, to help keep hair items organized in one place.

4. Find the Hidden Objects
While you look for the objects in this comedy club together, ask your child to share their favorite jokes with you.

5. Go on a Quest
This craft encourages storytelling and creativity, with an added level of spontaneity. Flip your questing stone to make decisions throughout your story and see where the stone’s turns take you.

6. Make a Match
Use this grid of magical creatures to find the hidden patterns. For an added challenge, time your child to see how fast they can finish the puzzle.

7. Fill in the Grid
Use the letters in each imaginary creature’s name to fill in this grid. Do you see a creature your child’s not familiar with? Help them research it online and then draw your best versions of it together.

8. Fantastical Fun
Watch our video for ways imaginative play benefits kids.

9. Solve a Puzzle
While this bear class reads a fairy tale during story time, look around the room to see if you can find the eight hidden objects. Then read your child’s favorite fairy tale together.

10. Toss a Dragon
Follow the directions to make your own dragon’s lair and dragon—and then play the game! Who can stand the farthest away and still get the dragon in his lair?

11. Create a Castle
Use this printable to create your own desktop castle, complete with two dragon friends.

12. Read an Article
Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite fantasy creatures? Read this article to find out the history behind dragons, cyclops, mermaids, and more!

13. Do Something for Others
What was your child’s story about? Encourage them to share it with us at HighlightsKids.com.

14. Write, Draw, or Talk About It
Did your child choose a unicorn? A hippogriff? A minotaur? We’d love to see a drawing or read about their mythical friend at HighlightsKids.com.