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

1. Search the Scene
Head out onto this nature trail to explore the great outdoors. While you’re there, look for the objects hidden in the scene.

2. Churn Ice Cream
Have you ever wondered how ice cream is made? This visit to a dairy farm will show you! Then try your hand at making your own at home.

3. Fossilize Your Handprints
If you can’t make it to a dinosaur museum to look at fossils, use this craft to make your own! Fossilize your child’s handprints to remember their small size forever.

4. Find the Hidden Objects
What an awesome field trip! Can you find the 8 hidden objects?

5. Explore the Outdoors
This list shows 8 great national parks for families to visit. Even if you don’t live close to a national park, you can visit virtually on their websites, or explore your own outdoor community.

6. Hunt for Words
The highlight of this field trip to the zoo is the penguins. While they waddle and swim, look for the words hidden in the scene.

7. Let's Go on a Field Trip
Watch our video for ways kids benefit from exploring the world.

8. Solve a Puzzle
Join these kids as they explore the Museum of Natural Curiosity in Utah. Can you find the objects hidden in the scene?

9. Read a Story
On a field trip to an art museum, Sia and her class see the famous painting A Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat. Her teacher asks the class to paint their own neighborhood. Sia doesn’t think anyone would want to see where she lives. Will she be able to find something to paint? Read the story to find out!

10. Visit a Fire Station
Take a trip to the fire department from the comfort of your own home. In this video you’ll see an in-depth look inside of a fire truck, guided by an actual firefighter.

11. Bowl at Home
Make these glow-in-the-dark bowling pins for a fun indoor bowling night. Then watch this video of the inner workings of a bowling alley.

12. Do Something for Others
Whether it’s science, literature, history, or math, what’s something your child is a whiz about? Tell us about their expertise at HighlightsKids.com.

13. Write, Draw, or Talk About It
What will your child’s exhibit display? Share it with us at HighlightsKids.com.

14. Spot the Match
Take a close look at these fossil exhibits to see what is the same across all the rows.