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

1. Friends Forever
Watch our video for ways kids benefit from having friends.

2. Solve a Puzzle
Join this group of friends on their horse ride through the woods. While they ride, look for the objects hidden in the scene.

3. Read an Article
Read this article for tips on talking to friends, how to handle disagreements, and more.

4. Joke with a Friend
Tell jokes back and forth with a friend to see who can keep a straight face the longest. For some riddle inspiration, watch this video!

5. Plant a Gift
Help your child plant a bulb in a pot. Let the bulb begin to grow in a dark place in your home. Once the flower pokes through the soil, give the potted bulb as a gift to a friend.

6. Do Something for Others
This idea from Lilly, age 9, encourages lifting up others through compliments. She suggests letting people know how much you like their laugh, or that they are funny. What compliments can you think of? Share your ideas at HighlightsKids.com.

7. Write, Draw, or Talk About It
What qualities do you value in a friend? How do you try to be a good friend? Share your answers with us at HighlightsKids.com.

8. Quiz Your Friend
How well do you know your friend? How well do they know you? Take this quiz to find out!

9. Search the Scene
These best friends love to fish together. While they fish, take a stab at hunting the objects hidden in the picture.

10. Share a Snack
These easy and delicious taco cups are great for enjoying a snack on the go with friends—or outside while social distancing!

11. Craft Together
Help your child video chat with a friend while they make art with glue and paint. They can either exchange their art or hang it somewhere to remind them of their friendship.

12. Find the Hidden Objects
Head into the snow to find eight hidden objects. What would your snowman look like?

13. Play with a Friend
If you’re looking for a good game for social distancing and outdoor play, look no further. All you need is a bouncy ball and a bottle cap!

14. Fill in the Blanks
Friends who laugh together stay together! This fill-in-the-blank story is a great, silly way to give your child and their friend a way to connect, even from a distance. Easy fun is only a phone call away!

Continue your child's journey to be a good friend.
This book is filled with endless activities to help them become their best selves!