Welcome to our 14 Day Activity Challenge for fun activities for kids, you can do at home. Of course, you can use them in the classroom, with scout groups, library programs, summer camps, and many more places! Here, we know fun, and we do fun every day!

14 Days of Fun Activities for Kids Challenge and free printable Pin

Did you know that each of these kids’ activities even provides a bit of hands-on learning? Whether you are playing with STEM or STEAM, science, or sensory, this challenge will have you covered with a new activity each day of the week.

Fun Activities for Kids Countdown

Are you as excited as I am to kick off this 14-day challenge? I hope you are because we have an amazing lineup of easy activities you can pull out anytime! These activities offer a wide range of projects from around our website.

First, you need the special 14 Day Activity Challenge which you can print from here. You’ll want to put it on the fridge as a reminder! Grab a copy down below.

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Why are these activities for kids so awesome?

Here are a few good reasons!

  • They are the perfect opportunity to connect with your kiddos of all ages. This 14-day challenge can be as much fun with your three-year-old as it can be with your ten-year-old!
  • They use common household supplies to help keep this 14-day activity challenge doable and on a budget!
  • They are playful and engaging, and each activity offers early learning opportunities.
  • They are all easy to set up and clean up ideas that can be done in 15-30 minutes or longer if desired!

Grab this FREE 14-Day Activity Challenge and get started today!

How Does the Fun Activities for Kids Challenge Work?

My best advice is to take it page by page! Each activity has a Day # assigned to it and a list of supplies at the bottom of the page. Before you get started, determine which supplies you already have and which ones you still need. Of course, you can switch around the days if you need too! There are also two bonus activities on the last page.

  • Print out the challenges!
  • Gather supplies!
  • Get started!

Tip: Do you have older kids who can help younger kids with these challenges? This is an excellent way for families to connect.

DAY #1: Rubber Egg Experiment

Have you ever made a bouncy raw egg? This is a real treat and a classic science experiment for the kiddos. All you need is vinegar and eggs, but food coloring is optional. You’ll want to give this one 24-48 hours to work its magic, so plan accordingly. This is a set-it-and-forget type of experiment. Watch the video and read the procedure here.

Also, set up the saltwater egg density experiment.

DAY #2: Fluffy Slime

Kids love slime! Slime is all the rage and it’s a fantastic way to explore chemistry. Shaving cream, PVA glue, water, baking soda, saline solution, and food coloring are all you need to get started. Watch a video and follow the recipe here.

DAY #3: Marshmallow Toothpick Towers

What’s easier than toothpicks and marshmallows? What else can you substitute for marshmallows in a pinch? Anything soft but firm. Find more awesome ideas here and print the FREE 2D and 3D shape building guide.

DAY #4: Coffee Filter Art

A bouquet of bright coffee filter flowers might look impressive, but it’s as simple and playful for toddler or preschoolers as it’s creative and engaging for teens! See how to turn flowers into a bouquet or make simple butterflies with a clothespin for the younger kiddos.

DAY #5: Baking Soda and Vinegar Eruption

What is one of the most fun activities we have ever tried for kids? You guessed it! Baking soda and vinegar. Cookie cutters on a tray, plastic eggs, a muffin tin… These are all perfect for holding a scoop of baking soda. You can either add a hidden drop of food coloring or mix up colored vinegar! Watch out this fizzy egg rainbow!

DAY #6: Foil Boat Challenge

The great foil boat challenge! Give every kiddo the same size square of aluminum foil and test the strength of the boat with pennies! Great indoor activity or outdoor activity! There’s no link for this one, but I’m sure you can figure out the plan!

DAY #7: Salt Painting

The magic of glue and salt with a bit of food coloring! This activity will work well for all ages. Younger kids will enjoy the fun process while older kids can take more time with patterns and intricate designs. Watch the video and set it up here.

DAY #8: Magic Milk

A WOW kind of science activity using milk, dish soap, and food coloring. Explosions of color are all about the science behind it. Watch a video and set the activity up here.

DAY #9: Super Soft Playdough

This is not your traditional playdough (although we have those recipes too)! This super-soft playdough uses 2 main ingredients, or three if you count the food coloring. Easy for kids to make and super squishy for loads of fun. Watch a video, follow the recipe, and download a free playdough mat here.

DAY #10: Calming Glitter Jar

Glitter jars are fun to make with the kiddos, providing an excellent way to take a mental break and decompress. Watch the video and make your own!

DAY #11: Saline Slime

Slime will delight kiddos of all ages for an afternoon! Our recipe is super simple and works every time, but read through the instructions and pick up the right ingredients! See our #1 Slime Recipe here.

If you are looking for additional slime recipes, you can find all of our recipes right here.

DAY #12: Catapult

One of our very favorite activities is a catapult! Although we have several ways to make one, the easiest and most fun is the craft stick catapult. Find an additional free download and instructions to make your own catapult here.

DAY #13: Oobleck

Is it a liquid or a solid? Test it and find out for yourself. Oobleck is an unusual substance that teaches kids about the properties of Non-newtonian fluids. Learn all about oobleck and make your own here.

DAY #14: Fizzy Painting

Chemistry and art combined? You bet when you try fizzy painting. Mix up a batch of baking soda paint and check out art in a whole new way. See how to make it here.

BONUS #1: Egg Drop Challenge

The egg drop challenge is a classic STEM challenge at any time of the year. We have a version for young and older kids, including a less to no mess way that our youngest scientists can participate too. See how to get your egg drop challenge set up here.

BONUS #2: Foam Dough

Foam dough is another great way to explore textures with a 2-3 ingredient recipe! Kids of all ages will love mixing this up and you can change the texture by the ratios of liquid to solid that you use! Make it an experiment. Watch the video and make your own foam dough here.

CHECKLIST: Check off each project when you are done and celebrate the fun!

Kids love a good checklist! Keep them inspired and look forward to the next activity.

Indoor Activities for Kids

Need more helpful activities for kids when you’re stuck inside? When you need something fun to do indoors, have this indoor activities resource handy!

Best Outdoor Activities for Kids

Are kids spending too much inside, and you need more things to do outside? Get them outside with this fantastic resource filled with doable outdoor activities kids will love!

More Fun Activities to Try

We have a huge variety of free printable fun activities for kids, including scavenger hunts, LEGO challenges, and bingo games.

Printable Activities Pack for Kids

Dive into hands-on play and learning with this easy-to-follow activity guide featuring 14 projects that are “totally do-able”. You’ll love the diversity of STEAM projects and kids will love the fantastic fun that awaits.

  • Perfect for kids of multiple ages (ages 5-12)
  • Use it in the classroom, at home, or with groups
  • easy to source supplies make these activities budget-friendly
  • simple to follow instructions with images

Included with each activity, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, a materials list, and photos!

4 Comments

  1. What do I need to do to see one of the 14 day challenges. Do I need to join and how much is that?

  2. Hi Laura,

    There’s a link to download the challenge for free just below the first image. Thanks!

  3. I would like to include the LEGO Challenge Calendar and the Fourteen Day Challenges on my school website. Is this possible or do I need to buy something in order to do that?
    It would be great to keep my students active in science during this at home learning time.

  4. Go right ahead! It’s a tough time for sure. If you can add a website link that would be awesome too.

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