Pi Day Activities for Kids
- Pi Skyline Art by What We Do All Day
(Ages 5-15)
This art project from What We Do All Day has your kiddo graph the numbers of Pi and then turn it into a beautiful city skyline.
Fancy making a piece of math-inspired art that you can wear or use to hold your place in your favorite book? Team Cartwright will take you through the steps to make these two rainbow colored crafts.
- Apple Pie Pi Baking Activity by NurtureStore
(Ages 5-15)
It’s pretty hard to resist Apple Pie Pi… so let’s get cooking! To figure out how much pastry you’ll need to fill your pie tin with, you’ll measure the diameter of your pie tin and then multiply by 3.14- woah!
- Pi Day Network Art by Pink Stripey Socks
(Ages 5-15)
Let’s get geometric! Pi is used all the time in geometry, so Leslie over at Pink Stripey Socks had the wonderful idea to create some bright “Easy As Pi” geometric drawing projects. Thanks Leslie!
- The Pi Song by AsapSCIENCE
(Ages 3-15)
Learn about Pi through the power of song!
- Pi Watercolor Compass Art by Our Family Code
(Ages 3-15)
This activity is an awesome way to get kids exploring what a math compass is and how to use it, and the result is absolutely beautiful.
For this adorable paper pie craft, all you’ll need is assorted construction paper, paper plates, a stapler, a pen, and a pair of scissors.
PBS Kids will take your child on a math adventure to discover Pi in all types of round snacks: cookies, crackers, oranges cut in half, and pizza. This activity also includes a reading of Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi written by Cindy Neuschwander and illustrated by Wayne Geehan.
- Baking and Fractions
(Ages 3-7)
And in case you haven’t feasted your eyes on our Baking and Fractions kit yet, we’re including it here! So, what are you waiting for? Dig into pretend play — with a hearty helping of math on the side!