Preschool Activities
Preschool activities to keep your little guy busy. Preschool is all about developing skills for kindergarten. We have many preschool activities sorted by subject. From getting your child comfortable with the alphabet, to number recognition, we've got fresh preschool activities to keep your kid learning on the fly, all year long.
No-Bake Clay
This clay can be rolled, kneaded, and shaped into whatever sculpture strikes your kid's fancy, and it doesn't need to go into the oven. Brew up a batch, shape it, and dry overnight. By morning, it's ready for painting!
Grab Bag Numbers: A Math Game
Want to help your preschooler get comfortable with math? Get out the grab bag! This hands-on game helps kids learn to associate numbers with sets of objects-- a key early math skill. And all you need is a set of index cards, pennies, and a paper lunch sack.
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Nature is at the heart of preschool science. This homemade bird feeder will bring some feathered friends in for some closer observation, and it's a breeze for little kids to make!
Make a Preschool Yearbook
Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will help them gather and record all the important moments and facts about their lives, as they make the march towards kindergarten.
Kid Friendly Batik: No Wax Required!
Batik is a fabric dying technique that's popular all over the world, especially Indonesia. It creates stunning results, but it's usually done with hot wax--not exactly safe for young kids! This flour-and-water method is wax-free and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.
Make a THINGS I LIKE Poster!
Put your junk mail to good use! Armed with a stack of grocery flyers, toy store ads, and a few simple art supplies, your preschooler can make a cool poster for his room. Plus, he'll get some hands-on sorting practice, a key early math skill.
Bake a Batch of Crispy Kisses!
This recipe makes rice crispy treats, wrapped like giant chocolate kisses! Sweet additions to add to a stack of valentines, this yummy craft will also give your preschool or kindergarten kid a reason to do a little writing and drawing this Valentine's day!
Make Fabric Letters
Preschoolers love playing games! They especially like games with hands-on pieces to move around and manipulate. Make this set and give your child a chance to play with a cool collection of pieces that teach letter sounds.
Make Number Rubbings
Kids love using crayons for just about everything, even things we don't want them to be used on! Put their art streak to good use by introducing them to "rubbings". They'll work the small muscles in their hands and hand-eye coordination (both key for writing!) and experiment with different ...
Play Animal Exercises!
Preschoolers need to practice hopping, skipping, and other "gross motor" skills to improve their coordination. Why not make it fun by challenging them to move like their favorite animals until the music stops and it's time to freeze.
