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.
Paper Plate Art: Sunny Side Up!
Looking for something to do on a rainy day? Let the sun in! This project uses supplies you probably already have in the house, and turns them into a sunshiny project that will work your preschooler's fine motor skills (the muscles in the hand they need to strengthen to learn to write.)
Play Shape and Seek
When your child is itching for a game, consider ditching Hide and Seek in favor of Shape and Seek. Here's how it works:
Create a "Words I Know" Book
You know that speed limit sign your son gleefully points out each time your drive him to preschool, or that fast food sign your daughter can recognize at the drop of a hat? Use those words to your advantage, and create a book your kid can read all by herself.
Experiment with Splashy Science
Summer's in full swing and the temperature is creeping ever higher. Fill up the kiddie pool, gather a stash of preschool science equipment, and get ready to introduce your child to the power of hypothesis.
Over and Out!: 2 Great Obstacle Courses
When it comes to burning off energy and working kid muscles, nothing beats an obstacle course! Don't let a rainy day stop you. Here are some super easy ideas for creating your own course at home--whether indoors or out.
Hopped Up Hide and Seek
This game may seem like nothing more than a slightly tweaked version of "Hide and Go Seek", but don't be fooled. Sure it's fun, but it also reinforces verbal listening skills. Plus, it gives kids practice with positional words and number concepts.
Keep a Lid on It!: A Sorting Game
Forget the rock collection. How about the lid collection? This activity is a great way to practice sorting, counting, matching, and other early math skills on the fly.
Make Your Own Memory Matching Game!
You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own... easily. Here's how:
What's in the Bag? A Classification Game
The cat's out of the bag! Or is it the book? Or the shoe?... You'll have to play this guessing game to find out! Not only is this game a hoot, but it helps teach kids to categorize a set of objects-- a key skill for preschool.
Make Homemade Candy Canes
Marbled candy canes are a traditional winter festival gift that looks good poking out of the top of a Christmas stocking, tied to a tree with ribbon, or adorning a beautifully wrapped present.
