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.
Sound Shakers
Create clear sound shakers so your preschooler can observe and compare the different sounds that objects make! He'll also get a headstart on patterning as he makes up his own musical beats.
Learn to Count with Pompom Number Toss
What can you do with an old ice tray, some colorful pompoms, and your child? Learn math! This fun number game puts your child's brain to work as she learns to recognize numbers, count, and add!
Craft an Underwater Viewer!
This activity is a learning opportunity disguised as a fun activity. Create a mini ocean floor and use a homemade underwater viewer to examine the objects beneath the surface! Your preschooler will get to practice observing, examining, and experimenting!
Create a Window Mural
Who says walls are the only things to display your child's art from? Try the windows! Here's an activity to help your preschooler create her own window mural with simple tempera paints and paintbrushes.
Paint a Marbled Heart Card
Here's a sweet heart for your sweetheart! This Valentine's Day, make this marbled homemade heart to give as a card or to decorate your home. All you need is some paint, marbles, and paper!
Dye Onion Skin Eggs
Here's an activity that has you using an all-natural technique that creates uniquely textured and richly colored eggs. With just some onion skins, you and your child can make some Easter eggs that are just to 'dye' for!
Make Simple Snack "Punch-Outs"
Need a couple extra minutes in the morning? Let your preschooler help with this delicious activity that lets her prepare her own fun and healthy snack using cookie cutters.
Craft a Goat Mask!
Here's a simple craft project that allows children to practice fine motor skills while making a goat mask.
Make an AB-Cheese Broil
Help your preschooler learn her ABCs the tasty way with this twist to the classic grilled cheese sandwich, the AB-Cheese Broil!
Create Snowy Salt Paintings
If using regular watercolors is getting a little dry, here's a technique: use simple table or Epsom salts to create a beautiful snow painting with a unique crystal texture effect!
