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.
Make an Art Supplies Caddy
Do you have art supplies up the wazoo but no place to put them? Here's a fun and creative activity that will give every bead, toothpick, and glue stick a home! It will teach your child about organization, and let them help in the process!
Mother, May I?
This variation on the classic group game "Mother, May I?" can be played with one or more child and involves continual participation.
Walk the Tightrope!
With this "tightrope" game, your child will practice balancing skills and gain experience with the directions forward, backward, and sideways.
Jump to It!: A Counting Game
Your child can reel off his numbers. But does he have a real handle on what those numbers mean? This jumping game gets math off the page and into the real world-- and it works on both number sense and estimation, key skills for kindergarten readiness.
Play Original Hopscotch!
The traditional objectives of this classic game are to toss a marker (a flat stone, a beanbag, etc.) onto each numbered square consecutively, to hop onto the single squares without putting the second foot down, and to skip the square where the marker has landed.
Play Simon Says!
Simon Says is a classic outdoor game that young children love. You can promote your child's skill development by playing this game in a new way. Here's how.
Practice Science with a Bug Jar
Kids are fascinated with bugs. In this activity, your child will get to hunt and capture bugs to observe. It's a perfect way for her to practice important science skills and satisfy her curiosity all at once!
Craft Your Own Pirate Telescope
Ship's ahoy! Help your child craft this handmade telescope. It's easy to make and even more fun to play with. When you're done, get ready for some goofy pirate adventures with your little buccaneer!
Learn Numbers with Bingo!
Kids love this game because it's fun, and parents love it because it's educational! This Bingo number game helps your child practice letter recognition and listening skills.
Paint Like the Pros Using Pointillism!
Use this fun painting activity to teach your preschooler about pointillism, an art form that uses many small dots of primary colors to make a picture!
