Kindergarten Outdoor Activities
From outdoor activities perfect for a sunny day, to indoor activities for when the rain is falling, we've got math activities, science activities, writing, reading, and more: so get those paints and markers ready! Make a book, go word fishing, or send kids on a shape scavenger hunt. Here are dozens of things to do with your kindergarten child.
Prepare for the Fair: Play Ring Toss!
The ring toss is a classic carnival game that everyone loves, but can sometimes be rather difficult - even for adults. Play this simple game with your kindergartner to help develop his hand-eye coordination and get him outdoors and having fun this summer!
Growing Garden Pictograph
Boost your child's math and science skills with the fun and informative garden activity! This is the perfect project for those summer months, when keeping your mind active and spending time outdoors is especially important.
Play Musical Statues
This simple movement activity helps improve listening skills, as your child will be required to discriminate between sound and silence.
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 Blob Tag
A simple modification of an old game keeps all children participating and active, giving everyone a chance to practice their running and dodging skills.
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.
Play Turtle Tag
In addition to being fun â and requiring children to think about how turtles move â this tag game provides practice with running and falling.
Duck, Duck, Goose Reinvented!
This variation of Duck, Duck, Goose is played in pairs, which means a lot more activity for participants!
Play Reverse Tag
This variation on an old game involves counting, moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity, and practice with running and dodging.
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.
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