Preschool Activities
Browse through our large selection of preschool activities. We've got tons of activities to keep your preschooler learning on the fly, all year long. From fun crafts to easy math activities, you'll find our selection of preschool activities below. Looking for preschool worksheets? Check out the Preschool Worksheets section of the site before you leave!
Sun Prints for Kids
There's no better time than summer to explore the effects of light and shadow. Help your child combine science and art with this experiment.
Red Rover, Green Rover
Bring the classic game of "Red Rover" up to date with color and shape recognition skills for your preschooler!
Watermelon Paper Plates
Combine snacking and art in this fun summer project! This art project will help your preschooler develop fine motor skills, number sense and shape recognition.
Turn Your Child into a Letter Detective!
This activity turns kids into word detectives-- scouring their way through the newspaper in search of their alphabet prey.
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 a Pom Pom Caterpillar!
In this whimsical activity, you and your child can connect a little closer with the beloved Hungry Caterpillar by making your very own pom pom caterpillar!
Make Baked Crayon Art
This is crayon art with a twist: when melted, the crayon wax creates vibrant pools of color that your preschooler will love to mix and swirl into a unique work of art.
Play Shape Tree Match-Up
Want to test your child's shape recognition skills? Challenge her to a game of shape match-up--an entertaining way to boost her observational ability.
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!
Ping Pong Patterns
This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use colored ping-pong balls to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.
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