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!

Make Critter Dice!

Make Critter Dice!

Looking for a fun way to encourage imaginative play? Try crafting these animal-themed dice with your preschooler. All you need are two single serving milk or juice cartons!

Make a Holiday Fabric Transfer

Make a Holiday Fabric Transfer

Create fun holiday-themed designs on fabric using fabric crayons and an old iron. Decorate a stocking, make a fabric ornament, or even design a holly-bedecked fabric Christmas wreath!

Practice Counting: How Many Clips?

Practice Counting: How Many Clips?

If your preschooler needs counting practice, try this pared-down game. Kids count clips in each cup and find the playing card to match.

Experiment with Invisible Writing

Experiment with Invisible Writing

Here's a project that will inspire both spies and scientists alike. Your child will draw an invisible picture that appears as if by magic when exposed to heat!

Play Twist 'N Turn!

Play Twist 'N Turn!

Let your preschooler walk, hop, and skip her way to understanding rectangles, triangles, and circles. All you need is some sidewalk chalk and a bit of space to get started.

Make Corn Syrup Art

Make Corn Syrup Art

Corn syrup isn't just for cooking--you can paint with it, too! Here's a finger painting activity for your preschooler that uses pantry basics like corn syrup and food coloring to create bright, colorful works of art.

Play the Card Challenge Game!

Play the Card Challenge Game!

Tell your child you want to work on kindergarten readiness skills and she's not likely to get very excited. But turn it into a game and it's a different story. This game of challenges is a blast to play, and in between all the hopping, jumping, and drawing, it helps develop important skills.

Craft a Hanukkah Countdown Calendar

Craft a Hanukkah Countdown Calendar

Here's a fun and easy way to help little ones count down the eight nights of Hanukkah: with a countdown calendar!

Make Your Own Fossils

Make Your Own Fossils

Make these homemade shell fossils to hang on the wall, and introduce your child to the wonders of science! Sure, they're not authentic but he'll have a great time making them, and they look great on the wall!

Craft Your Own Pirate Telescope

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!

Collections You'll Love

tracing uppercase

(22 ratings)

Community Academy Public Charter School Online

Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving District of Columbia students.

Learn More »