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 Scented Play Dough!
Kids love play dough. They can play with it for hours on end. Here's a way to put a fresh spin on an all-time kid favorite: scented play dough! This activity is easy to do, and the fun will last a long time!
Craft a Sparkling Dreidel
Celebrate Hanukkah with this easy art project that uses popsicle sticks to make a sparking dreidel decoration to hang in the window!
Learn Gravity with Parachute People
Let your child think she's being naughty with this fun activity. Create your own parachute people using a handkerchief and lightweight figurine. She'll have so much fun that she won't realize you're sneaking in a science lesson!
Make Homemade Potpourri
If your child has ever wondered how dry flowers can end up smelling good, this activity is perfect for you! Make your own potpourri, and your house will always have a beautiful scent! It makes a great gift, too.
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!
Make Your Own Scratch Prints
Making prints can be a fun and exciting way to introduce the young child to the artistic process. Here's an activity that uses household materials to let any preschooler create multiple masterpiece scratch prints!
Have Sweet Dreams with this Pillowcase!
Most parents wish their child would not put up a fight when it comes time to go to bed. Here's a way to ease the night time battle! This hand-decorated pillowcase is a fun and beautiful accessory to help any child get a full night of sweet dreams.
Draw Your Life-Sized Self-Portrait
Portraiture has been used for centuries to visually depict people and to show off a significant aspect or attribute of the person being represented. In this life sized self-portrait activity, encourage your child to explore what makes him special, and then portray it through art!
Make Your Own Sketchbook
Young children love to draw, but store bought sketchbooks can be expensive. Get creative and save money by helping your child make her own unique sketchbook to fill with colorful drawings, fanciful pictures, and dazzling doodles.
Create Spectacular Shape-Stick Puppets!
Encourage your preschooler to channel her inner playwright and artist by creating these simple shape-stick puppets which can be used to put on plays or act out simple stories with.
