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 a Homemade Food Pyramid
Here's a fun way to boost your child's knowledge of a healthy diet! Create a poster of the food pyramid and place a star next to the healthiest foods, then hang it on the fridge. Challenge your child to see how many "good" foods he can eat in a week. He'll be a healthy eater in no time!
Draw Life Sized Animal Portraits
Here's a fun and fuzzy project that will let your child discover the natural world of patterns and textures by creating a beautiful, animal-inspired portrait!
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.
Musical Magical Hoops!
This fun game tests your child's memory and helps her recognize colors, build her listening skills, discriminate between sound and silence, and develop her reflexes. More importantly, it's a whole lot of fun!
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.
Scratch Art Suprises!
Let your preschooler's creative side shine through with this exciting art project. Each and every "scratch art" drawing is so unique and colorful, your child will be surprised by the rainbow of colors revealed in his work!
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.
Make a Textured Name Plate
Make a textured name plate with your preschooler to hang on her door. She'll practice letter recognition and be able to claim her own space in the house!
Make Your Own Puzzle
Why buy a puzzle at the store when you can make your own? Make a personalized puzzle at home for your preschooler with this fun activity!
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.
