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.
Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden
In most of the country it's impossible to do year-round. When the wind starts howling, help your child plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your warm and dry kitchen.
Make Shamrock Prints
Nothing says Saint Patrick's Day like a great big shamrock. This symbol of Celtic culture is a perfect shape for preschool prints because it's simple and symmetrical.
Make a Shamrock Magnet
Kids love playing with tactile objects, and this spaghetti arts and crafts project is sure to fit the bill for Saint Patrick's Day. The shamrock, a symbol of Celtic culture, is a simple design to trace and cut and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!
Make a Scented Shamrock
This March, try decorating your home with these scented shamrocks--sure to fill your home with Irish spirit.
Make a Marble Obstacle Course
Teach your preschooler simple science like gravity and balance without losing your marbles. Well . . . there's a chance you might lose a few!
Blast Off with a Homemade Rocket Ship!
Shoot to the moon with this imaginative craft for kids. Perfect for any budding astronaut, it lets kids be creative and offers plenty of out-of-this-world adventure.
Make a Roar with Leaf Lions!
Be the mane attraction by creating a lion out of leaves! This wild craft keeps kids engaged and makes for fabulous art.
Tin Can Phone
Even in the era of the cordless and the mobile, there's a lot to be said for the old-fashioned tin-can phone. There's nothing flashy about this model, and you can't send email through the wire - er, string. But it's a fun and dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.
Make Homemade Castanets!
Why buy musical instruments when you can make your own castanets quicker than you can say, "ole!"
Create a Family Coat of Arms
A homemade shield with coat of arms is a great way to get your child thinking about what his family is all about, and it makes a fun addition to the costume box as well!
