Posts filed under 'activities'

  • An “All About Me” book

    Often when an older sibling goes off to school, your younger preschooler may experience sadness or frustration that they are …(more)

  • Apple Tasting Party

    ninjapoodles
    One of my very favorite things about fall is the harvest of many delicious foods, particularly apples in all …(more)

  • Art Night

    With all the painting we’ve been doing lately, your kids will want to show off their creations. A fun …(more)

  • Bagel Bird Feeder

    Many craft stores have bird feeder kits that you and your preschooler could paint or decorate yourselves. Pet stores and …(more)

  • Bean Bags

    You can make your own beanbags very quickly and enjoy a fun bean bag game with your child in no …(more)

  • Bubble Painting

    Here is a messy and fun painting adventure for your preschooler.
    What you’ll need:

    Non-toxic colored paint
    Paper (non-absorbent paper works best)
    Plastic straws

    What …(more)

  • Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day

    September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day. I don’t think it ought to be just one day a year, …(more)

  • Celebrate National Kids Day

    August 3rd is National Kids Day. Take the day to celebrate all the kids in your life. Some fun and …(more)

  • Construction Paper Campout

    Camping can be a big part of your family’s summer. Whether it is in the wilderness or your own backyard, …(more)

  • Creating Blot Pictures

    weegeebored
    What you’ll need:

    Paint (runny, two colors)
    Paper
    Black marker pens

    What to do:

    Drip the paint, both colors, onto their white paper.
    The children …(more)

  • Design Your Own T-Shirts

    Is the front of your refrigerator getting too full with your kids’ art? Here’s a great preschool activity that …(more)

  • Easter Bunny Lunch Bag

    We already know that preschoolers have a fine-tuned sense of injustice. So when they see their older brothers or sisters …(more)

  • Election Night Dinner Vote

    After you’ve taken your children with you to vote, you can teach your preschooler about the basics of representative …(more)

  • Fly a picnic parachute

    Mzelle Biscotte
    Picnics are a fun way to share lunch or dinner together as a family. A fun idea to …(more)

  • Flying Saucer

    inkynobaka
    Another fun activity to do at the park or your backyard is throwing around a flying saucer.
    What you’ll need:

    2 …(more)

  • Halloween Bag O’Lantern

    What you’ll need:
    A brown paper lunch bag; pencil; scissors; string or yarn; flashlight
    Instructions:

    With the bag flat on a table, draw …(more)

  • Ice Boats

    Making ice boats is another fun activity to enjoy water during the summer.
    What you’ll need:

    A milk carton, the plastic-coated …(more)

  • Ice cream that doesn’t melt

    Kapungo
    Continuing with National Ice Cream Month, here’s an ice cream activity that won’t melt.
    Instructions:

    On any size piece of paper, …(more)

  • Leaf Placemats

    jpctalbot
    Ah, there’s nothing like a crisp autumn day for going on a walk with your preschooler. Next time you …(more)

  • Magic Painting

    Your preschooler will love this simple painting activity!
    What you need:

    Old magazines
    Cardboard paper
    Glue stick
    White tissue paper
    Small bowl filled with water
    Big paintbrush

    What …(more)

  • Make an Indoor Tent

    When it’s too cold to play outside, an easy tent or house can be made from throwing an old sheet …(more)

  • Moon Chart

    July 20th is the anniversary of the first moon landing! Celebrate by talking to your preschooler about the moon and …(more)

  • Music Wall

    Every child loves to make sounds, particularly loud ones. Try this fun idea to help them make music instead of …(more)

  • Popsicle Stick Ice Painting

    I don’t know about you, but where we are it’s still hot, hot, hot! So, here’s another fun painting …(more)

  • Sandpaper Boxes

    A small cardboard box (a shirt-sized box is a good size)
    A sheet of medium-weight sandpaper
    Yarn
    Glue

    Glue a piece of rough sandpaper …(more)

  • Sensory Flower Activity

    Your preschool child will enjoy this sensory activity while at the same time stimulating their senses. They will touch, smell, …(more)

  • Stress-free painting

    Nervous about using paints with your preschooler? Afraid they’ll make a mess? Here are some quick ways …(more)

  • Take Your Kids to Vote

    annnna.
    As election day approaches (November 4th at least here in the United States), a great way to teach …(more)

  • The Quick Fun Fan

    Can it get any hotter? Here’s a quick craft activity to help you cool off during these dog days of …(more)

  • Vinegar Valentine’s Cards

    To make Valentine’s cards a new way this year, try brushing white vinegar on a sheet of white construction paper. …(more)

  • Water Painting

    Two of my preschooler’s favorite things are water and painting. One of my least favorite things is washing faces, hands …(more)

  • Wax Painting

    Okay, so we’ve been on a painting kick lately for these preschool activities. Here’s the last one, I promise …(more)

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