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Preschoolers are all energy and curiosity, which is perfect because preschool is all about learning through movement and play. Here are our favorite preschool activities and games that will keep your preschoolers busy, engaged, and learning.

Preschool Activities for Reading

Reading in preschool is about exploring language, letters, and, eventually, words. Create opportunity for young readers and writers to explore on their own, as well as with you, every day.

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1. Read aloud every day

Read-alouds are perfect preschool activities you should do daily. Try reading aloud with the whole group, small groups, and one-on-one. Reading boosts students’ language and prepares them to learn to read and love it. Some of the best picture books were written with preschoolers in mind, including classics like The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, and modern favorites like Everybody in the Red Brick Building by Anne Wynter and Boxitects by Kim Smith.

Here are our favorite books to read with preschoolers.

2. Create a letter parking lot

Create a parking lot with capital letters and write lowercase letters on cars. Students drive the cars to park so that the lowercase and capital letters match.

Learn more: ABC Parking Lot/Pre-K Pages

3. Make a book

Preschoolers will love to read books they write and illustrate. Start on the first day of school by having them make a book all about themselves. Then, record what they learn about anything and everything. At the end of the year, send the books home with students as a memento.

Learn more: Bookmaking/PreKinders

4. Play kick the cup

Write letters on cups, then have students use a ball to knock the cups over. This combination of gross motor and literacy skills is an activity that students can do during literacy centers or recess.

Learn more: Kick the Cup/Fun Learning for Kids

5. Do interactive writing

Use a writing prompt, which could be a question from a book or a general question that you want students to discuss. Then record students’ responses to create a bulletin board or book. Interactive writing—when you model writing students’ contributions—shows students how writing works and that they can be writers.

Learn more: Early Literacy Activities/Fun-a-Day

6. Play syllable Head and Shoulders

Help students practice breaking words into syllables by saying words and tapping their head, shoulders, knees, and toes for each syllable they hear. So, for the word banana, they would tap their head (ba), shoulders (na), and toes (na).

7. Practice rhyming with blocks

Rhyming is a cornerstone of phonemic awareness, a skill kids need to learn to read. Practice rhyming with activities like:

• Put rhyming words on blocks and have students stack the rhyming words together.
• Write rhyming words on the board or draw pictures of rhyming things on the board. You say one word and students use a fly swatter to swat the rhyming word or picture.
• Put images that rhyme in a row on the floor and have students walk along the row, saying the rhyming words as they go.

Learn more: Rhyming Activities/My Teaching Cupboard

8. Mail pretend letters

Provide students with paper, envelopes, and a mailbox and encourage them to write letters to you, each other, or characters they’ve read about.

Learn more: Mailbox Literacy Activity/No Time for Flash Cards

9. Explore an alphabet sensory bin

Fill a sensory bin with letters—form, magnet, paper—and other sensory items, like beans, beads, rice, or corn and have kids explore.

Learn more: Letter Sensory Bin/No Time for Flash Cards

10. Match magnetic letters

Put paper with letters on it on a cookie tray, then have students match letter magnets to the letters on the paper. When students have mastered matching letters, use paper with pictures on it and they can put the letter magnet of the first sound on each picture.

Buy it: Magnetic Letters at Amazon

Learn more: Magnetic Letter Activities/No Time for Flash Cards

Preschool Activities for Math

Preschoolers cover a lot of ground in math, including number sense, graphing, patterns. These activities give them important work in math foundations and let them work independently as mathematicians.

11. Match shapes and colors with blocks

Using the blocks in your block center, trace shapes onto butcher paper. Have students use blocks to match shapes and colors, and combine blocks into new shapes. Create patterns with the blocks and have students extend the patterns beyond the page.

Learn more: Block Shapes and Colors/Hands On As We Grow

12. Count patterns and numbers with bears

Counting bears are a must for every preschool classroom. Use them to teach for a number of preschool activities that focus on sorting, patterns, and number sense.

• Use counting bears (or any colored counters) to create and extend AB, AAB, and ABC patterns.
• With counting bears and number strips, students count out the number of bears to match the number on each card.
• Have students sort the bears by color, size, or another attribute they see.

Buy it: Bear Counters at Amazon

Get it: Number Strips at Fun Learning for Kids

Learn more: Bear Counter Activity/Teaching Mama

13. Sort pom-poms

Create space to sort by color, and have students sort pom-poms. Start with two colors and work up to six. Students are practicing basic classifying and fine motor skills.

Learn more: Pom-Pom Sorting/Teaching Mama

14. Use counting mats

Use play dough and a counting mat for students to practice making numbers and completing 10-frames. As they get more mature, students can use a marker to trace the number and complete the 10-frame.

Learn more: Free Dough Mats for Counting/Life Over C’s

15. Learn symmetry with LEGO bricks

A LEGO board and a pile of LEGO bricks are a great way to start teaching kids about symmetry. You can start them off with a pattern on one side and have them build the same pattern on the other side. Then have them create their own symmetrical sculptures.

Buy it: LEGO Building Board at Amazon

Learn more: LEGO Symmetry/Fun Learning for Kids

16. Practice geometry with Popsicle sticks

Put out a bin of Popsicle sticks and see what students will make—shapes, patterns, bridges. Point out the lines, angles, and other geometric features that they’re creating.

Learn more: Geometric Shapes/Little Bins for Little Hands

17. Teach numbers with mini eraser 10-frames

Ten-frames teach number sense, and mini erasers are fun. Use your favorite mini erasers or other counters (buttons, pom-poms, little LEGO bricks, Unifix cubes) to teach numbers starting with 0 to 10.

Buy it: Mini Erasers at Amazon

Learn more: Printable Ten-Frames/Fun-a-Day

18. Graph with dinosaurs

Using a graph and markers, students roll the dice 10 times and record which dinosaurs they get on a graph.

Learn more: Dinosaur Graphing Activity/Artsy Momma

Plus, get more graphing activities here .

19. Measure hands and feet

Trace students’ hands and feet, then have them measure them with Unifix cubes. Anything can be a unit of measurement in preschool, as long as it’s standardized. So, add Unifix cubes, Matchbox cars that are the same length, small Duplo blocks, and more to the measuring center.

Learn more: Measuring Activity/Little Bins for Little Hands

20. Compare weights

Provide students with a bucket balance and different things to compare. Which weighs more, dried blueberries or fresh? Corn kernels or sunflower seeds? Toy animals or LEGO bricks?

Buy it: Bucket Balance at Amazon

Learn more: Bucket Balance/Little Bins for Little Hands

Plus, get more math games for preschool here .

Preschool Activities for Social-Emotional Learning

Preschoolers need lots of teaching and support to learn how to make and keep friends, solve problems, and manage the big feelings that come their way.

21. Play friend bingo

Since your preschoolers will come to school likely not knowing anyone, use bingo to help them learn names and routines. Create bingo cards using images from around the school, friends’ faces, and teachers’ faces. Then, play friend bingo by having students put cubes or buttons on the pictures when you name them.

Learn more: Friend Bingo/PreKinders

22. Use your cozy corner

When preschoolers are having big feelings or need a break, a classroom cozy corner is a space to calm down. Once a child is calm, you can talk to them about problem-solving and rejoining the class.

Learn more: Cozy Corner/Preschool Inspirations

23. Toss a get-to-know-you ball

Spend some time getting to know students and helping them learn about each other with a ball toss game. Using a soft ball, throw or roll the ball from student to student. When each child has the ball, they say their name and one favorite thing. Repeat this activity as necessary throughout the year.

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24. Make choices with green and red boards

Preschoolers are learning a lot about the impact they have on themselves and others. Reinforce good and bad choices with “red” and “green.” Teach which choices are appropriate and not appropriate for school, then when students have made a red choice, talk them through which green choice they could have done instead.

Learn more: Green and Red Choice Boards/Pocket of Preschool

Preschool Activities for Gross Motor Skills

Use these ideas to help preschoolers develop body awareness, strength, and flexibility, while working on following directions and, of course, having fun.

25. Play with parachutes

Parachute games and activities help preschool students learn how to cooperate and work together. Have students hold on to the parachute and all lift at the same time to create a mushroom. When they stand around the parachute edges and walk in a circle, they can make a merry-go-round. Practice listening by playing fruit salad; give everyone a fruit name (apple, banana, etc.). Then lift the parachute and call out a fruit. The students who are that fruit must run under the parachute to the other side.

Buy it: Parachute at Amazon

Learn more: Parachute Games/Kid Activities

26. Exercise with dice

Roll a number die and a die with an exercise assigned to each side. Have children do the exercise the number of times shown. For indoors, try toe touches, arm flaps, jumping jacks, side-to-side jumps, twists, and star jumps, or choose movements that fit the physical needs of your students.

Learn more: Exercise Dice/Education.com

27. Do body bridge poses

For a fun, core-strengthening, and cooperative task, ask some children to hold poses like hands-and-knees, plank, or Downward Dog while other children drive cars and trucks under the “bridges” those poses create.

Learn more: Body Bridges/The Inspired Tree House

28. Walk on a homemade balance beam

Challenge students to construct homemade balance beams using spare boards. For an indoor option, use large wooden blocks. Can they walk all the way across? Can they go backwards? For students who might find it difficult to balance on a raised surface, use masking tape lines on the carpet or cut pieces of cardboard boxes they can use to make a path.

Learn more: Balance Beams/Hands On As We Grow

29. Cross the river

Arrange floor spots in a line that snakes across your classroom. Invite children to be “ants” who have to cross a “river of hot chocolate” by stepping on “marshmallows.” Have them hold hands in a line and work together to get across. Vary the activity by moving some marshmallows closer or farther apart, so children have to use different tactics.

Buy it: Poly Spots and Adventure, Play, Peace by Nancy MacPhee Bower at Amazon

30. Spend time in Savasana

Yoga is a way for students to slow down, move their body in different ways, and stretch. Use videos like Cosmic Kids Yoga or books about yoga to lead students through yoga sequences.

Learn more: Toddler Yoga/Yo Re Mi Kids

31. Play Yogi Benders

Another yoga idea: Call out two body parts and tell students that only those two parts can touch the ground. Try “one foot and one hand,” “two knees and two elbows,” “one bottom and one finger,” or “two knees and one head.” For an adapted version, have two or three students share a large exercise ball and work together to try to hold the ball still using certain body parts.

Buy it: Yoga for Children by Lisa Flynn at Amazon

32. Play Hula-Hoop Islands

Place Hula-Hoops around your classroom. Play music and ask children to move around the hoops. When the music stops, they must stand inside a hoop. Take away a hoop each time you stop the music. In the end, how many preschoolers can fit inside one hoop?

Learn more: Hula-Hoop Islands/Outdoor Movement Project

33. Do Hula-Hoop movements

Set up a line of four to six Hula-Hoops across the floor of your classroom. Have students wait behind the first hoop, then call out directions for how to move through the hoops. Try bunny-hopping, giant-stepping, tiptoeing, or scurrying like mice. Play music with different tempos to encourage students to move at different speeds.

Learn more: Hula-Hoop Games/Learn Play Imagine

34. Play Land, Sea, and Air

Designate one area to be the “land” and one area to be the “sea” using your rug and floor tiles or masking tape. Students must hurry to the correct area when you call out “land!” or “sea!” and jump as high as they can when you call “air!” Keep students laughing with surprise commands like “earthquake!” and “tornado!”

Learn more: Land Sea Air Game/What Do We Do All Day?

35. Do indoor relay races

Stuck inside because of the weather? Set up an impromptu relay race. Ask students to carry bean bags or other objects on different body parts across the room. Or try this partner relay activity in which two children must work together to hold a ball between themselves.

Learn more: Wacky Relay/The Inspired Treehouse

36. Play indoor tennis

Get some wiggles out and spark some laughs by setting up this “tennis” game with balloons and fly swatters. Students can try to pass balloons back and forth or work together to swat balloons into a bin, cardboard box, or across a masking tape line. For an adapted version, use large traffic cones as stands for the balloons.

Learn more: Balloon Tennis Activity/Little Bins for Little Hands

Preschool Activities for Fine Motor Skills

Preschool is all about working those pincer fingers, the small muscles in the hands that kids will use to write later on. This means activities are more about squeezing, pinching, grasping, and releasing than holding a pencil and writing.

37. Paint with pom-poms

At the painting station, pom-poms make a great tool. Have students pick them up with their fingers and paint, or create a pom-pom brush by using a clothespin or tweezers to pick up a pom-pom and dab it around. Let students make their own painting or give them tracing pages to “trace” with paint.

Learn more: Paint With Pom-Poms/Fantastic Fun and Learning

38. Squeeze tweezers

Tweezers or tongs are a staple in many early childhood classrooms. They’re great for strengthening pincer muscles, and they’re versatile. You can get them in any size, from large tongs to small tweezers, which works for all kinds of hands. Some ways to use tweezers:

• Sort objects into piles or bins by color (pom-poms, beads, etc.).
• Give students a pile of seeds or beans and have them sort them by type.
• Have students use tweezers to place objects (pom-poms, marshmallows, cotton balls) on a line or letter.
• Put a pile of yarn in a bin (not tangled) and have students pull out the “spaghetti” piece by piece.
• Have students use tongs and colored beads or pom-poms to cover designs.
• Using a Connect 4 game, have students play or fill the game using tongs.

Buy it: Learning Tongs at Amazon

Learn more: Ways To Play With Tongs/Mama OT

39. Write with shaving cream

A tray and shaving cream are all you need. Put a dab of shaving cream on each tray and have students spread it out. Then, they can write letters, numbers, and shapes and “erase” it each time. Add food coloring to the shaving cream to match a theme or mix it up.

Learn more: Shaving Cream Writing/Gift of Curiosity

40. Pinch water droppers

Water droppers (or pipettes) are another way for kids to use their pincer grasp and strengthen eye-hand coordination as they pick up the water and transfer it from one place to another. One center idea: Put out a cup of water, a water dropper, and a bunch of bottle caps. Students transfer the water from the cup to the bottle caps.

Buy it: Water Droppers at Amazon

Learn more: Water Play With Eye Droppers/Learning 4 Kids

41. Cut and cook

Preschoolers love to learn how to do everyday activities with real tools. Teach students how to safely use a knife to cut up soft, manageable fruit, like bananas. Then, use the bananas for snack time or a recipe.

Here’s a recipe for banana pudding.

Learn more: Slicing Skills/PreKinders

42. Make a mosaic

Cut-up squares of paper and a blank paper canvas provide another versatile way for students to practice pincer grasp and get creative. Provide cut-up paper squares for students to use to make a mosaic design, or have students cut paper into squares before they make their mosaic. Give students ideas for how to craft their mosaic, or let them do their own thing.

Learn more: Mosaic Pattern Art/Hands On As We Grow

43. Cut and Paste

Being able to use scissors is a skill that will serve kids well when they’re in kindergarten and beyond. Give your preschoolers lots of practice using scissors with tasks that ask them simply to cut, not necessarily on a line or with precision. For example, put pages from a magazine at a center and have students cut them any way they choose. They may cut out images or just cut the pages to shreds. For students who are learning to use scissors, loop scissors are a good starting place.

Buy it: Safety Scissors and Loop Scissors at Amazon

44. Try finger plays

Finger plays are beneficial for so many reasons. Once you have a favorite finger play, change it up so that students are using their thumbs, forefingers, and pinkies to act it out. Here’s a favorite finger play:

45. Hide-and-find items in modeling clay

Add small items to your modeling-clay station to encourage hide-and-find exploration. All that squeezing and pushing is great for fine motor development, as well as persistence.

Learn more: Play Dough Activity/What Do We Do All Day?

46. Add water beads to the sensory table

Mix up the water play table with water beads. Playing with animal toys and other fine motor toys in the water beads adds a sensory experience. (Note: Do not use water beads if any students still put things in their mouths as these should not be eaten.)

Buy it: Water Beads at Amazon

Learn more: What To Do With Water Beads/Artful Parent

47. Play finger soccer

Have pairs or small groups play “finger soccer” on the rug, using only their index and middle fingers as “feet” to move a small ball. You can even make felt jerseys!

Learn more: Finger Soccer/Your Kids OT

48. Feed a monster

Create a “monster mouth” out of a flip-top container and ask students to use clothespins or large tweezers to pick up puffballs or other small items to “feed” the monster. They won’t want to get their fingers nibbled!

Learn more: Feed a Monster/Therapy Fun Zone

49. Hang the laundry

String up a clothesline in your pretend play area and have students use clothespins to hang a doll’s laundry to “dry.” If you’re short on space, set up a tray clothesline like the one illustrated above.

Learn more: Hang Laundry Activity/PreKinders

50. Make snowballs or peas in a bowl with clay

These two preschool activities are perfect for mixing pretend play with fine motor skills practice. First, gather a collection of plastic animals and tell students they are preparing for a BIG snowball fight. Then show students how to roll small balls of modeling clay in between their thumbs, middle fingers, and index fingers and make a stockpile for each animal. Or set out a bowl and spoon and ask students to roll “peas” to make a bowl of pea soup.

Learn more: Playdough Snowball Fight/OT Mom Learning Activities

Preschool Activities for Science

Preschoolers are curious about the world and how it works. Science activities teach them how to ask questions, what happens in a process, and how to form and test hypotheses.

Check out these preschool science experiments .

51. Make bubbles

Are you looking for preschool activities for kids who love bubbles? Try making your own bubbles using dish soap and water and see how big you can make the bubbles, or how long bubbles will last before they pop.

Learn more: Make Giant Bubbles/Make and Takes

52. Do a penny boat challenge

One way to teach creating hypotheses is to build aluminum foil boats and test which sink and which float. Which boats do students think will float? How many pennies will it take to sink each ship?

53. Color flowers

Study how plants work with a classic experiment. Put white flowers (carnations, roses, and tulips all work) into cups, each filled with a different food coloring and water. Over the next few days, watch how the flowers change. Be sure to leave one cup without food coloring as a comparison.

Learn more: Color-Changing Flowers/Fun Learning for Kids

54. Make a water wall

Use everything from plastic bottles to toilet paper rolls along an outside wall or any vertical surface to create a water wall.

Learn more: Water Wall/Happy Hooligans

55. Make a rain cloud in a jar

During your unit on weather, or any time you want a cool experiment, create a cloud in a jar.

56. Raise and release butterflies

There so many different butterfly activities that are perfect for preschool students. In the spring, read about butterflies and raise your own. Then plan a party to release them.

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Preschool activities are so much fun , the preschool years are a perfect time to incorporate educational activities that involve art activities, little bins, fine motor activities and more , they don’t have to contain many worksheets and a very exclusive set of activities , preschool learning folder pdf, an easy preschool activity can be as simple as a sensory base + a toy., sometimes you can even add a bit of water within a bin., then, add a drop or two of food coloring and some pouring cups , easy peasy , these kind of activities make for a fun sensory experience , we love simple printable activities to go along with a simple preschool curriculum. , another fun way to bring about easy and fun preschool lesson plans are to: , make learning fun with epic science experiments , scavenger hunts are a great way to include the benefits of gross motor skills  , letter recognition activities made simple, easy duple legos kids activity , dramatic play made fun, activities that work on fine 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Welcome to our Preschooler Activities Archive – your go-to destination for over 999 fun and engaging activities crafted with your little ones in mind! Here, we celebrate the joy of learning through play, offering a range of activities suitable for preschoolers aged 3-5.

Discover the Magic of Preschooler Play:

In this archive, you'll find activities designed to nurture your child's development through various types of play.

From academic play-based learning encompassing numbers, letters, shapes, and names to sensory play that sparks creativity, science experiments that ignite curiosity, and gross motor activities for energetic adventures – we've got it all! 🚀

Learning Through Play:

At Hands On As We Grow, we believe every moment is a chance to learn. Dive into the world of academic play, where numbers , letters , and shapes come to life in exciting and interactive ways.

These play-based activities make learning a fun journey for your preschooler, fostering a love for knowledge that lasts a lifetime. No worksheets will be found here!

Sensory Adventures:

Explore the sensory wonders of play with activities designed to engage your child's senses. From touch and taste to sight and sound, our s ensory play ideas captivate young minds, providing a rich and immersive learning experience.

Science Explorations:

Ignite your child's curiosity with captivating science experiments! This type of hands-on activities transform everyday items into fascinating discoveries, fostering a love for experimentation and inquiry.

Gross Motor Galore:

Embark on outdoor escapades or enjoy indoor adventures with our gross motor activities. Scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and lively games ensure your preschooler stays active while having a blast (and under control for you)!

Gross motor play is essential to build the big muscles before you can focus on the little muscles to work on hand-eye coordination and writing.

Fine Motor Fun:

Develop essential skills like writing, cutting, and hand-eye coordination through our fine motor activities . These engaging exercises lay the foundation for future academic success while making learning enjoyable.

Whether you're looking to infuse a bit of education into playtime or seeking creative outlets for your little one, you'll find an abundance of ideas here. Remember, every activity is an opportunity to create memories and strengthen your bond with your child, but most importantly just to have some fun!

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The Ultimate List of 50+ At-Home Preschool Activities (Toddlers, Too!)

May 14, 2020 by Rachel Cooper

Inside: Fill your time at home with these simple to set up at-home preschool activities, ranging from literacy games to yoga poses. Each idea builds important skills, too!

Finding ways to entertain your children at home often feels overwhelming. Finding ways to do this while focusing on their skill development can sound even harder. Don’t worry, putting together activities at home is simple and requires fairly basic supplies! The sorted list below will inspire you to fill your afternoons with fun fine motor games and art activities  .

For the most part, you probably have access to a good amount of the supplies used in these activities. If not, you can put together some great activities with similar structures with what you do have! Some of the common items used in these activities are tape, pipe cleaners, clothespins, and whatever toys you have on hand!

50+ At-Home Activities for Preschoolers (and Toddlers!)

Fine motor activities.

Squeezing Water with Basters – Add mini basters to a tub of water to work on squeezing the hand muscles.

Pipe Cleaner Beading – Preschoolers will use their pincer grasp to slide beads onto the pipe cleaners.

Q-Tip Foil Painting – Provide sheets of foil, paint, and q-tips to use as paint brushes.

Garlic Press Playdough – Show children how to squeeze playdough through a garlic press or citrus squeezer.

Cut Straw Threading – Cut straws into smaller pieces for preschoolers to thread onto yarn, creating a necklace.

Hole Punching Paper – Preschoolers will hole punch various colors of paper to strengthen hand muscles. (The Resourceful Mama)

Bead Drop – Cut out a lid with four small holes to drop beads through into a jar. (Modern Preschool)

Peeling Tape – Lay strips of painter’s tape down on a table for toddlers to peel off. (Hands On As We Grow)

Squeezing Sponges – Include some giant sponges into a bin of water for squeezing. (Things to Share and Remember)

Pipe Cleaner Weaving – Preschoolers will weave pipe cleaners back and forth through a cooling rack. (JDaniel4’s Mom)

Pom-Pom Tube Drop – Tape toilet paper tubes to the wall to create a course for the pom-poms to drop through. (Teaching Littles)

Clothespin Clipping – Provide a wire basket for children to clip clothespins onto. (School Time Snippets)

Cutting Strips – Print off these strips with lines for preschoolers to cut, working on their scissor skills. (Planes and Balloons)

Easy Paper Tunnels – Tape pieces of paper onto the ground in an arched formation for toddlers to push cars or a ball through. (Mama Papa Bubba)

Rubber Band Pinecones – Wrap rubber bands around pinecones to work on coordination. (The Imagination Tree)

Math and Cognitive Skill Activities

Playdough Counting Mats – Roll balls of playdough to match the number on the printable mats.

Number Matching with Paper Cups – Match the number on top of the paper cups with the amount of dots on the paper. (Fun Learning for Kids)

DIY Counting Cards – Make your own counting cards using stickers or dots. (Learn with Play at Home)

Car Park Numbers – Tape numbers on top of toy cars and create a cardboard parking lot with numbered spaces to match them together. (B-Inspired Mama)

Shape Hunt – Hide different shape cut-outs around your space for preschoolers to hunt for and find.

Simple Shape Puzzles – Draw shapes onto multiple popsicle sticks for homemade puzzle pieces. (Toddler At Play)

Tape Shape Outlines – Put down outlines of shapes using painter’s tape to trace around with different small objects. (Learning 4 Kids)

House Color Hunt – Have a scavenger hunt where preschoolers have to search for different objects around the house that match the colors on the sheet. (Toddler At Play)

Shape Sorting – Sort toys and various objects into piles on the floor by shape. (Busy Toddler)

Fill to the Line – Draw or tape a line over a clear container for preschoolers to fill to that line. (Days With Grey)

Art Activities

Circle Stampers – Simply dip empty paper rolls into various colors of paint to make a stamp for circle shapes.

Watercolor Garland – Paint with watercolors and q-tips to create a beautiful decoration. (Artbar)

Sponge Painting – Clip sponges with clothespins to make sponge brushes. (Busy Toddler)

Paper Plate Sculptures – Decorate paper plates and cut the sides to connect the plates together. (Kids Activities)

Fizzy Flour Paint – Create your own flour paint that fizzes using flour and baking soda. (Playdough to Plato)

Sponge Rainbow – Paint the different colors of the rainbow on a sponge to swipe a rainbow onto paper.

Blow Paint – Use a straw to blow the watercolors around the paper, creating a fun effect. (Simple Everyday Mom)

Yarn Process Art – Drag the pieces of yarn around the paper through the paint. (Buggy and Buddy)

DIY Paintbrushes – Experiment with clipping various objects to clothespins to make unique paintbrushes. (The Inspired Home)

Painting With Bubbles – Use a paint and soap mixture to blow bubbles onto the paper, leaving an outline of them behind. (Early Learning Ideas)

Citrus Printing – Cut citrus fruits in half to stamp with paint, leaving behind a fun print. (Rhythms of Play)

Literacy Activities

Introduce Journals – Show your preschooler how journals are books for writing and drawing their thoughts in.

Cupcake Tin Letter Sorting – Preschoolers will sort out the letters into the correct cupcake liner. (The Imagination Tree)

Post-It Alphabet – Write down letters onto post-it notes for kids to stick under the matching letter. (Busy Toddler)

Playdough Name Prints – Push foam or magnetic letters into the playdough to make a print of the child’s name letter by letter. (123 Homeschool 4 Me)

Name Stamp – Glue foam letters backwards to a popsicle stick to create a stamp. (My Bored Toddler)

Touch and Feel Letters – Glue pipe cleaners onto pieces of cardboard to create letters that toddlers can touch. (Teach Me Mommy)

Sensory Letter Hunt – Bury letters in a sensory bin for preschoolers to dig through and match onto the paper. (Busy Toddler)

Hidden Letters – Write down the child’s name with white crayon for them to reveal with watercolors. (Fantastic Fun and Learning)

Large Motor Activities

Bubble Wrap Runway – Tape leftover bubble wrap down onto the ground for toddlers to walk on and pop. (Hands On As We Grow)

Hallway Maze – Tape streamers to the walls of your hallway to make a laser maze to move through without touching the streamers. (It’s Always Autumn)

Indoor Obstacle Course – Set up a simple obstacle course within your own home to promote movement. (How to Run a Home Daycare)

Walk the Lines – Lay lines of painters tape on the ground in various paths for toddlers to follow. (Hands On As We Grow)

Texture Walk – Tape various materials onto the ground for toddlers to walk on, experiencing all of the different textures. (A Cotton Kandi Life)

Yoga for Kids – Get the body moving and stretching with these yoga poses for young kids. (Kids Yoga Stories)

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PRESCHOOL & PRE-K AT-HOME ACTIVITIES: WEEK 1

Welcome to Week 1 of our At-Home Activities blog series. Keep reading to check out 20 at-home activities you can use this week with your preschooler. If you’d prefer to have these activities in a printable PDF format, you can download them from our shop HERE .

There are 8 weeks worth of free at-home activities in this blog series . Click each week to check them out!

• Week 1 (You are here)

WEEK 1 ACTIVITIES:

Literacy : Go on a letter scavenger hunt! Print out the ABC Letter Cards from our FREE Activity Library , or write your own letters on post-it notes. Hide the letters around your house, and have your little one find them. Once they find a letter, ask them to tell you the name of the letter, sound of the letter, and a word that starts with that letter.

Math : Have your little one collect a group of toys and/or books and put them in a pile on the floor. Then have them count out groups of 10. They could also sort the toys and/or books by color, shape, or size.

Fine Motor : Give your little one some scissors & scrap paper, and have them practice cutting! (Note: Later in the week, they’ll be making a rainbow with a paper plate. If you have them cut up colored pieces of paper today, they could use them to make their rainbow later. Win win!)

Gross Motor : Play the Move Like an Animal Game from our FREE Activity Library . Your little one will roll the cube and then act out the correct animal movement.

Literacy : Draw hearts on a piece of paper, and then write letters inside the hearts. Have your little one find and color each letter that you call out. You could call out the name, sound, or a word that starts with the letter. Your little one can use markers, crayons, or do-a-dot markers to color in the heart.

Math : Choose 5 toys to measure with a ruler. Then have your little one put the toys in order from tallest to shortest.

Fine Motor : Make a card for a community helper (firefighter, police officer, doctor, nurse, military, etc). Have your little one thank them for their service to your community.

Gross Motor : Play this You Tube video and do the Hokey Pokey. That’s what it’s all about!

Literacy : Use the Name & Letter Sort from our FREE Activity Library to sort letters in a variety of ways. You can choose to print out the letters in the printable, or you can use letters you already have (like refrigerator letters). Choose which ways to have your little one sort the letters (there are 4 mats to choose from).

Math : Draw circles on a big sheet of paper, and then write numbers inside the circles. Have your little one roll a die, count the dots, and color the correct circle on the paper. If they’re ready, you can have them roll two dice and add up the total.

Fine Motor : Have fun playing with play dough! You can use store-bought play dough if you have some on hand, or you can make your own. Here’s a link to a great homemade play dough recipe that we love. (If you don’t have cream of tartar, try this one instead.) Then use the play dough to make letters, numbers, and 2D shapes.

Gross Motor : Tape the ABC Letter Cards from our FREE Activity Library to the wall. Call out a letter name, sound, or a word, and have your little one throw a ball (or beanbag) at the correct letter.

Literacy : Choose a story to read aloud to your little one, but don’t show them the pictures. Instead, have them draw a picture of what they’re imagining in their minds. When they’re done, have them compare their drawings with the book’s drawings.

Math : For this game, you and your little one will each choose a playing card. Have your little one tell you which card is bigger and why. Whoever has the bigger number gets to keep both cards. Then repeat.

Fine Motor : Have your little one practice writing their letters in shaving cream or whipped cream! Since this activity gets super messy, you could try doing it in the bathtub or shower (without water) or on a sheet pan.

Gross Motor : Play Freeze Dance with a twist! While you play the music, have your little one do a certain gross motor skill (such as jumping jacks, galloping, jumping on one leg, crawling backwards, etc). Once you stop the music, have them freeze! Then start another round with a new gross motor skill.

Literacy : Print two copies of the ABC Chart from our FREE Activity Library . Cut apart the letters from one of the copies, while you keep the other one as is. Hide the cut up letters in a sensory bin or around the room, and have your little one match the letters. You could also add velcro to the letters to make them stick to each other.

Math : Use the 2D Shape Mats from our FREE Activity Library to review shapes. Then find objects around the house that match each 2D shape.

Fine Motor : Make a rainbow with a paper plate. All you do is cut a paper plate in half, and then have your little one glue colored pieces of paper to it. They could also use colored tissue paper. When they’re done, you can add cotton balls to each end as the clouds.

Gross Motor : Play Red Light Green Light with letters. Call out a letter, and have your little one move only if that letter is in their name. If it’s not in their name, they have to stay put.

PRESCHOOL AT-HOME ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 1

And that’s a wrap on our At-Home Activities for Week 1. I hope these ideas help keep your preschooler learning at home with you!

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50 Fun Spring Activities For Preschoolers

Let’s get ready to explore the wonders of spring with preschoolers! The spring season provides young minds with many opportunities to discover, learn, and play, from sensory adventures to nature play, art, and scientific explorations! Our preschool spring activities guide will immerse you in the delightful world of spring with easy, tried-and-tested activities!

Tips For Creating A Preschool Spring Theme

Engaging preschoolers in Spring-themed learning activities can be both fun and educational. Here are our tips to make these activities enjoyable and effective.

1. Keep it Simple

Choose activities that are age-appropriate and easy to understand. Preschoolers have short attention spans, so keep instructions simple and provide plenty of hands-on exploration.

2. Embrace Messiness

Spring activities often involve getting dirty or messy, and that’s okay! Allow preschoolers to explore and play freely, knowing messes can be cleaned up later.

3. Follow Their Lead

Let preschoolers take the lead in choosing activities and exploring their interests. Encourage them to ask questions and make discoveries on their own.

4. Stay Flexible

Be prepared to adapt plans based on the weather or children’s interests. If it starts raining during a nature walk, embrace the opportunity to jump in puddles instead!

5. Encourage Curiosity

Use spring activities to spark curiosity and encourage learning. Ask open-ended questions, provide opportunities for exploration, and praise children’s discoveries.

6. Include Sensory Experiences

Incorporate sensory elements into activities to engage preschoolers’ senses. Let them feel different textures, smell flowers, listen to birdsong, and observe the beauty of nature up close.

7. Promote Independence

Encourage preschoolers to take on age-appropriate tasks independently, whether watering plants, collecting materials for a craft, or helping set up for a picnic.

8. Extend Learning Opportunities

Use spring activities as springboards for further learning. For example, a nature walk can lead to discussions about plant life cycles, while gardening can teach children about responsibility and growth.

9. Have Fun!

Most importantly, have fun and enjoy spending time outdoors with preschoolers. Embrace the wonder and excitement of spring through their eyes and create lasting memories together.

Free Printable Spring Theme Bingo Games

• Spring Science Activities

Click on each activity below for the full supply list and instructions. You can also check out all our free Spring printables .

Bubble Play : Set up a bubble station outdoors and let preschoolers blow bubbles to their hearts’ content. For added fun, experiment with different bubble wands.

• Bubble Snakes
• Favorite Homemade Bubble Mixture
• Bubble Experiments

Coloring Celery: Observe how water moves up through a plant with this simple food coloring celery experiment.

How Does Rain Form: Spring science doesn’t get much simpler than a sponge and a cup of water to explore how rain forms. 

Make Rainbows: Explore light and refraction when you make a rainbow using a variety of simple supplies, including a flashlight and a prism.

Rain Gauge: Make a simple DIY rain gauge and take it outdoors to measure the amount of rainfall in your local area.

Shadow Tracing: On sunny days, trace the shadows of objects like leaves, toys, or hands onto paper with sidewalk chalk. Discuss how shadows change throughout the day due to the sun’s position.

Shaving Foam Rain Clouds: A fun way to demonstrate how rain clouds form.

Sun Prints: Introduce preschoolers to solar energy by making sun prints. Place objects like leaves or flowers on light-sensitive paper and expose them to sunlight to create unique prints.

Wind Vane: Make a wind vane or weather vane and take it outdoors! It’s a simple yet effective tool for understanding the basics of wind direction

Weather Journal : Start a weather journal with preschoolers to record daily weather observations. Discuss the differences between sunny, cloudy, rainy, and windy days.

Nature Activities

Bird Feeder Making : Create simple bird feeders using pinecones, peanut butter, and birdseed. Hang them in the garden and observe visiting birds.

• Cardboard Bird Feeder
• Birdseed Ornaments

Bug Hunt : Explore the backyard or a nearby park for bugs. Use child-friendly bug catchers and magnifying glasses for a closer look.

Bug Hotel Construction : Build a bug hotel using recycled materials like cardboard tubes, pinecones, and small boxes. Discuss the importance of providing habitats for insects in the garden ecosystem.

Butterfly Watching : Teach children about the life cycle of butterflies by observing them in gardens or by setting up a butterfly kit at home.

Nature Discovery Bottles: What will you find in your backyard to add to your nature bottles? These science discovery bottles would be a great activity for a group setting for many kids to use.

Nature Scavenger Hunt : Create a list of spring-related items for preschoolers to find during a nature scavenger hunt. Include flowers, leaves, and animal tracks.

Nature Table : Set up a nature investigation table for preschool science. Give your kids opportunity to experiment and observe the natural world around them with simple materials.

Nature Walks : Take leisurely walks in parks or nature reserves. Encourage children to observe budding flowers, chirping birds, and emerging insects.

Planting Seeds : Let preschoolers experience the magic of growth by planting seeds in pots or a small garden patch. Sunflowers, beans, or easy-to-grow herbs are great choices.

• Easy Flowers To Grow
• How To Make Seed Bombs
• Growing Seeds In Eggshells
• Grass Head Cups

Seed Germination Experiment : Set up a simple experiment to observe how seeds germinate. Use clear plastic cups, paper towels, and seeds like beans or peas. Preschoolers can witness the stages of germination firsthand.

• Seed Germination Experiment
• Make A Mini Greenhouse

Spring Art Projects

Get creative with spring-themed art projects. Think finger painting flowers, making tissue paper butterflies, or crafting colorful rainbows.

Blow Painting: Straws instead of paintbrushes? Absolutely! Have fun blowing into a straw to paint a masterpiece.

Bubble Wrap Painting : Dip bubble wrap in paint and press it onto paper to create textured patterns. Experiment with different colors and techniques for interesting effects.

Bumble Bee Craft: Learn about the amazing life of bees and make your own bee craft for a fun and colorful spring activity.

Color Mixing : Explore the magic of colors by mixing primary colors to create secondary colors. Use paint, food coloring, or colored water in transparent containers for a hands-on experience.

Frog Paper Craft: Make this adorable spring frog paper craft using our printable frog template. Also includes frog life cycle fold-out activity.

Handprint Flowers: Make a bouquet of these unique and colorful handprint flowers.

Ladybug Craft: Learn about the importance of ladybugs in the garden and make this fun ladybug craft. 

Nature Weaving : Create looms using sticks and yarn, then weave in natural materials like grass, twigs, and flowers to make nature-inspired tapestries.

Rainbow In A Bag Painting: Squishy, mess free painting in a bag in the colors of the rainbow.

Rainbow Art: Our rainbow art is easy to set up and fun to do with preschoolers. Plus, they will have the opportunity to learn about the tape resist process.

Rainbow Coloring Sheet: Use as a coloring page that is perfect for preschoolers and older kids! As a bonus, it comes with 5 other spring theme templates!!

Rainbow Coffee Filter Craft: This coffee filter rainbow craft is excellent for even the non-crafty kiddos. Explore simple science and art with a colorful take on coffee filter soluble science. 

Rain Painting : Embrace rainy days with activities like making rain paintings.

Sensory Art Stations : Set up sensory art stations with sand, watercolors, clay, and fabric scraps. Preschoolers can explore different textures and mediums to create tactile artworks.

Sidewalk Chalk Art : Take creativity to the sidewalks with vibrant chalk art. Encourage preschoolers to draw flowers, butterflies, or hopscotch games.

• Make Sidewalk Chalk
• Sidewalk Painting
• Fizzing Sidewalk Paint

Springtime Stamping : Use spring-themed stamps or found objects like leaves and flowers to create stamped artwork. Preschoolers can explore patterns and symmetry while stamping.

Tissue Paper Butterflies: Spring is not only the perfect time to find butterflies in the garden but it is a great time to make this tissue paper butterfly craft.

Spring Sensory Play

Bug Playdough Mats: Bugs are everywhere and help our planet thrive! Get kids to make bugs from playdough and be introduced to the life cycles of different bugs, from caterpillars to flies and ladybugs!

Butterfly Sensory Bin: Whether you want to explore the butterfly’s life cycle or simply enjoy a spring theme, create a simple butterfly sensory bin!

Clean Mud Play: Mud, glorious mud! But with a twist! Clean mud or ghost mud is the perfect way to keep kids busy and exploring with their senses this spring.

Colored Sand Sensory Bin: Bursting with color, this gorgeous sensory bin hits the nail on the head for a must-try preschool spring activity.

Earth Day Playdough Mat: Learn about recycling with this Earth Day playdough mat! This fun mat consists of a recycling lesson teaching kids about the importance of recycling for protecting the Earth!

Flower Discovery Bottle: Create a fun flower sensory bottle with real flowers.

Flower Playdough Mat: What does a flower need to grow? Use homemade playdough and the printable flower playdough mat to learn what plants need!

Flower Sensory Bin : Colored rice, fake flowers and a surprise math puzzle hidden within this sensory bin for engaging preschool math.

Flower Water Sensory Bin: A fun way to explore real flowers with preschoolers.

Magic Mud: Make your own cornstarch mud for hands-on sensory play indoors or outdoors. Magic mud or oobleck mud is the perfect way to keep kids busy and exploring with their senses at the same time.

Nature Sensory Bin: Make a simple sensory bin with finds from nature.

Pond Life Playdough Mats: These spring playdough mats explore the different types of animals that live in a pond with fun facts about each one!

Spring Garden Sensory Bin : Fill a sensory bin with fake grass, rocks, plastic flowers and bugs for a gardening-themed sensory play experience.

Spring Slime: Easy ways to turn our basic slime recipes into fun spring themes. Rainbow slime, flower confetti slime, bug slime and more.

Rainbow Foam Dough: Make up a batch of colorful rainbow foam dough and pair it with our free printable rainbow playdough mats.

Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin: Explore all things to do with rainbows with this easy to set up rainbow sensory bin.

Rainbow Spaghetti: Easy to make and even more fun to play with!

Weather Sensory Bin: Set up a colorful spring sensory bin with soft pom poms that represent the cloud, sun and rain. Check out the activity ideas too!

Spring Books for Preschoolers

Here are ten delightful spring-themed books perfect for preschoolers:

“And Then It’s Spring” by Julie Fogliano : This charming picture book follows a young boy and his dog as they eagerly await the arrival of spring, planting seeds and watching for signs of growth.

“Spring is Here” by Will Hillenbrand : In this sweet story, Bear wakes up from hibernation to discover that spring has arrived. With the help of his friends, he experiences the season’s joys.

“The Tiny Seed” by Eric Carle : Follow the journey of a tiny seed as it travels through the seasons, finally blooming into a beautiful flower in the warmth of spring. Eric Carle’s signature illustrations make this book a favorite among young readers.

“Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt” by Kate Messner : This beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a journey through the garden, exploring the hidden world of insects and plants both above and below the ground.

“Mouse’s First Spring” by Lauren Thompson : Join Mouse as he explores the wonders of springtime, from flowers blooming to birds chirping. This engaging story celebrates the magic of the season through the eyes of a curious mouse.

“And Then It’s Spring” by Sam McBratney : Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare explore the changing seasons, eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring in this heartwarming tale.

“Everything Spring” by Jill Esbaum : With vibrant photographs and simple text, this non-fiction book introduces preschoolers to the sights and sounds of spring, from baby animals to blooming flowers.

“Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic” by Steven Schnur : This beautifully illustrated alphabet book celebrates the arrival of spring with acrostic poems for each letter, capturing the essence of the season.

“When Spring Comes” by Kevin Henkes : From melting snow to budding flowers, this book explores the transition from winter to spring in lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations.

“It’s Spring!” by Linda Glaser : Follow a group of children as they explore the signs of spring in their neighborhood, from planting seeds to flying kites. This interactive book invites readers to join in the springtime fun.

More Ways To Enjoy Spring

• Free Spring Printables
• Outdoor Art Projects

Preschool Weather Pack

Who’s It For? This weather project pack is perfect for 3-to 6-year-olds in a preschool classroom, learning center, or home. Easy to set up and use with one kiddo or a classroom. This themed pack includes a book and supply list to help you easily set up the activities.

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Activities Include:

• Weather Matching
• Puffy Paint STEAM 
• Alphabet Magnet Activity 
• Sensory Bin
• AB Patterns
• Geoboard Templates
• Writing Center
• Tracing Cards
• Cover Up Game
• Matching Game
• Playdough Mats
• Weather Spinner

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These preschool weekly themes for January provide a mix of winter-inspired activities, educational exploration, and imaginative play to keep preschoolers engaged and excited about learning throughout the month.

Winter Wonderland: In January, embrace the magic of winter with the “Winter Wonderland” theme.

Explore the beauty of snowflakes , chilly temperatures, and winter activities. Create a winter wonderland art display with snowflake crafts, organize a snowy sensory bin , and experiment with “snow” made from baking soda and conditioner.

Arctic Adventures: Venture into the Arctic to discover polar bears, penguins, and icy landscapes.

Engage in Arctic-themed storytelling, create polar bear paw prints with white paint, and have an “Arctic Animal Day” where children can dress up as their favorite Arctic creatures.

New Year, New Me: Kick off the new year with a theme focused on personal growth and resolutions.

Encourage children to set simple goals, create vision boards, and engage in activities that promote healthy habits. Share stories about self-improvement and celebrate achievements throughout the month.

Space Exploration: Blast off into the new year with a “Space Exploration” theme.

Learn about planets, stars, and astronauts. Create a classroom rocket ship, engage in starry night art projects, and have an “astronaut training” obstacle course.

Snowy Science: Combine the wonders of winter with scientific exploration.

Conduct experiments related to snow and ice, such as making snow volcanoes with baking soda and vinegar. Explore the science behind frost and create a winter-themed science journal.

Community Helpers in Winter: Focus on the roles of community helpers during the winter season. Learn about snowplow drivers, firefighters, and other essential workers.

Arrange visits from local community helpers, create winter-themed thank-you cards, and engage in role-playing activities.

Animal Hibernation: Explore the concept of hibernation among animals in winter.

Discuss how animals prepare for the colder months and engage in related crafts, such as creating bear dens with paper bags. Set up a cozy “hibernation corner” for quiet reading or nap time.

Related Post: Fun and Cozy Hibernation Books for Preschoolers

Winter Sports Extravaganza: Celebrate the variety of sports and activities associated with winter.

Learn about ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding. Create mini winter sports competitions in the classroom, set up a pretend ski lodge, and engage in winter sports-themed physical activities.

Hot Cocoa Café: Warm up the winter days with a “Hot Cocoa Café” theme.

Explore the process of making hot cocoa, set up a pretend café for dramatic play, and organize a hot cocoa tasting day with different toppings and flavors. Create cocoa-inspired art projects using brown paint and marshmallows.

Snowy Storytelling: Immerse children in the world of winter literature with a focus on snowy stories.

Read winter-themed books , create a classroom winter storybook, and encourage children to write and illustrate their snowy tales. Organize a winter storytelling day where each child shares their story with the class.

Weekly Preschool Themes for February

In February, these weekly themes offer a diverse range of educational opportunities, fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and a holistic approach to early childhood development.

Valentine’s Day Celebration: February is the perfect time to celebrate love and friendship.

Dive into the “Valentine’s Day Celebration” theme with heart-shaped crafts, a friendship-themed story corner, and a Valentine’s Day card-making station. Organize a small class party with healthy treats and a heart-shaped dance party.

Fun Valentine Activities:

Valentine Roll + Cover

Valentine Counting Clip Cards

Valentine Heart Beginning Sounds

Valentine’s Day Number Activities

Valentines Day Craft Ideas

Winter Olympics: Capture the excitement of the Winter Olympics with a themed week of sports and games.

Create a “Winter Olympics” obstacle course, make Olympic torches with tissue paper, and hold a mini-Olympic closing ceremony with homemade medals.

Groundhog Day Predictions: Explore the tradition of Groundhog Day and the anticipation of spring.

Create a groundhog craft, engage in shadow play activities, and predict whether the groundhog will see its shadow. Document the predictions on a class graph.

Dental Health Week: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, making it an ideal time for a “Dental Health Week” theme.

Learn about the importance of oral hygiene through brushing and flossing activities, invite a dentist for a visit, and create a “Tooth Fairy” art project.

Chinese New Year Celebration: Embrace cultural diversity by celebrating Chinese New Year.

Explore traditions, create Chinese lanterns, and have a dragon parade with a homemade dragon puppet. Learn about the Chinese zodiac and engage in activities related to the Year of the Tiger.

President’s Week: Dive into American history with a “President’s Week” theme.

Explore the lives of famous presidents, create patriotic crafts, and organize a mini “Presidential Election” where children can cast votes for their favorite classroom leader.

Weather Watchers: Investigate different weather patterns and the changing seasons during the “Weather Watchers” theme.

Create a weather chart, conduct daily weather observations, and engage in weather-related experiments, such as making a rain cloud in a jar.

Weather Activities to Try:

Weather Chart for Preschoolers

Weather Activities

Weather Printables

Healthy Heart Week: Focus on heart health and physical well-being during “Healthy Heart Week.” Incorporate exercises, dance, and yoga activities into the daily routine.

Discuss the importance of a healthy diet and create heart-healthy snacks with the children.

African American History: Recognize the contributions of African Americans during Black History Month.

Explore the lives of notable figures, create art projects inspired by African American artists, and engage in storytelling that celebrates diversity and equality.

Feelings and Emotions:

February is an excellent time to focus on emotions and empathy.

Explore the theme of “Feelings and Emotions” by introducing various emotions through stories, art, and discussions.

Create an “Emotion Chart” with different facial expressions, engage in role-playing activities to express emotions, and have a “Kindness Week” where children perform small acts of kindness for each other.

Preschool Weekly Themes for March

In March, these weekly themes offer a diverse and engaging curriculum, encouraging exploration, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Springtime Explorers:

Welcome the arrival of spring with the “Springtime Explorers” theme.

Explore the changes in the environment as flowers bloom and animals become more active. Plant seeds, create a nature-inspired art gallery, and organize a spring scavenger hunt.

Spring Activities to Try:

Spring Printables

Flower Tracing

Flower Activities

Rainforest Adventure:

Take a virtual journey to the rainforest with the “Rainforest Adventure” theme.

Learn about exotic plants, animals, and the importance of rainforests. Create a rainforest habitat in the classroom, engage in rainforest-themed crafts, and explore the concept of biodiversity.

Insect Investigators:

March is the perfect time to delve into the world of insects.

Become “Insect Investigators” by observing and learning about different bugs. Set up an insect observation station, go on a bug hunt, and create insect-themed art projects.

Under the Sea Expedition:

Dive into the fascinating world beneath the waves with an “Under the Sea Expedition” theme.

Explore marine life, learn about ocean habitats, and create an underwater world in the classroom. Engage in sea creature crafts, set up a sensory ocean bin, and organize a “Deep-Sea Discovery” day with ocean-themed activities.

Under the Sea Activities:

Ocean Themed Activities for Preschoolers

Ocean Dot Printables

Ocean Sensory Dig

Celebrating Dr. Seuss:

March marks the birthday of the beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss.

Celebrate his contributions to literature with a “Celebrating Dr. Seuss” theme. Read his classic books, create whimsical Seussian crafts, and have a “Seuss-tastic” dress-up day.

Fairy Tale Fantasy:

March is the perfect time to explore the enchanting world of fairy tales with a “Fairy Tale Fantasy” theme.

Delve into classic tales, create a fairy tale-themed reading corner, and engage in dramatic play with costumes and props. Host a “Fairy Tale Ball” where children can dance and celebrate their favorite characters.

Gardening Galore:

March is the perfect time to introduce gardening with a “Gardening Galore” theme.

Plant seeds, create a classroom garden, and learn about the life cycle of plants. Discuss the importance of taking care of the environment and explore the concept of sustainability.

Dinosaur Discovery:

Travel back in time with a “Dinosaur Discovery” theme.

Learn about different dinosaur species, create a dinosaur excavation site in the sandbox, and engage in dinosaur-themed art and sensory play. Organize a “Dino Dig Day” with fossil-hunting activities.

Related Post: Fun and Easy Dinosaur Activities

Music and Rhythm:

March is Music in Our Schools Month, making it an ideal time for a “Music and Rhythm” theme.

Explore different musical instruments, create homemade shakers and drums, and engage in music and movement activities. Invite a local musician or music teacher for a special session.

Cultural Celebrations:

Celebrate diversity and different cultures with a “Cultural Celebrations” theme.

Learn about customs, traditions, and celebrations from around the world. Engage in multicultural crafts, try traditional foods, and invite parents or community members to share their cultural experiences.

Preschool Weekly Themes for April

These original weekly themes for April provide a diverse range of experiences, encouraging exploration, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around preschoolers.

Rainbow Delight:

Celebrate the vibrant colors of spring with a “Rainbow Delight” theme.

Explore the science behind rainbows, engage in color mixing experiments, and create rainbow-inspired art projects. Have a “Rainbow Day” where children dress in different colors.

Related Post: Awesome Rainbow Activities

Construction Zone:

Channel the energy and enthusiasm of young builders with a “Construction Zone” theme.

Set up a construction site in the classroom with toy tools and building materials. Engage in hands-on construction activities, build cardboard structures, and explore the concept of teamwork.

Up in the Air:

Soar to new heights with an “Up in the Air” theme.

Explore different modes of transportation, from airplanes to hot air balloons. Create paper airplanes, design a “cloud mobile” art project, and organize a pretend airport or hot air balloon ride in the classroom.

Healthy Habits :

Take a journey through the land of healthy habits with a “Healthy Habits Safari” theme.

Explore nutrition, exercise, and hygiene. Create a “Healthy Habits Passport,” engage in movement-based activities, and have a “Healthy Snack” day with nutritious treats.

Related Post: 8 Tips for Teaching Healthy Eating

Farm Friends:

Head to the farm for a “Farm Friends” theme.

Learn about farm animals, their sounds, and daily life on the farm. Create animal masks, organize a farm animal sound guessing game, and have a “Farm Day” with pretend play and activities.

Celestial Constellations:

Explore the wonders of the night sky with a “Celestial Constellations” theme.

Learn about constellations, engage in starry night art projects, and create constellation viewers. Have a “Stargazing Night” where children use flashlights to create their own constellations.

Rainy Day Rhythms:

Embrace the beauty of rainy days with a “Rainy Day Rhythms” theme.

Explore the sound of rain, create rain stick instruments, and engage in rainy day-themed music and movement activities. Wear rain boots and coats for outdoor puddle jumping.

Community Helpers in Action:

Highlight the roles of community helpers with a “Community Helpers in Action” theme.

Learn about firefighters, police officers, doctors, and more. Invite local community helpers for visits, engage in role-playing activities, and create a “Community Helper Thank You” display.

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Butterfly Bonanza:

Embrace the transformation of spring with a “Butterfly Bonanza” theme.

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies, create a butterfly garden, and release butterflies in a small ceremony. Engage in butterfly-themed arts and crafts, and explore the importance of pollination.

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Earth Day Eco-Warriors:

Celebrate Earth Day throughout the month with an “Earth Day Eco-Warriors” theme.

Engage in activities that promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Conduct a recycling project, create eco-friendly crafts, and organize a nature cleanup day in the local community.

Preschool Weekly Themes for May

These themes aim to provide a memorable and celebratory conclusion to the preschool year, incorporating the idea that May marks the culmination of their adventures and learning experiences.

Adventure Awaits Awards Ceremony:

Conclude the school year with an “Adventure Awaits Awards Ceremony.”

Recognize each child’s unique qualities and achievements with personalized awards. Create a celebratory atmosphere, allowing the preschoolers to feel proud of their growth and accomplishments.

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Storybook Send-Off:

Say goodbye to the school year with a “Storybook Send-Off.”

Each day features a different beloved story or book character. Engage in related activities, crafts, and even a “character parade” where children dress up as their favorite storybook characters.

Carnival Extravaganza

End the year with a bang by turning the classroom into a creative carnival where each day can represent a different fun carnival activity.

From face painting to balloon animals, celebrate the diverse talents and creativity of the preschoolers. Conclude with a joyful carnival day, complete with games and treats.

Mini Olympics

End the school year with a “Mini Olympics”

Create a mini-Olympics event with various physical activities, relay races, and team-building games. Conclude the week with a medal ceremony, recognizing each child’s participation and accomplishments throughout the school year.

Art Around the World:

Take a cultural journey with an “Art Around the World” theme.

Explore art techniques and styles from different countries. Engage in multicultural art projects, learn about famous artists, and host a mini art gallery showcasing the children’s masterpieces inspired by diverse cultures.

STEM Discovery:

Ignite young minds with a “STEM Discovery” theme, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Conduct exciting experiments, build simple structures with everyday materials, and explore basic coding concepts through age-appropriate games. Encourage curiosity and problem-solving skills in a playful learning environment.

Inventor’s Workshop:

Spark innovation with an “Inventor’s Workshop” theme. Encourage children to use their imagination to create simple inventions.

Provide materials for building and experimenting, discuss the importance of inventors, and organize a showcase where each child presents their unique creation.

Mindful Moments Retreat:

Cultivate mindfulness and well-being with a “Mindful Moments Retreat.”

Introduce simple mindfulness practices such as deep breathing, yoga for kids, and mindful listening. Create a calming space in the classroom with soft lighting and comfortable cushions to promote relaxation.

Rainforest Rendezvous:

Take a virtual journey to the rainforest with a “Rainforest Rendezvous.”

Fantastic Fruits:

Celebrate the variety of fruits in May with a “Fantastic Fruits” theme.

Learn about different fruits, create fruit salads, and engage in activities like fruit stamping. Organize a “Fruit Tasting Day” where children can try a variety of fruits, fostering healthy eating habits.

Weekly Preschool Themes for August/September

These unique themes for August/September are designed to create an exciting and engaging beginning to the school year, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for preschoolers.

Adventure Awaits Orientation:

Start the school year with an “Adventure Awaits Orientation” theme, designed to help preschoolers ease into the learning environment.

Engage in team-building activities, create a class map showcasing everyone’s unique journey to school, and have a special “Explorer’s Welcome” ceremony.

Apple Orchard Adventure:

Embark on a delightful “Apple Orchard Adventure” to kick off the school year.

Engage in apple-themed math activities, such as counting apples and sorting them by color or size.

Explore the life cycle of an apple tree through stories and crafts, and, to cap off the theme, host an “Apple Harvest Festival” where children can taste different varieties of apples, make applesauce, and participate in a fun apple-themed relay race.

Apple Activities To Try:

Fun and Simple Apple Activities

Apple Number Match

Apple Fine Motor Coloring Printable

Leafy Laboratory:

Transform the classroom into a “Leafy Laboratory” for a hands-on exploration of fall leaves.

Collect leaves of different shapes and colors, create leaf rubbings, and engage in leaf-related science experiments. Explore the changing seasons and celebrate the beauty of fall foliage with nature-inspired art projects.

Leaf Activities to Try

Fall Leaf Painting Wreath

Leaf Fine Motor

Leaf Activities for Toddlers

Family Fun Fiesta:

Kick off the school year by celebrating the heart of every child’s world – their family.

Embrace a “Family Fun Fiesta” theme to highlight the diversity and love within each family unit. Create a “Family Tree” display where children can share pictures and stories about their families. Engage in family-themed arts and crafts, such as making family portraits and designing family flags.

Manners Matter :

Embark on a journey to the “Manners Matter Manor” where the magic of polite behavior comes to life.

Transform the classroom into a charming manor setting with etiquette-inspired decorations. Engage in activities that teach the fundamentals of good manners, such as saying “please” and “thank you,” using polite language, and demonstrating kindness.

Five Senses:

Five Senses Exploration: Embark on a “Five Senses Exploration” adventure to discover sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing.

Engage in activities that showcase the magic of seeing, touching, smelling, tasting, and hearing. Conclude the exploration with a celebration, recognizing each child as a “Sensory Explorer” for their participation in this enriching journey through the five senses.

Germ Busters:

Embark on a “Germ Busters” adventure to promote a healthy and hygienic environment.

Engage in activities that teach the importance of handwashing, covering sneezes, and maintaining cleanliness. Explore the concept of germs through simple experiments and discussions.

Transportation Exploration:

Dive into the world of vehicles with a “Transportation Exploration” theme. Transform the classroom into a lively transportation hub, showcasing various modes of travel from cars and bicycles to planes and trains.

Engage in activities that highlight the diversity of transportation options, and create a “Vehicle Workshop” for imaginative design and play. Celebrate the variety of vehicles with a “Wheels Parade,” encouraging children to share their favorites.

Fall Farmer’s Market:

Introduce the concept of a farmer’s market with a “Fall Farmer’s Market” theme.

Create a mini market in the classroom with play fruits and vegetables. Discuss the importance of farming, engage in pretend play as farmers and customers, and explore healthy eating habits with fall produce.

Acorn Adventure:

Embark on an “Acorn Adventure” to celebrate the small wonders of fall.

Explore the life cycle of acorns, engage in acorn-themed crafts, and organize a scavenger hunt for acorns. Discuss the importance of trees and their role in the changing seasons, fostering an appreciation for nature.

Preschool Weekly Themes for October

Autumn Adventureland:

Dive into the enchantment of fall with an “Autumn Adventureland.”

Explore the changing leaves, create leaf-inspired art, and engage in fall-themed science experiments. Conclude the week with a nature walk to witness the beauty of the season.

Autumn Ideas:

Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

Fall Scavenger Hunt

Spooky Science Spectacular:

Combine the excitement of Halloween with educational fun in a “Spooky Science Spectacular.”

Conduct Halloween-themed science experiments, create “witches’ brew” potions, and explore the science behind spooky phenomena like ghosts and bats.

Harvest Hoedown:

Celebrate the bounty of the season with a “Harvest Hoedown.”

Explore the concept of harvest, engage in fall-themed cooking activities with fruits and vegetables, and create a mini harvest festival with games and crafts.

Monster Mashup Madness:

Embrace the playful side of Halloween with a “Monster Mashup Madness” theme.

Create unique and friendly monster crafts, engage in monster-themed math activities, and organize a costume parade where children can showcase their imaginative monster costumes.

Pumpkin Patch Explorers:

Venture into the world of pumpkins with a “Pumpkin Patch Explorers” theme.

Learn about the life cycle of pumpkins, engage in pumpkin-themed math activities, and explore different varieties of pumpkins. Conclude the theme with a pumpkin patch visit or a virtual tour.

Creepy Crawly Critters:

Explore the world of insects and spiders with a “Creepy Crawly Critters” theme.

Learn about different insects, create bug-inspired crafts, and go on a bug hunt. Introduce the importance of insects in the environment and explore their unique characteristics.

Fire Safety:

Ignite the importance of safety with a “Fire Safety” theme. Transform the classroom into a safety zone with vibrant visuals and interactive displays.

Engage in activities that teach the fundamentals of fire safety, such as creating fire escape plans, practicing stop-drop-and-roll, and recognizing fire safety symbols. Organize a visit from local firefighters or conduct virtual sessions to share valuable safety tips.

Spooky Spectacle:

Step into the enchanting world of Halloween with a “Spooky Spectacle” theme. Transform the classroom into a playful and spooky space with Halloween decorations.

Engage in a variety of Halloween-themed activities, such as pumpkin carving, costume designing, and eerie art projects. Organize a “Spooky Parade” where children can showcase their creative costumes.

Scarecrow Serenade:

Step into the heart of autumn with a “Scarecrow Serenade” theme. Transform the classroom into a fall haven adorned with scarecrows, hay bales, and pumpkins.

Engage in hands-on activities such as creating personalized scarecrow crafts, exploring the purpose of scarecrows in the fields, and even organizing a scarecrow-building contest. Foster creativity and teamwork while celebrating the iconic symbol of the fall harvest.

Autumn Animal Adventure:

Embark on an “Autumn Animal Adventure” to explore the wonders of fall wildlife. Discover the habits and characteristics of animals that thrive during the autumn season, such as squirrels, owls, and migrating birds.

Create nature-inspired crafts like animal masks, organize a “Woodland Creatures Parade,” and engage in storytelling sessions that feature the fascinating lives of fall animals.

Preschool Weekly Themes for November

These preschool-friendly themes provide a playful and educational framework for weekly activities, fostering creativity, social skills, and a love for learning.

Fall Harvest Fun:

Explore the wonders of the fall season with a focus on harvest-related activities.

Engage preschoolers in pumpkin decorating, apple picking, and nature walks to observe the changing colors of leaves. Incorporate simple crafts like creating scarecrows or leaf collages.

Thankful Friends Week:

Foster a sense of gratitude and friendship among preschoolers.

Encourage them to share what they are thankful for, create friendship bracelets, and engage in cooperative games. Have a “Thankful Friends” show-and-tell, where each child shares something special about their friends.

Thanksgiving Activities:

Thanksgiving Crafts

Free Printable Thanksgiving Puzzle

Thanksgiving Counting Number Mats

Thanksgiving Pattern Mats

Thanksgiving Playdoh Mats

Thankful Turkey Activity

Nature Explorers Week:

Inspire a love for nature by turning the week into an exploration adventure.

Conduct nature walks, collect leaves, and create nature-inspired crafts like bird feeders. Introduce basic concepts like identifying colors in nature or counting the petals of a flower.

Superhero Health Week:

Promote healthy habits and self-care by introducing a superhero theme.

Preschoolers can engage in simple exercises, learn about nutritious foods, and create their own superhero capes. Emphasize the importance of being “health superheroes” by washing hands and eating fruits and vegetables.

Random Acts of Kindness for Little Hearts:

Teach preschoolers the joy of kindness through simple activities. Have them share toys, draw pictures for each other, or take turns being helpers.

Read stories about kindness and friendship, reinforcing positive social behaviors in a fun and relatable way.

Colors and Shapes: Celebrate the beauty of colors and shapes through a vibrant and engaging theme.

Each day, focus on a specific color or shape, incorporating corresponding activities. Play color matching games, create shape collages, and explore the world of colors through simple experiments and art projects.

Autumn ABC Week:

Embrace the beauty of fall foliage while introducing preschoolers to letters and words.

Each day can focus on a different letter, incorporating activities like leaf letter tracing, creating alphabet crafts with nature materials, and exploring objects that start with the designated letter.

Nature’s Architects Week:

Explore the wonders of animal habitats and natural construction.

Each day, focus on a different animal and its unique home, from beehives to bird nests. Engage preschoolers in hands-on activities like building mini-habitats using natural materials, creating animal masks, and learning about the importance of protecting the environment.

Nature Detectives Week:

Transform preschoolers into little nature detectives as they explore the outdoors.

Engage in nature scavenger hunts, observe different types of leaves and trees, and create nature journals to document their findings. Encourage curiosity by discussing the changing weather and its impact on the environment.

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Preschool Weekly Themes for December

These December preschool themes offer a mix of holiday festivities, cultural exploration, and winter-themed activities to create a joyful and educational experience for young learners.

Holiday Traditions Extravaganza:

Celebrate the diversity of holiday traditions by exploring customs from around the world.

Engage preschoolers in crafting ornaments, learning about different holiday celebrations, and even trying traditional holiday treats. This theme promotes cultural awareness and appreciation.

Winter Wonderland Adventures:

Dive into the magic of winter with a theme centered around snowy landscapes and frosty fun.

Create snowflake crafts, engage in sensory play with “snow” activities, and explore winter-themed stories. Consider bringing in real snow (if available) for a playful and chilly experience.

Hanukkah Happenings:

Embrace the Festival of Lights with a week dedicated to Hanukkah.

Engage preschoolers in learning about the menorah, playing dreidel games, and crafting Star of David decorations. Share stories about the significance of Hanukkah and its traditions.

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Arctic Explorers Week:

Take a journey to the Arctic to discover the wonders of winter animals.

Explore polar bears, penguins, and other Arctic creatures through crafts, stories, and sensory play. Discuss the unique adaptations these animals have to survive in cold climates.

Gingerbread Adventures:

Delve into the sweet world of gingerbread with a theme focused on this classic holiday treat.

Preschoolers can decorate their own gingerbread shapes, engage in gingerbread-themed storytelling, and even participate in a mini gingerbread house construction project.

Gingerbread Activities to Try:

Gingerbread Coloring Pages

Gingerbread House Name Printable

Decorate a Gingerbread Person

Gingerbread Man Pathway Game

Gingerbread Printables

Magical Reindeer Games:

Celebrate Santa’s trusty companions with a week dedicated to reindeer fun.

Engage in reindeer-themed crafts, play “reindeer games,” and learn about the characteristics of these fascinating animals. Encourage imaginative play by pretending to be Santa’s reindeer.

Winter Science Explorers:

Turn the preschool classroom into a winter science laboratory.

Conduct simple experiments related to snow and ice, explore the concept of freezing and melting, and discuss the science behind snowflakes. This theme combines learning with the enchantment of winter.

Santa’s Workshop Wonders:

Dive into the magical world of Santa’s workshop for a week of Christmas joy and creativity.

Each day, preschoolers can participate in festive activities, such as crafting their own ornaments, wrapping pretend gifts, and even engaging in pretend play as Santa’s little helpers.

Christmas Activities to Try:

Christmas Games for School

Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers

Santa Christmas Crafts with Cottonballs

Christmas Activities for Preschoolers

Minty Match Printable

Christmas Worksheets for Preschoolers

Christmas Beginning Letter Sounds

Christmas Cutting Strips

Christmas Dot Activities

Christmas Playdoh Activity

Holiday Express Adventure:

All aboard the holiday express! Explore different modes of transportation associated with the holidays, from sleigh rides to festive trains.

Preschoolers can create holiday transportation crafts, engage in pretend play as conductors, and learn about how people travel during the holiday season.

Preschool Weekly Themes for Summer

These summer themes offer a variety of engaging and educational activities, allowing preschoolers to explore the wonders of the season while promoting creativity, teamwork, and a love for learning.

Ice Cream Carnival:

Beat the summer heat with a sweet and cool theme centered around ice cream.

Preschoolers can engage in ice cream-themed sensory play, create ice cream cone crafts, and even set up a pretend ice cream shop. Learn about different flavors and how ice cream is made.

Camping and Nature Exploration:

Bring the excitement of camping to the preschool classroom.

Create a camping corner with pretend tents, engage in nature walks, and tell stories around a “campfire.” Encourage camping-related crafts like making binoculars or crafting paper plate animals.

Sun and Solar System Celebration:

Explore the power of the sun and the mysteries of the solar system.

Engage in sun-themed crafts, learn about the planets through playful activities, and incorporate simple science experiments related to sunlight. Discuss daytime and nighttime routines.

Related Post: Solar System Coloring Pages

Picnic in the Park:

Celebrate the joys of outdoor picnics with a week dedicated to nature and food.

Preschoolers can create their own pretend picnic baskets, engage in role-playing picnic scenarios, and enjoy real or pretend picnics outdoors. Discuss healthy food choices and share favorite picnic snacks.

Pirate’s Cove:

Embark on a pirate-themed adventure with a focus on treasure hunts and high-sea exploration.

Create pirate crafts, engage in treasure map activities, and learn about life on the high seas. Encourage imaginative play as little pirates search for hidden treasures.

Sports and Games:

Get active and promote teamwork with a sports-themed week.

Preschoolers can engage in simple sports activities, such as mini obstacle courses, relay races, and ball games. Create a mini sports day where children can showcase their newfound skills.

Summer Fruits & Veggies:

Embrace the abundance of summer fruits and vegetables.

Engage preschoolers in fruit and vegetable-themed crafts, conduct taste tests, and explore the concept of growing plants. Share stories about gardens and healthy eating habits.

Bring the beach vibes to the classroom with a beach-themed week.

Create a pretend beach area with sand play, engage in beach ball games, and make beach-inspired crafts. Share stories about beach adventures and discuss sun safety.

Superhero Training Camp:

Ignite imaginative play with a superhero-themed week.

Preschoolers can create their own superhero capes, engage in superhero obstacle courses, and participate in “superhero” storytelling. Discuss the qualities of kindness and helping others.

Circus Spectacular:

Create a lively and colorful circus atmosphere with a theme focused on circus fun.

Engage in circus-themed crafts, set up a pretend circus tent, and explore basic circus skills like juggling (with safe, soft materials) and balancing.

Weekly themes for preschool offer a dynamic and effective approach to early education, fostering a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

By incorporating diverse and exciting topics, educators can create a rich and engaging environment that stimulates young minds and lays the groundwork for future academic success. Through the power of themed learning, preschoolers embark on a journey of discovery, curiosity, and joyful exploration.

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