Preschool Activities

This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

Your kid and his friends will have a blast taking turns playing the role of a traffic cop in this Labor Day version of the classic game Red Light, Green Light.

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

Ever wonder where paint comes from? This recipe works well with preschoolers because of its consistency and its natural nontoxicity.

Have your preschooler lend a hand when it comes to the Easter decorations by making this adorable popcorn lamb.

This toothpaste art craft encourages sensory exploration and creative play for younger kidsâjust remember to save some toothpaste for brushing!

Does your child dream of walking among the dinosaurs? Now he can get a little closer to his dream...with a pair of homemade dinosaur feet!

This string a necklace arts activity teaches first grade readers to look for a story's beginning, middle, and end.

Puppets can help preschoolers practice communication and conflict resolution.

Preschoolers need to practice hopping, skipping, and other "gross motor" skills. Why not make it fun by challenging them to move like their favorite animals?

Chocolate rice krispie treats get a fun spin in our recipe. Make chocolate rice krispie treats shaped like chocolate kisses for a special Valentine's Day treat.

This activity turns your kid into the family weatherman. Plus, it teaches him to collect data and begin to understand graphing.

Take some of the spirit of musical chairs and incorporate it into an indoor obstacle course that will fine tune your child's motor skills!

This scavenger hunt game is simple, but it's fun, and it will arm your child with the directional vocabulary he should master in time for kindergarten.

This baking activity lets kids play with frosting, while experimenting with colors, and how they mix.

Forget markers or crayons. For a really unusual art project, close the art supply cabinet, and crack open the pantry! Use rice to make pictures.

Treasure hunts are tons of fun and they're a great way to introduce maps. Set the stage, and your kid's imagination will do the rest.

This guessing game is a hoot. And it helps teach kids to categorize a set of objects-- a key skill for preschool.

You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

When it comes to working kids' muscles, nothing beats an obstacle course! Here are some easy ideas for creating your own course at home.

Give your child a chance to experiment with how things grow. And throw in something extra to up the fun factor even more...her very own grass pet!

How do you spell fun and learning? B-I-N-G-O! Children learn through play. And letter or number bingo is a great place to start.

Batik is a fabric dying technique usually done with hot wax. This flour-and-water method is kid-safe and easy, and it creates beautiful batik designs.

Kids love to hear about themselves. And reading about themselves is even better! This personal yearbook will let them record all their important facts.

This clay doesn't need to go into the oven. Brew up a batch, let your child shape it, and dry overnight. By morning, it's ready for paint. Perfect for holidays!