Category: Preschool Activities

Send Hearts by Mail Tell others you love them and introduce your preschooler to the postal system. — July 4, 2024 Many would think this a perfect activity for Valentine’s Day, and they are right! However, hearts and love are not exclusive to February alone. Tell friends and family you love them with handmade cards… Read more

Pin the Heart An educational take on a classic childhood game. — June 30, 2024 Did you enjoy playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey when you were a child? Your goal being to pin the tail where it belongs on the donkey’s butt while being blindfolded. If so then you know it is a… Read more

Civil Engineering With grapes and toothpicks. — June 18, 2024 From keeping it as simple as learning shapes to introducing engineering your child will love this activity. Play based learning and a STEAM activity combined creates an engaging environment they will want to continue participating in. In case you did not know, STEAM (also commonly known… Read more

12 Grape Wishes A Spanish tradition for every family. — June 14, 2024 Making wishes at the start of a new year using a favorite snack is a fun activity for kids to do anytime. This activity combines a Latin American tradition with learning the months of the year in a play based learning way.… Read more

Dancing Grapes An experiment about buoyancy. — June 10, 2024 How do you explain buoyancy to a preschooler? You do not. Instead you show and let them engage with a science experiment, specifically this one! My boys love making grapes dance. My now five year old has completed the experiment several times because he loves… Read more

Dissect a Fake Frog Learn about the anatomy of our amphibian friends. — May 21, 2024 Does the thought of dissecting a frog make your stomach turn? If it does, then consider dissecting one that is fake. And don’t let the learning begin or end there. You’ll find book suggestions and extension questions for you… Read more

Who Lays Eggs? Introduce your 3-5 year old to the taxonomy of animals. — May 9, 2024 The best ways to teach a 3-4 year old is with play based learning activities and books. These play based learning activities can take the shape of turning sorting activities into games. The free printable included here will… Read more

Egg Dissection and meal included. — May 5, 2024 Does your 3 year old love helping you in the kitchen? If so, this is a fun science activity, turned meal, to complete with them. There is a free, interactive, printable included for you to turn the egg dissection into a complete lesson as well.  If… Read more

Patterns For ages 3-4 in home learning. — April 23, 2024 Have you ever wondered how to teach patterns to your preschooler? Playing for Hours provides step-by-step instructions from the initial introduction to recognizing them, and completing a pattern. These are hands-on, play based learning methods that will challenge your child and engage your child’s… Read more

How to Craft a Drum And use the drum in a purposeful way. — April 19, 2024 Are you seeking an easy musical craft and activity? This drum craft will challenge your 3-5 year old to practice their fine motor skills and the activity will inspire them to explore the world of music.  I love… Read more