If you’re the proud parent of a precious preschooler, you know just how active they can be! While it’s exciting to have them home from daycare, weekends can pose a big challenge for your little ones: boredom. Keep your kiddo entertained with these fun activities for preschoolers.
Why Are Activities Important for Preschoolers?
You might have heard that “play” is important to early childhood development on the mommy blogs and parenting books, but what does that really mean? Studies have shown that engaging in the act of play, whether that be exploring the world of make-believe or running around in circles, supports healthy brain development, allows children to explore their fears, and encourages children to interact with one another and their environment. Though a child’s favorite type of play can vary, the best preschool activities bring all these benefits and more.
Our 3 Favorite Preschool Activities:
- Storytime
- Parks
- Arts and crafts
1. Create an At-Home Interactive Storytime
For many kids, storytime is the preschool activity they look forward to the most! Grab a popular picture book with plenty of repetition and rhyming so you can surprise your little literary lover with their favorite pastime at home. To make it feel more like it does at their childcare program, create a song or movements that relate to the story, and find places in the book where you can ask your kiddo what they think will happen next.
2. Stop by a Local Park
There’s no better preschool activity than exploring the great outdoors! Between meeting new friends on the splash pads, attending soccer practice, having a picnic, swimming at a sandy beach, strolling on a nature walk, and more, there are endless opportunities for fun at the local parks. Whether you spend a few minutes burning off some energy or plan a whole day of playing in the sun, your preschooler is sure to have a blast (and be tired in time for their afternoon nap)!
If you’re in the Waterford or Goodrich, Michigan, areas, you likely already have a favorite park. But why not mix it up? The next time you need a preschool activity, branch out with one of The Breakie Bunch Learning Center’s favorite spots in town.
Our Favorite Parks in Waterford and Goodrich, MI:
- Paradise Peninsula
- Depot Park
- Rust Park
- Atlas County Park
- Seymour Lake Township Park
3. Try Some Preschool-Friendly Arts and Crafts
As far as preschool activities go, arts and crafts are one of the best ways for children to practice fine motor skills and foster imagination. Toddlers tend to appreciate sensory-rich crafts, such as playdough, finger painting, macaroni art, mixed-media collaging—the more tactile the experience, the better!
How to Minimize the Mess of Arts and Crafts with Preschoolers
Art with children is fun, but it can also get pretty messy. If you’re worried about paint spills or glue accidents in your home, consider designating a specific area for these crafty preschool activities and laying a tarp out beforehand. During the summertime, bring it outside and enjoy unleashing your inner artist in the sun.
At The Breakie Bunch, we know that the learning doesn’t stop when our little students leave our classrooms. Introduce these endlessly entertaining preschool activities into your day-to-day and watch your kiddos soar.