DIY Preschool Games

Learning activities that help young learners improve fine motor skills, encourage sensory experiences, and teach literacy and math skills through play. Ideas for parents, homeschool preschool, and preschool teachers.
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Magnetic Tile Bowling; An Indoor Activity for Kids
A legendary indoor game for kids is the magnetic tiles bowling game. Children take scores with tally makes and move thier bodies inside.
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15 FUN Name Activities for Preschoolers
Young children learn their names and improve fine motor skills with these 15 fun name activities for preschoolers.
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Best Preschool Activities for Hands-on Learning
Here are the best hands-on preschool activities that encourage fine motor skills, sensory play, and fun ideas that make learning fun.
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Preschool Alphabet Sorting Activity
This alphabet sorting activity takes a close look at letter formations and sorting. A hands-on literacy activity for toddlers and preschool.
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Bear Soup; Imaginary Play for Preschoolers
Bear Soup is imaginary play for preschoolers using water play and counting bears. Your child will take the lead. Less mess with water play.
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Shapes and Shaving Cream Messy Play
Shapes and shaving cream brings on messy sensory play exploration for toddlers and preschoolers! A sensory bin for learning through play.
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Summer Would You Rather Questions for Kids
FREE Printable with 24 Summer Would You Rather Questions for Kids to use over summer break. Silly questions for long car rides and dinner.
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50+ Fun Math Activities for Preschoolers
Check out this collection of AMAZING math activities for preschoolers! Teaching early math skills for toddlers and preschoolers at home is easier than you think. Use play-based activities that involve hands-on learning to inspire critical thinking development and problem-solving skills. This list of 50+ preschool math activities includes simple counting activities, graphing activities, measuring ideas, shape recognition, and sorting games.
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Fun Sight Word Games and Activities for Kids
Check out my list of the BEST sight word activities for kids! Sight word learning is so important for developing early reading skills. And this collection of 25 sight word ideas has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for sensory play activities, gross motor activities, or simple DIY activities for kids, there is something for everyone. Save and share this article for so many fun hands-on activities and games that will keep kids busy and having fun!
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Simple After School Activities for Kids
Easy at-home after-school activities for kids are so important! After a long day, kids can feel tired, overstimulated, hungry, thirsty, and so much more. And there’s no better way to get kids back on track than with simple after-school activities. These 10 low-prep activities will calm your afternoon and help give everyone a little space to feel like themselves. Set kids up for success with these no-fuss after-school activities.
12 sticker activities for kids that are fun and easy to do with their own hands
12 Fun Sticker Activities for Kids
Stickers are just the best! And what better way to entertain and keep kids busy than with sticker activities? This list of 12 sticker activities for kids is full of so many easy ideas that are fun for kids and low-prep for parents. Use these fun and colorful sticker activities to improve early math skills with matching activities, color identification, creativity, fine motor skills, and shape awareness!
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50 Fun Math Activities for Preschoolers
Looking for ways to help your child learn math at home? Save this list of 50 math activities for kids! Kids learn math by practicing counting, graphing, measuring, learning shapes, and sorting through hands on play. Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or big kids at home, there are so many creative ways to teach math through fun hands-on learning opportunities. Discover all of my favorite play based math activities that will boost your child’s understanding of early math concepts.
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The Best Activities to Boost Fine Motor Skills for Kids
Looking for a list of activities for kids to boost fine motor skills? THIS IS IT! This collection of fine motor activities for kids are fun, stimulating, and will keep kids busy as they improve fine motor skills. Early fine motor development is so important for toddlers and preschoolers. These 50+ fine motor activities will strengthen their little hands through grasping, squeezing, squirting, and so much more!
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Popsicle Chalk Mosaic Art
Ah, nothing beats a chalk mosaic. Peeling back the tape is one of the most satisfying things! So when I started thinking about the box of chalk in our garage and easy summer ideas for kids, it came to me: It’s time to make a giant popsicle chalk mosaic art for our driveway this summer break. And this outdoor activity did not disappoint!
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12 Water Balloon Games Your Kids Will Play on Repeat
Wondering how to cool off in the summer? Beat the heat this summer break with these 12 exciting water balloon games and activities for kids! On a hot day, water balloon games are the ultimate outdoor summer activity. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids, these water balloon activities offer fantastic outdoor fun. Water play activities not only inspire open-ended play, but also help to boost important childhood developmental skills!