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• Addition – Picture
• Addition – 1 Digit
• Addition – 2 Digit
• Addition – 3 Digit
• Addition – 4 Digit
• Addition – Missing Addend
• Addition Regrouping
• Addition Word Problems
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• Subtraction – 1 Digit
• Subtraction – 2 Digit
• Subtraction – 3 Digit
• Subtraction – 4 Digit
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• Times Tables
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• Multiplication – Horizontal
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• Multiplication-1 Digit
• Multiplication-2 Digit by 2 Digit
• Multiplication-3 Digit by 1 Digit
• Squares – Perfect Squares
• Multiplication Word Problems
• Square Root
• Division – Long Division
• Division-2Digit by1Digit-No Remainder
• Division-2Digit by1Digit-With Remainder
• Division-3Digit by1Digit-No Remainder
• Division – Sharing
• Time – Elapsed Time
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• Algebraic Reasoning
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Here is a list of free preschool worksheets pdf you can download and print from Planes & Balloons. You’ll find activities and worksheets that strengthen fine motor skills, early literacy and math skills, thinking and reasoning skills, focus and attention, and so much more.

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free preschool worksheets age 3-4 pdf

Pre-K to Kindergarten Review

Grab this book full of engaging activities to prepare your little one for kindergarten!

Or use them in your nursery or preschool lesson plans throughout the year.

Preschool Number worksheets

You can easily turn a bunch of these worksheets into a cute preschool workbook for teaching numbers!

Tracing the numbers 1-20

Number flashcards 1-20

Halloween counting 1-20

Spring color by number

Christmas count and match

Preschool alphabet worksheets.

Check out these fun and educational alphabet activities for your preschoolers!

Spot and dot uppercase alphabet

Alphabet tracing worksheets printable

Tracing lowercase letters

Hot chocolate letter matching

Alphabet coloring book

Preschool shapes worksheets.

Free printable preschool learning materials free download pdf for your 3-4 year olds and 4-5 year old preschoolers!

Do a dot shapes worksheets

Frog shapes cut and paste

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Free Printable Shapes Worksheets

Tracing shapes worksheets

Nursery worksheets pdf.

Let your preschoolers practice visual discrimination with these fun same and different worksheets in your home or daycare!

Spring same and different

Same and different worksheets for preschool

Visual discrimination practice

Ocean same and different

CActus same and different

Preschool tracing worksheets pdf.

Tracing is a great preschool pre-writing activity , especially when you need one quickly and without much prep work. There are many tracing activities for preschoolers here, including tracing shapes, horizontal and vertical lines, and tracing pictures.

Tracing lines spring worksheets

Tracing fall pictures for preschool

Valentine’s Day number tracing

Alphabet tracing worksheets.

Transportation tracing pages

Preschool cut and paste worksheets.

Preschool cut and paste worksheets to practice scissor skills and fine motor skills.

Cut and paste Apple Worksheets

Cut and paste Easter eggs

Cut and paste For preschool

Cut and paste hearts

HALLOWEEN CUT AND PASTE

Preschool mazes printable.

These printable mazes will be a fun addition to your preschool playgroup activities.

Christmas mazes

Back to school mazes

Easter mazes

Mazes for preschoolers

Number mazes

Coloring is popular with little ones, especially if the coloring pages are in sync with their favorite topics such as bugs, cars, fall, Christmas, and more.

Preschool worksheet packet PDF

If you need a little bit of everything all in one printable, then these preschool packets pdf will help you out.

• Farm animals worksheets for preschoolers
• 4th of July worksheets for preschool
• Free printable days of the week bundle
• Halloween monster worksheets for preschoolers
• Circle time calendar template
• Berry picking learning pack
• Silly socks preschool learning pack
• Free printable Christmas worksheets for preschoolers
• Summer worksheets for pre-k and kindergarten
• Fall preschool worksheets packet
• Dental health preschool worksheets packet
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Does My 3 Year Old Need Preschool?

I found preschool to be so beneficial for my daughter at this age. The socialization is one of the biggest benefits of a preschool program.

They’ll be exposed to so many new opportunities that may not be available at home like different toys and learning materials, daily structure and routines, learning to respect their teachers, various educational activities, much more.

I don’t believe that preschool at 3 years old is absolutely necessary and your child will be fine without it. However, I would enroll a 4 year old in some sort of program to get them prepared for Kindergarten.

Some schools or daycares offer full day or half day preschool and you can choose whether your child goes every day or a few times a week.

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What You Can Teach Your Three Year Old

If you’re not in the education field, you may be unsure of simple ways to teach your three year old or ways to incorporate new learning into everyday activities.

Below are a bunch of things that you can help your 3-year-old learn and understand. Practice and exposure is the best way to develop new skills with your child so try and make every opportunity a learning opportunity you can.

This list is for children in the 3 year old range up to 4. Not exclusively once they turn three.

Also, always remember that every child develops at their own pace so don’t worry too much if your child doesn’t have all of these skills yet. This isn’t a list of what they should know at this point, but rather a guide to help you understand what they are capable of learning at this age.

1. New Vocabulary

Your 3-year-old will probably be speaking in full sentences or at least long 4-5 word phrases by now. Three year olds should have at least 250-500 words in their vocabulary as well.

Although there are way too many words to give you a full list, here are some of the common words, phrases, and concepts that your three year old should be able to say and understand:

• Body parts , Animal sounds and names , Friends/Family Names (and their own first, middle, last), Vehicles , Household objects (food, utensils, furniture, clothing, etc)
• Colors and Shapes
• Direction words (below, above, next to, on top, underneath, etc.)
• Days of the week, Months of the year, Seasons, Weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, snowy, hot, cold, etc.)

If your 3-year-old isn’t talking much at this point or is not trying to speak in full sentences, mention it to your pediatrician. Here are more  tips to get your child to talk  here.

2. Conversational Speech

Your 3 year old should be able to ask and answer simple questions and tell simple stories or anecdotes. They’ll probably be asking a lot of WHY questions as they are curious to learn all about the world around them.

Be sure to answer them with the correct responses and not just ignore their requests for information. Every question is an opportunity to teach your child and you don’t want them to miss out on those experiences.

It’s also important to make corrections in their grammar. When they were 2, some of the things that they said wrong sounded pretty cute. However, now that they’re 3, you don’t want them to get into bad habits of the way they speak.

Whether they’re pronouncing a world wrong, using the wrong tense, pronoun, or grammar, the only way they will learn the right way is if you correct them. So let them know the right way to say the word or sentence and have them repeat it back to make sure that they understand.

In order to get your child to initiate conversation or answer your questions , you can:

• Ask them about their favorite characters/shows/books/toys. What easier way to get a kid to talk than to get them talking about their favorite tv show or super hero?
• Ask them about their day , ie. what did you eat for lunch? What did you play with in the bath tub?
• Ask them for their opinions
• Tell them to ask you about the above mentioned things

If they still tend to give you one-word answers, ask them more questions to get them to elaborate. The more you ask. the more responses you will get. In turn this will help them to realize that they need to add more detail in their responses.

3. Reading books

At 3, your child should understand the concept of “reading” a book. They won’t actually be reading the words , but they should know how to grab a book, hold it the right way, and flip through the page independently.

They should be able to get a good understanding about what is happening in the book by looking at the pictures . They should even recognize that there are letters and words on the page that mean something, but won’t know exactly what they say or mean.

Read to your child everyday to instill their interest in reading. When you are reading to them:

• Use your finger to follow the words on the page so they start to associate the letters with what you’re saying
• Read word-for-word what the text says on the page instead of making up words or describing what the pictures look like
• Ask them questions about what they see on the pages

Your 3 year old may even be able to answer some inferential (why) questions (although this is a tougher skill), but it can’t hurt to try and ask them some of the questions. These are questions that the book doesn’t actually give the answer to, but the child has to think about their own answer or reason. For example, Why is the girl sad in this story? Why shouldn’t the boy have crossed the street? Why did the dog jump over the bone?

Reading doesn’t have to begin and end with books; labels on cereal boxes, words on toys, printed words on street signs, text on the television, or signs at stores are some examples where you can point out words and letters.

Related Post:  The Outstanding Benefits of Reading to Babies and Toddlers

4. Promote Independence

Your three-year-old should be doing many things on their own now so be sure to give them these opportunities to learn, understand, and make mistakes (within limits, of course).

Of course they may not have perfected every skill yet, but the only way a child will learn is by doing it themselves. You can give them a hand completing the task once they’ve finished.

They should be increasing their independence in areas like:

• Dressing : choosing their own clothes, dressing for the weather (warm items or cool items), taking on/off a shirt, pants, underpants/pull-up, shoes, and socks, and learning the right way to put on items (backwards, forwards), and that shoes are on the right feet.
• Self-feeding:  using utensils without spills, choosing their own meals and snacks (check out these  veggie puffs ), opening containers, drinking from an open cup with some supervision, and why it’s important to eat healthy. I love these utensils as my 3 year old graduated from her “baby utensils” to wanting to be just like mom and dad- these look like our silverware but are a perfect size for preschoolers.
• Brushing teeth and hair:  Teach them how to brush correctly on their own (back and forth, top and bottom), putting toothpaste on (with help), and why it’s important to keep our teeth clean. My 3 year old LOVES using an electric toothbrush like this one , especially the ones with their favorite characters.
• Cleaning up:  wiping up messes, putting toys away, bringing dishes, cups, & utensils to the sink when done, throwing away their garbage, using handheld vacuum to clean, and putting away toys when completing activity
• Hygeine : Blowing their nose, washing their hands, using a washcloth to wash themselves in the tub. Make washing hands and standing at the sink much easier by using stools and sink faucet extenders .
• Transitions:  Getting in and out of the car on their own, going up and down the stairs, ending one activity and moving to the next without complaining, turning on/off lights when entering/leaving the room

Be sure to model and show your childhood to do these skills the right way so that they don’t keep practicing something the wrong way.

5. Pretend Play

Using their imagination opens up a world of fun and play for your 3 year old. This skill typically comes naturally as they copy and imitate what they see in the real world, in books, or on tv.

They will use a combination of imagination and reality to copy the things they see daily , like these:

• Cooking in a play kitchen with pots and pans
• Hosting a tea party for their dolls and stuffed animals
• Feeding, burping, and changing a baby doll with play spoons, bottles, and diapers
• Talking on the phone with a play cell phone
• Playing doctor with a doctor or nurses kit
• Going shopping with a shopping cart and fake food
• Driving a car
• Sweeping, mopping , and vacuuming the floor
• Dressing up as their favorite princess , super hero, or character

At 3 years old, your child should have moved passed scribbling and be able to make intentional marks on the paper. They should be able to draw a:

• straight line down
• straight line across
• cross ( + )
• other shapes such as a square or triangle come later, but they can still attempt these, but may need help or the angles won’t be perfect

You can also guide them into making drawings using those elements (lines and circles), for example to draw a sun, a person (stick figure), or a flower . Of course, these drawings won’t be perfect, but they’re gaining insight as to how to make their marks on the paper look like something real.

Imitation is the best way to have your child learn to draw at this age, meaning that you draw one line and have them watch and repeat the same thing . This as opposed to copying (where you just show them the picture and expect them to figure out how to draw it).

7. Coloring and Painting

At age 3, your child can start learning how to color a picture correctly. You can guide them by showing them how to:

• Stay within the lines of a shape, border, or object
• Finish coloring each section without leaving a ton of white spots
• Use correct colors for certain objects, ie. coloring a strawberry red and a horse brown, instead of just picking any color that they choose
• Use different colors for different sections of a picture, ie. Coloring a beach scene with blue for the water, yellow for the sun, green for the palm tree, etc. instead of jut coloring the whole thing one color

Be sure that they are holding their crayon with the correct grasp at all times. I highly suggest  these finger crayons  for the young ones.  They are perfect for little hands and promote a good grasp when holding the crayons.

If your child likes markers, but you don’t trust them being alone in a room with them, these Crayola Mess-Free Coloring Sheets are my absolute favorites!

The markers come out clear if they are used on any other surface besides the paper. On these special sheets, they’ll turn a color so your toddler sees the masterpiece that they are creating. They have so many characters available so I’m sure you can find a pack that your child will love.

Tracing is a great visual motor skill (hand-eye coordination). You can teach your 3 year old to trace lines and letters by:

• Having them use their finger first to trace the line on the paper
• Tracing straight lines first and then working toward shapes, zig zags, and curved lines
• Making sure that they know to stay on the line the best that they can
• Tracing letters in preparation for writing

Cutting is a skill that 3 year olds can begin practicing. They may still have a difficult time, but here are some tips to get your preschooler cutting:

• Be sure to use child safety scissors so they can’t hurt themselves.
• Teach them how to hold the scissor correctly with their thumb toward the ceiling on both the cutting hand and helper hand
• Position the paper in front of them  while they are cutting instead of holding it off to the side or way up high.
• Make sure that their  arms, shoulders, and elbows are down and relaxed  as they cut right in front of them. As they’re concentrating, children tend to hike up their elbows and cut up high.
• Once they are able to make small snips on the paper by just opening and closing the scissors, teach them how to cut on a straight line
• Use sturdier paper like construction paper to make holding and stabilizing the paper easier on them.

10. Numbers and Counting

Your 3 year old may be able to count up to 20 (with some errors at times) from memory and maybe even up to 30 with more practice. They can also work on recognizing and identifying numbers and counting objects.

You can practice counting with so many different, everyday objects :

• count each step while you’re walking up the stairs
• count the number of blueberries on their dinner plate
• count the number of toys in their toy bin

Numbers are everywhere so be sure that they are counting whenever they can.

The concept of one-to-one correspondence (one object is one number) should be emerging now. Just show them how to point to each object as they count it and correct them if they start saying 2 numbers as they count one object or skip over objects when counting.

11. Letters and Sounds for Beginning to Read

Your child may already know many of the letters of the alphabet. At this age, they should probably be able to recite the ABC’s from memory (with some errors and help as needed).

Now you can work on recognizing letters, as well as the sounds they make. To make letter learning easier, try these tips to teach your 3 year old:

• Look at both uppercase and lowercase letters when learning . The lowers case letters are the ones that they will see more often when they read or see words.
• Point out letters to them everywhere : on cereal boxes, on street signs, on banners, and on snack bags
• When talking about a letter, always tell them the sound that it makes and a word that has this letter as its starter. For example M: say M says mmm for mom. Always have them repeat you to etch it into their memory.
• Use different sensory modalities to trace, write, or copy their letters . For example, writing them in sand, placing stickers inside the written letter, tracing the letter written in puffy paint with your finger, erasing the letters from a dry erase board , matching upper and lower case letters , etc. Here are some more fun sensory activities for letter learning .
• Sing songs that help them to remember the letters
• Use puzzles with letters for letter matching

These name puzzles from Bloom Owl are a great way to get your child learning the letters of their name. They’ll love playing with the puzzle as they start to recognize the letters they see all the time.

By far my favorite resource for having your child learning letters and letter sounds is the Leap Frog shows on Netflix . They include Letter Factory, Phonics Farm, and more. If you have Netflix you can access these shows! My 20 month old was reciting all of the letter sounds because he loves this show so much!

Once your child has a good memory of most letters and their sounds, you can teach them how to put them together to form short words. At 3 years old, a child may be able to start reading 2 or 3 letter words. Teach them how to use those sounds to read short words from the -at, -et, -it families, such as mat, rat, bat, get, set, let, sit, fit, kit, etc.

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12. Building

Building helps to improve your child’s hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. They’ll be able to use their imagination and creativity to create masterpieces and then knock them all down when they’re done.

This Melissa & Doug Alphabet block set  is great to stack and Bristle Blocks are also perfect for stacking, putting together, and taking apart at this age. My 3 year old is also obsessed with Magnetic Tiles – it’s the one toy that just never gets old!

Have them use blocks to encourage imaginative play and see what they can come up with. Building blocks let them problem solve and investigate the world around them. 

13. P uzzles

Puzzles are a great activity for fine and visual motor skills (hand-eye coordination). Having to fit a piece into it’s correct spot by turning and manipulating it is great for visual-spatial awareness.

Your 3 year old should have moved past inset puzzles and can do more complicated interlocking puzzles . Start them out with small interlocking puzzles like these or these , which only have 6-9 pieces per puzzle.

14. Physical Activity, Sports, and Getting Outside

Three-year-olds are known to be pretty wild so you probably won’t need much coaxing to get them active. However, make sure they’re getting plenty of physical activity to learn new gross motor skills . These include:

• Jumping and running
• Climb up and down playground equipment or a jungle gym
• Start learning how to ride a balance bike or a bike with training wheels
• Throwing/catching/kicking a ball
• Hop or stand on one foot for a short time
• Walk backwards

The best way to get them active is to give them lots of outdoor time . Take them to playgrounds to climb on the equipment as they offer so many opportunities for enriching gross motor skills. Take them for a walk and point out all the sights you see.

Your child can also start playing cooperative sports with peers and follow directions by watching someone do a movement. Activities like gymnastics, dance, soccer, swimming lessons, and tee ball are all great organized activities to practice all of the above skills.

15. Music, Dance, and Rhythm

Children love rhythm and music so get them singing, dancing, and exploring their bodies with music. Put on music for them to dance to, sing along to their favorite songs with a microphone , or make their own music with  toy instruments like maracas, xylophone, tamborine, etc .

You can also make musical ‘instruments’ with so many household objects , like shaking pill bottles, banging wooden spoons, or filling plastic Easter eggs or water bottles with uncooked beans or rice.

Do the Hokey Pokey to get them moving and learning body parts. Imitating movements that they see you doing is a great way to develop body and spatial awareness , as well.

Singing songs and doing dances are also a great way for your preschooler to learn and memorize new words and concepts like the days of the week song, months of the year song, head shoulders knees and toes, finger family song, etc. They’ll know their days of the week s quickly if you just put a tune to it!

16. Potty Training

Around 3, many children will be fully capable of using the toilet. If you haven’t started yet, give it a try! Your child may do better than you think.

If they’re already potty trained, make sure that they are fully independent with pulling their pants and underwear up and down, wiping themselves both back and front, and washing their hands afterward.

Be sure to wait until they’re ready and don’t force it on them. Here are some great tips on potty training your child here.

17. Sense of Time

Of course your three year old will not be able to tell time, however you can still teach them a basic sense of time, including:

• Understanding morning, afternoon, and night. They should understand the concept of when they wake up it’s morning, lunch time is the afternoon, and before bedtime is night. They can also understand this better by seeing outside when it’s light or dark.
• Recognizing the numbers on a digital clock . If they can identify numbers, they should be able to see the first number and say it’s 7 o clock. With my daughter, we tell her that 7 o clock is bedtime so when she sees 7 on the digital clock, she knows it’s time to go to bed.
• Knowing when they have 1, 5, or 10 more minutes left. They still won’t have a true sense of how long these increments of time are, but you can try to make them aware that 1 minute is quick, compared to 10 minutes or 20 minutes.
• Days of the week. They may be able to get a sense of what day it is today, what it will be tomorrow, and what it was yesterday

Before they fully have a sense of time, try setting an audio or visual timer when you need to show them when time is up. For example, when you say clean up in 5 more minutes, set a timer for 5 minutes to ring when it’s time.

We love the Time to Wake clocks for my little ones. They let them know when it’s time to call for mom or get out of bed by simply turning a different color when it’s almost time to get up or when they should leave their room.

This is a great visual way for them to “see” and understand time.

Of course, safety is a crucial lesson to teach your child. This is the age where they will probably have no fear or understanding of dangerous situations. The following practices need to be taught to your 3 year old as they may not just come naturally:

• not running away in public
• not running out into a parking lot
• stranger danger
• staying close to mom or dad
• being cautious when crossing streets
• holding hands when in public or outside
• sun safety: applying sunscreen, wearing hats
• being careful of hot items: kitchen appliances, flames, etc.

Speaking of safety for your little ones, the Whystle App is a great resource for all parents to have that tracks all safety information that’s important to your family. This includes product recalls for toys, food, and more that could promote dangers into your home. Download this app free on your phone and then there’s a free trial for the subscription so you never miss an important safety warning.

19. Manners and Respect for Others

Understanding how to properly treat others is a valuable trait to instill in your child. This goes for respecting both adults and other children. It’s important to teach your children how to use polite words and actions to show manners.

At this age, they are still testing their boundaries and exploring new ways of getting what they want. Instill rules for respecting others even through times of frustration.

• Saying  excuse me  when needing someone to move or get their attention
• Patiently waiting  for a parent to finish talking to another parent before chiming in
• Saying  please and thank you  shows consideration and appreciation
• Making  eye contact  when speaking to others
• Apologizing  when you do something wrong
• Ask questions  to others about how their day is or how they are feeling
• Compliment  others on their clothes, hair, or something they did
• Share  their toys or items that belong to them
• No pushing, hitting, biting, or pulling hair to hurt others in any way

20. Staying Healthy: Good Hygiene and Eating Well

Teaching your 3 year old to practice good hygiene and healthy eating is great to start young . Build-in their hygiene routine throughout the day and they will become accustomed to this regimen. Eating healthy foods early on to set them off for a healthy diet for the rest of their life. These include:

• eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins. Avoid: processed foods, unhealthy snacks, and sweets
• washing hands after meals and potty
• brushing teeth morning and night
• bathing daily or every other day
• keeping their clothes and body clean while they eat or play
• covering their mouth when they sneeze or cough
• blowing their nose into a tissue
• wiping their own privates after going potty

Complying with:

• brushing and combing hair
• cutting fingernails and toenails
• cleaning inside ears with a  child safety q-tip

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21. Acting Appropriately in Public and Understanding “No”

Preschoolers are very ego-centric (only care about themselves). It’s totally normal for them to only think about how things will affect them. This almost always leads to inappropriate behaviors as they learn what behaviors get them what they want.

Don’t always give in to every cry  and teach them that sometimes they can’t get everything that they want. Don’t always give them the cookie that they’re begging for or the new toy at the store. If they must get the object that they desire, make them earn it.

Teach your 3-year-old how to act appropriately to avoid tantrums in public. Try  putting rules in place  when you are out so they know what is expected of them. Always have a way to redirect or distract them when you see a tantrum starting (using something else they are interested in). Lastly, just avoid situations that could set them off.

This is a great article about  Tips for Cry-Free Shopping with Your Toddler

22. Empathy and Compassion

From a young age, you want to fill your child with compassion and empathy for others . Teach them about emotions and to be conscious of other people’s feelings.

• If they see someone crying, ask what’s wrong.
• If they see someone alone, go over and play with them.
• If they see someone that looks different than them, treat them equally.
• If they hurt someone, apologize and make it better

It’s never too early to talk to your children about race , ethnicity, disabilities, and recognizing differences between others.

23. Structure and a Routine

Your 3 year old probably already has some routine in place throughout their day . However, you want to ensure that they are consistently doing what is asked of them so that they could even do it on their own if needed.

The more structure that your child has in their day, the more they will start to understand time and a daily schedule.

I love using a  routine or responsibility chart (like the blue/green one on the right) so my toddler can have a visual cue of everything that is expected of her. Use  one with pictures  instead of just words, ( like this Mickey Mouse chart ), so your toddler actually understands what it’s for.

Here are some examples of day-to-day routines that you can create a specific pattern for:

• Bedtime: Brush teeth, go potty, wash hands, put pajamas on, read a story, go to sleep
• Morning: Go potty, wash hands, brush teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast
• Before naptime
• Pre-dinner wind-down time
• Cleaning time
• Getting ready for school/daycare : Packing their backpack, putting their jackets and shoes on, getting themselves into the car

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24. Staying on Task

A 3 year old’s attention span is still quite short, although it should have increased a lot since toddlerhood. It’s only reasonable to ask them to focus on a task for around 6-10 minutes at this age.

However, it is important for them to be aware that once they start a task they should finish it to completion. My daughter loves to grab a puzzle and put in 3 pieces and walk away or sit down and read 2 pages and then walk away.

The goal of teaching your child to stay on task is to complete what they start.  Here are some tips:

• While playing with your child, make sure that they complete the entire activity, ie. puzzle or read through the whole book, before they get up and run around.
• If they’re coloring or building a tower, keep them engaged in that one activity for as long as possible before you let them move on to the next.
• During mealtimes make sure they remain seated and finish their meal before getting up and playing.
• Make sure they clean up one activity before moving on to the next

25. Be a Helper and Doing “Chores”

Little kids LOVE to help grown-ups. They want to do everything that you’re doing because they’re starting to gain this growing confidence and independence. Invite them to perform tasks that they may not be able to do independently, but that they can help you with.

• Get the mail
• Take the trash out
• Refill the toilet paper roll dispenser
• Help with cooking: mixing, adding ingredients
• Carrying in bags or groceries
• Fill the dog bowl
• Entertain a younger sibling
• Cleaning up their toys
• Cleaning up after themselves: throwing their dishes in the sink garbage in the trash can
• Wiping down the table or floor when they make messes

26. Technology

Technology or screen time should be  limited  for preschoolers to no more than 2 hours a day, but it is still important for your child to learn how to use these devices. The fine motor skill of swiping, clicking, and sliding to nagivate through tablets and smart phones are something that your 3 year old can easily learn.

Ipad  educational games like  ABC Mouse are great to sharpen a lot of the educational skills listen above, as well as practice using a tablet or smart phone. There’s a great curriculum based on age and developmental level that teaches them so many new skills.

My 3 year old loves  ABC Mouse because of the wide variety of games and fun. She’s learning how to trace letters, numbers, make new sounds and words, etc.

Leapfrog Laptop  is also a fun interactive computer that little words can learn letters and typing on.

27. Sorting and Comparing

Sorting and comparing is a skill that you can teach your 3 year old. Make them aware of how objects are the same and different. Some of the criteria that they can use to sort is by:

• size (big, medium, small)
• categories (fruits vs. vegetables, farm animals vs. ocean animals)
• pattern (stripes, polka dots, solids)

This sorting pie from Learning Resources is a great way to practice sorting and categorizing objects by the features mentioned above.

28. Follow Multi-Step Directions

Your 3 year old should now have progressed from only understanding and following 1-step directions (i.e. put your shoes on) to following 2-3 step directions (i.e. get your shoes from the closet, put them on, and go wait by the car).

Practice with 2 steps at first to make sure they can focus on the direction given, process it, and carry it out. Then you can try adding in another step to see if they can still follow.

At times, your little one may be distracted to get all the distractions, and that’s ok since their attention span is still short, but as they approach 4, they should really be listening to you intently and follow your commands.

29. Rhyming Words and Opposites

You can teach your 3 year old some rhyming and opposite words at this age, as well. Short words that sound alike (ie. rat, bat and sky, tie) should be easy for them to catch on to.

Opposite words, for example in-out, up-down, should also be learned at this age as they use these words all the time. They should already know the words, but now understanding the meaning and how they are opposites of each other will really get their mind stimulated and understanding these concepts.

30. Sight Words

The first sight word that your preschooler may be able to spell and recognize is their name. Teach them how to spell their name and how to recognize it when it’s written. Those name puzzles shown above are great for practicing this!

Although your child isn’t expected to know sight words until later on, it can’t hurt to expose them to it now. Sight words are words that may not sound the wya they are spelled so they will have to just memorize the way the word looks.

These are typically commonly used words, for example, like, the, and my. As you read to your child, you will probably come across these words several times.

Point out the words to them and tell them what they say. If you tend to read the same books over and over, they should quickly pick up on what a word looks like and say it as you read. Not only soul you point these words out in their favorite book, but wherever you see it whether it’s a cereal box or sign.

Flash cards are also great for learning sight words, however they are a bit young for this.

31. Days of the week/Months of the Year/Seasons

By going over the calendar daily or singing songs, your 3 year old can learn the days of the week and months of the year pretty quickly. They still may not get a true sense of how these time periods work, but they can memorize a list of these items.

Most of these skills listed above can be accomplished at some point while a child is between three and four, but every child develops at their own pace.

This article is not intended to skew your mind into thinking that your child MUST know these concepts. However, if you are looking for activities to do with your child, ways to engage their mind, or knowledge to teach them, these are some great tips. Your child is NOT behind if they can’t adequately do all of these things, but if you are concerned, please speak to your pediatrician.

Have fun teaching your three-year-old and enjoy watching them blossom this year. They’ll be growing and developing before your eyes so don’t blink! Here are some more great activity ideas to do with your little one.

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3 Year Old Preschool

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Early childhood education is vital for a child's overall development. Teachers focus on broadening children's knowledge and skills in various subject areas, aiding their understanding of interconnected topics. This is achieved through discussions, practical activities, and research projects.

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Select worksheets that cater to a child's developmental level and necessities, focusing on early learning skills such as letter recognition, counting, shapes, and colors. Use worksheets that engage the child with hands-on activities and visual aids.

• Line and Shapes Worksheet: Helps children learn basic shapes.
• Big or Small Worksheet: A tool to teach children about the concept of size.
• Animals Worksheet: A way to learn about different animals and their characteristics.
• About Me Worksheet: Helps children understand their personal features. Visit here for a template.
• Tracing Worksheet: Useful for developing handwriting and reading skills .
• Numeracy Worksheet: Teaches children basic mathematics operations like counting.

Basic Lessons for Preschoolers Overview

Preschool education broadly encompasses reading, writing, math, and science. Each area is designed to stimulate the child's learning and interest.

1. Reading Lessons

• Alphabet Recognition : Introducing letters through songs, games and visual aids.
• Phonemic Awareness : Activities that focus on language sounds.
• Read-Alouds : Regular reading sessions to increase engagement and comprehension skills.

2. Writing Lessons

• Pre-Writing Activities : Activities for developing fine motor skills.
• Name Writing : Guiding children to write their names.
• Letter Formation : Various activities to introduce proper letter formation.
• Drawing and Storytelling : Activities to stimulate creativity, language development and early writing skills.

3. Math Lessons

• Counting : Teaching counting skills through various methods.
• Number Recognition : Various techniques to help children recognize and identify numerals.
• Sorting and Classifying : Activities to help understand patterns and relationships.
• Patterns and Sequencing : Introducing simple patterns and sequences to children.

4. Science Lessons

• Nature Exploration : Activities that engage children with nature and the environment.
• Sensory Experiences : Opportunities for children to experience and understand different senses.
• Basic Concepts : Introducing the basics of science through age-appropriate books , experiments or visual aids.
• Cause and Effect : Activities and experiments to develop early scientific thinking and pique curiosity.

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Inside: Teach counting and number recognition with these fun FREE toddler and preschool math printables ! 

Looking for fun printables that work on simple math skills with toddlers and preschoolers?

This collection exposes young children to numbers, some being theme -related or seasonal.

Children will learn how to recognize numbers while also working on counting skills.

This collection of toddler and preschool math printables can be used in a variety of ways, including:

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They can also be home activities as well!

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Rocket Ship Counting Activity

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How Many Apples on the Tree?

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How Many Seeds Are on the Pumpkin?

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How Many Snowballs?

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Preschool Worksheets Age 3-4

At the age of 3–4 children start to be extreme curious. They ask many questions and try to gain as much knowledge about the world around as they can. While playing they demonstrate rich imagination, and rapidly developing speaking ability.

This is a high time to develop the first skills and competences that will be very helpful for the future school achievements. At home or in kindergarten children can develop fine motor and speaking skills, sensory perception, logical thinking, memory, attention and concentration ability, using play-based learning materials WUNDERKIDDY.

Why is preschool education important?

A huge children’s curiosity makes them to learn something new. Their brain is able to learn and remember lots of information and gain numerous of new skills. At the age of 3 children can easily learn to count up to 10, recognize distinction between items and nature objects and point at certain objects (e.g. sun or sky, etc.)

Children’s speaking ability also develops rapidly at the age of 3 years old. Their vocabulary allows them to construct simple sentences and ask many questions about the world around .

How to get a child involved into learning

Remembering that preschoolers cannot sit still for a long time; all the learning activities are to be done in a play form. Keep watch what your child likes the most and find appropriate games for him/her. Then the learning activity will be done with a huge involvement and motivation.

You should also choose the right time for learning games. If you see that your child is not interested or tired, postpone the game for later or offer another activity.

Worksheets for 3 year olds

At the age of 3–4 years children have a good memory , gain new physical skills, can tell longer sentences and are developing emotionally. Proper learning activities for 3 year olds are:

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• outdoor and indoor plays
• cooking and everyday activities around the household

We have prepared a collection of play-learning materials for children of 3–4 years old to make learning interesting and fun. Download and print high-quality materials for free from our website.

Math games for preschoolers

At about 3–4 years old children know numbers and can count up to 10. To learn numbers and develop counting skills, you can count with your child everything around (fingers, trees, cars, flowers, etc.) To make counting more various and exciting, print free developing math games and cards and worksheets for 4 year olds on WUNDERKIDDY.

At this age children are to know basic geometric shapes and be able to find objects matching by form. They are also able to compare quantities and define «more» and «less».

Logic and memory development

Logic and memory are the basic skills necessary for everybody. 3-4 year olds can improve these skills by means of following learning activities for 4 year olds:

• To assemble simple puzzles
• To find differences between two pictures
• To complete logical chain and simple math patterns
• To repeat a gesture or body position
• To compare colors and find matching pairs
• To sort and group objects according to their common features

Speaking skill improvement by toddlers

The most easy way to develop speaking skills is to talk with a child. Even if he/she cannot speak yet, listening is the first step to speaking. At about 3–4 years old children can learn letters and can combine simple words from separate letters. They are to talk about general topics:

• Home and household
• Furniture and kitchen utensil
• Wild and home animals
• Doings and movements
• Seasons and their features
• Fruits, vegetables and berries
• Personal hygiene and day's routine

To learn new words on the topics above in a play form, we offer printable games and worksheets that are meant to enrich kid's vocabulary and improve their speaking ability.

Pre-writing skills

At the age of 3–4 years old children are to prepare their hands for future writing. By means of colorful children friendly tracing worksheets and graphomotor sheets you can do pre-writing trainings in a fun and easy way. Just download them here.

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You can start preparing children for writing at the age of 3. Train their hands using different tasks, for example, graphomotor tracks. Activities like sculpting, drawing, and painting help to train fine motor skills, creative thinking and imagination.

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Printable Activities for 3-year-olds

Looking for printable activities for 3-year-olds ? I’ve got lots of fun ideas for you here!

If you’re like me, you want to have some fun crafts and activities for your preschooler to do that don’t require a lot of prep… the great news is that there are plenty of free printable activities for 3-year-olds available online that are perfect for busy moms!

These printables for toddlers cover a variety of activity types. Don’t forget that everything you do alongside your 3-year-old can be a learning experience! Talk to them about what they are looking at, what they are sorting/cutting/etc., and anything about their activity that will stimulate their brain to think, learn, and understand even in the smallest of ways.

It’s so rewarding to spend time doing activities with your 3-year-old! Some of these activities they can also do on their own for quiet play time. Whether you are going to give them your full attention or whether you need them to learn to quietly entertain themselves for a short time, there are activity options here that you can use.

Free Printable Activities for 3-year-olds

Keeping a 3-year-old busy with fun activities can keep you busy, but you can get ahead of the game by taking the time *now* to print out a bunch of these activities to have on hand.

I like to keep a folder full of printables for my 3-year-old, and as many as I can, I laminate so she can use them again and again with dry-erase markers.

Ok, on to this amazing list of activities to keep those 3-year-olds busy! 😄

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5 Fun Developmental Activities for 3-Year-Olds

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Toddlers are very active and always on the go! As a parent, it can be tough to keep up with their energy levels. However, it’s important to find ways to keep your toddler occupied and engaged and learning!

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Here are 15 activities for 3-year-olds that are both fun and educational:

1. Recognizing Letters and Sounds

Learning activities for 3-year-olds are most fun when they are dressed up as family games, pretend plays, or become parts of our daily activities and observations. Recognizing letters and their sounds is one such activity that can be done in several ways.

Things you need:

A whiteboard or chalkboard, some colored markers or chalk. You can also use letter cards, board games, or online games for kids .

How to play:

You can play games where you write a letter on the board and teach your child to read it. Preschoolers can start learning both uppercase and lowercase letters . If they get it right, give them a point. If not, give them a clue and let them try again.

You can also play the “sound it out” game. Write a letter on the board and ask your child to make the sound it makes. Again, if they get it right, give them a point. If not, give them a clue and let them try again.

Pointing to letters written somewhere as you go about your day—a cereal box, a signboard, a magazine, etc.—is also an easy activity to help your child learn to read them. Children can also trace letters with their fingers on the sand, match uppercase and lowercase letters, erase letters on a chalkboard, etc. 

If you are busy, play some alphabet songs for your toddler to dance or let them play some online English games .

Skills your preschooler will learn:

Letter recognition, phonemic awareness, letter sounds

2. Reading with Your Child

Reading books with your child is one of the best things you can do for their development. Not only does it improve language skills, but it also helps them learn sight words, develop their imagination, and understand the world around them.

Books that are appropriate for your child’s age and interests, such as picture books, easy readers, etc.

Sit down with your child and read a book together. You can take turns reading the pages or have your child read the whole book to you.

Books for toddlers should be short and have many pictures supporting the story. This will help keep their attention span, and they will be more likely to understand the concepts in the book.

Read word by word, pointing to each word with your finger, and ask inferential questions based on how, why, what, when, and where to encourage the thinking skills in kids .

Language skills, sight words , attention span, comprehension, memory, imagination

3. Making Up Stories

Children love to listen to and tell stories, and this is an activity that can be done anywhere, anytime. It’s the perfect thing to do in a car while traveling, at bedtime, or even while waiting in line at the grocery store.

None! Just your child’s imagination

Have your child make up a story, either on their own or with your help. Encourage them to use their imagination and be as creative as they want. If they get stuck, you can prompt them with questions or ideas. You may also correct their grammar along the way, but it’s important to let them be creative and have fun with this activity.

If your child is stumped, set an example by asking them for three or four words and make a story that uses all of them. For instance, if they give you the words “cat,” “green,” “ball,” and “tree,” you could make up a story about a green cat that climbs a tree to fetch a ball.

Eventually, you can give words to your child and have them make up a story using those words.

Creativity, imagination, storytelling, communication

4. Playing a Number Game

Offline and online, math can be fun for kids if it’s taught interactively and creatively. Playing the number sense games is one such activity that will help your child learn numbers, counting, and basic arithmetic operations in a fun and engaging way.

A whiteboard or a chalkboard, some colored markers or chalk. You can also use games focusing on numbers and counting, such as board games, card games, etc. Online math games are also available.

There are many games that you can play with your child to help him learn numbers and math concepts. One such game is the “guess the number” game. Write down a number between 1 and 10 on the board, and ask your child to guess it. If he gets it right, give him a point. If not, give him a clue and let him have another try.

You can also play the “greater than or less than” game. Write down two numbers on the board, such as 3 and 5, and ask your child which number is greater. If he gets it right, give him a point. If not, give him a clue and let him try again.

Numbers , counting , and basic arithmetic operations include addition , subtraction , multiplication , and division .

5. Sorting Activities

Sorting is a fun activity that helps children learn about different attributes such as size, shape, color, etc. It also helps them develop problem-solving skills.

Various objects can be sorted according to size, shape, color, etc. You can use blocks, balls, toy cars, berries, buttons, etc.

Let your child choose a few objects and ask him to sort them according to size, shape, color, etc. For example, they can sort blocks by size or toy cars by color. As they sort the objects, help them identify the attribute they use for sorting.

Sorting, categorizing, and problem-solving.

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One of the favorite preschool activities for 3-year-olds is drawing. At this point, the artistic skills of a child are not really important. Drawing is a fun activity for toddlers to express themselves, work on their fine motor skills, and have fun!

Paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils

Sit with your child and encourage them to draw whatever comes to mind. You can also give some drawing ideas to kids , such as “Draw a picture of your family,” “Draw a picture of your favorite animal,” etc. You may make a drawing and ask your child to trace it or copy it.

Creativity, fine motor skills, imagination, attention span

7. Building with Blocks

One of the easy, no-mess activities for 3-year-olds at home is to let them build with blocks. It is amazing how much fun and creative they can be with this simple activity.

Blocks are also a great way for children to learn about shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns.

Blocks of various shapes and sizes

Let your child play with the blocks freely or give him or her some challenges, such as “build a tower as tall as you can,” “make a house for your favorite stuffed toy,” etc.

Creativity, imagination, problem-solving, eye-hand coordination, shapes, colors, patterns

8. Paper Cutting with Safety Scissors

Children feel empowered with a tool in their hands. And they are so proud of themselves when they can cut the paper!

Paper, safety scissors, craft supplies like pom poms, googly eyes (optional)

Give your child a piece of paper and let him or her cut it any way they want. If you like, you can also give some challenges, such as “cut out a circle,” “make a snowflake,” etc. You can help your child decorate the cutouts with craft supplies if desired.

Fine motor skills, creativity, imagination, attention span

*Please note that only safety scissors should be used for this activity. Regular scissors are too sharp for little ones.*

9. Doing Daily Chores

You’ll be surprised at all the things your toddlers can do if only you let them try. Giving them some simple chores to do not only helps them learn some valuable life skills but also makes kids feel proud and accomplished.

Chores that are appropriate for your child’s age and abilities, such as making their bed, dusting furniture, setting the table, etc.

Choose a chore that you would like your child to help with. Then, show them how to do it and let them try it themselves. Some of the chores that a 3-year-old can do may require some assistance or supervision, but it’s important to let them explore their capabilities and try new things.

A toddler can easily be overwhelmed with too many chores, so it’s important to start small. Choose one or two simple tasks that you know your child can handle. As they get older and more capable, you can give them more chores to do. Remember to praise them for a job well done!

Daily living skills, responsibility, independence, pride, satisfaction

10. Role-playing

What’s funnier than seeing a tiny toddler acting like a fat aunt or an old grandpa? Role-plays are one of the best activities for 3-year-olds as they help them learn about different emotions, people, and situations.

None! Just your child’s imagination. A few props like a walking stick, a hat, a lady’s purse, or a wig could come in handy to help set the scene.

Have your child choose a character that he or she would like to play. It could be anyone—a family member, a friend, a cartoon character, an animal, etc. Then, encourage them to act out the part. They can speak differently, use props, and do whatever they want to bring the character to life. Children learn to observe people around them and understand their emotions in this way.

Creativity, imagination, emotional intelligence, communication, problem-solving

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11. Playing Dress Up

Dress-up games are not gender-specific. Most children love them! This activity helps 3-year-olds use their imagination, learn about social norms and roles, and have lots of fun!

Old clothes, hats, scarves, jewelry, etc., can be used as dress-up items. You can also use old sheets or towels to make capes or skirts. You can also use actual costumes if you have them.

Let your child choose what they want to be, and then help them get dressed in the appropriate clothing. If you like, you can also act out a play or story together with your child in their new costume.

Creativity, imagination, role-playing, problem-solving

12. Making Music with Household Items

This is one of the fun activities for 3-year-olds that can be done with items that you already have around the house. It’s a great way to introduce your child to music and help them develop a sense of rhythm.

Household items that can be used as musical instruments, such as pots and pans, plastic containers, wooden spoons, etc. You can also use actual musical instruments if you have them.

Let your child choose what he or she wants to use as an instrument. Then, encourage them to make music with it however they want. You can also sing along or dance to the music!

Music skills, sense of rhythm, gross motor skills, creativity, imagination

13. Making Art with Thumb , Hand, or Foot Impressions

Most toddlers do not know how to go about making an art piece. But they love to play a role in helping make one! This activity allows them to do just that, resulting in a beautiful piece of art that you can hang on your fridge or wall.

Non-toxic paint, paper, and something to use as a stamp (such as potato, carrot, or eraser)

Let your child choose what paint color he or she wants to use. Then, help them make a thumbprint, handprint, or footprint on the paper. You can also make patterns with stamps by carving a shape into a potato, carrot, or eraser. Once the paint is dry, you can hang up the artwork!

Creativity, imagination, fine motor skills, color recognition

14. Creating a Collage

A collage is a great way for toddlers to express their creativity. They can make amazing birthday cards with photo collages, make wall-hanging art, or have fun tearing up paper and gluing it back together!

Paper, safety scissors, glue, and any other materials you want to use for the collage (such as tissue paper, construction paper, feathers, buttons, ribbons, etc.)

Let your child choose what they want to use for their collage. Then, help them cut out the paper or other materials into small pieces. Once they have a good pile of pieces, they can glue them down onto another piece of paper. You can help them with this if needed.

Creativity, imagination, fine motor skills, color recognition, pattern-making

15. Drawing with Chalk on the Sidewalk

If you live in a safe neighborhood, your children can display their artistic skills outside the home by drawing with chalk on the sidewalk or driveway. This activity is great for gross motor skills and allows you to teach your child about shapes, colors, and patterns.

Chalk in various colors

Let your child choose what color of chalk he or she wants to use. Then, help them draw a picture or make patterns on the sidewalk. You can also join in and create your own chalk masterpiece!

Educate children about different cultures where making art to decorate entrance gates and doorways is a tradition. Indians make rangoli, Chinese make a dragon or zodiac animal drawings, while in the Philippines, it is common to see people painting on bamboo mats called banig . In this way, you can introduce your toddlers to other cultures.

Creativity, imagination, gross motor skills, shapes, colors, pattern-making

A study on Chinese children found that organized extracurricular activities (EAs) are strongly associated with early reading, math, and social skills. Another study indicated that the involvement of parents in preschool children’s learning activities at home during the COVID-19 pandemic was beneficial to kids’ learning behavior and emotional health. 

These studies seem to suggest that any activity that encourages learning, socialization, and creativity would benefit our little ones and shape them into more confident, woke, and aware individuals. 

Some benefits of educational activities for 3-year-olds are:

• They help develop cognitive skills, including problem-solving, memory, and attention span.
• EAs also nurture social skills such as cooperation, empathy, and communication.
• These activities can also boost self-esteem and confidence in children.
• Fun and educational activities are also great for developing gross and fine motor skills.

So go ahead and try out some educational activities with your 3-year-old today! You might just be surprised at how much they enjoy it—and how much they learn from it too.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to choose a good educational activity for my 3 year old.

When choosing an activity for your 3-year-old, it is important to consider their interests, abilities, and attention span. You also want to ensure the activity is developmentally appropriate and safe. If you are unsure whether an activity is appropriate for your child, you can always consult their pediatrician or a child development expert.

How can I get my toddler to sit still and focus on an activity?

This can be a challenge for many parents! One tip is to try to find activities that your child is interested in and that they enjoy doing. Also, make sure you provide plenty of breaks during the activity so that your child doesn’t become overwhelmed or frustrated. Finally, praise your child when they display good behavior so that they know that you are pleased with their efforts.

How to help my toddler express their creativity?

There are many ways in which you can help your toddler express their creativity. One way is to provide plenty of opportunities for them to explore different materials and mediums, such as crayons, paint, clay, etc. You can also encourage them to sing, dance, or act out stories. And finally, make sure to praise their efforts and creativity, no matter what the outcome may be.

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How to start homeschooling a 3 year old.

I know you came to this post looking for tips on how to schedule your own homeschooling day, and I will definitely give you some starting points and tips, but I think it’s important to emphasize that each family is unique. I am sharing what works for my family. Just keep in mind your own schedule/routine is going to be unique to your needs. With that being said, it’s always nice to have staring point which you can tweak as you go.

What should I teach? Every child grows and progresses differently, which is why it is important to look at your child individually. Take an inventory: What does my child already know? (Recognizes uppercase alphabet, counts to 10, knows colors, can use scissors, etc.) Start teaching there. Try not to worry about what they “should know”. Just start where they are and continue building on that knowledge. And don’t forget to build on their interest! If they love tractors (I use this again because it is one of our top interests!) give them lots of knowledge there (parts of a tractor, names of the different types of tractors, their specific jobs, etc). If they love singing then why not look for YouTube videos of children singing so they can join in and have some fun? While this may not be “preschool knowledge,” it is something that is important to them. Remember that homeschooling is a blessing because you have this great opportunity to personalize their instruction! Have fun with it! 🙂

Do you have another question? Leave a comment so I can answer it for others who might be wondering the same thing!

I aim for our preschool to be light and fun, so I don’t like to “force” subjects. I allow for my kids’ interests to lead many of our activities (have you seen our 10 ways to play with toy tractors ? That list was inspired by their interest!) and our planned lessons don’t always get done. I change the lessons very often as the kids lead us into certain teachable moments throughout the day. You’ll do the same.

And if at some point you feel it is better to enroll your kid in school, make sure to find the best school possible. Your kid needs to adjust to the new style of curriculum and teaching. Also, do spend a good amount of time researching the school. It is about your child’s education, and you cannot compromise on the quality. The Schoolguide.co.uk has been updated league tables , and you might find such resources helpful while searching for a primary school.

Remember the quote at the start of this post- don’t forget that it is YOU who is in charge how to school your kids in your home! So don’t feel bad when things don’t go according to plan, just make adjustments until you find what works for you 🙂

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These printable activities are perfect for kids ages 3 years old and up. They’re fun, educational, and easy to do. This set includes 12 printable pages that include coloring sheets, word searches, puzzles, and other activities.

Printable Activities for 3-Year-Olds

Help your children get the best of their early childhood education with these preschool worksheets . These free printable worksheets for preschoolers are the perfect learning tool for children 3 to 5 years old. There is something for everyone, with varying activities in subjects like learning the ABCs , learning to count , learning about science, and even practicing writing small letters, capital letters, and cursive. Our fun pre-k worksheets are preferred by students, parents, and teachers alike because of the learning opportunities the activities provide.

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Printable activities for toddlers

Printables are great for kids because they’re simple to use and provide lots of opportunities for learning. This collection includes games, coloring pages, mazes, puzzles, crafts, and other activities that will keep children engaged and entertained.

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You’ll love these printable activities because they’re so much more than just coloring pages. They’re also great for practicing math skills and learning about shapes.

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These printable art skills for kids are perfect for those who want to get into the holiday spirit early. The first activity involves cutting out shapes from construction paper using scissors. Once the child has mastered cutting out simple shapes, he or she can move on to cutting out more complex designs.

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5- find the correct shadow worksheet.

This free educational activity is designed to help preschoolers learn shapes and shadows while having fun. The sheet includes circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. educational activities for a 3-year-old

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8- Big & Small activity worksheet

Sort by size worksheet, In this activity, children learn how to sort objects belonging to the Pirate theme by size: from the smallest items to the biggest items. This activity is easy to set up, you only need to print and laminate the pdf file in the download section below.

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50 Activities for Kids To Do While You Work At Home

This mega list of activities for kids will keep them busy long enough for you to get some work done..

Working from home is the introvert’s dream, am I right?

We wake up to a hot pot of coffee and slowly ease into our work while the children play quietly. Some days, we walk to our local coffee shop to drink a cappuccino and take advantage of their WI-FI. Our projects wrap up in time to make an organic, home-cooked meal. Then we help our little ones with their homework and send their sleepy heads to bed.

Just kidding.

My days consist of waking up to a 2-year-old climbing on my face.

I spend 4 hours between breakfast and nap attempting to do all the things, while also keeping the kids alive.

We’re talking do the dishes, fold the laundry, pay the bills, schedule the appointments, write the grocery list, do the grocery shopping, vacuum the living room, feed the dogs, make note of every play date and snack helper day and birthday party.

All while entertaining my children.

At noon, I drop my older daughter off at preschool and put the little one down to nap.

I then have two solid hours to work on my business and kick some butt before preschool pickup.

When the insanity starts all over again.

But most days I collapse in a heap on my couch for those two hours and binge-watch Supernatural instead of doing anything work-related.

Sound familiar?

Being a #momboss looks awesome on social media, but the reality of it is hard.

We talk all about self-care and time-blocking hacks for productivity. But when you have two littles at home clamoring for your attention, all that goes out the window.

You know what doesn’t go out that window?

Deadlines, y’all.

Freaking deadlines don’t wait for anyone, especially not a parent trying to keep their sanity.

I can’t give you more time, or a baby sitter, or a vacation.

But i can give you this amazing list of activities for kids..

Guaranteed to keep them busy for at least…. 15 minutes?

I know that these work, because I have two girls of my own who have tested every one of them. If that’s not enough to convince you, I have a degree in education and I have been a preschool teacher and behavior management technician.

I know what works.

Try them out and see for yourself. Then come back and tell me which ones were the best for you!

50 Activities For Kids To Do While You Work

This old standby is still a crowd pleaser, especially if you introduce new or “special” art supplies.

Reflection Drawing

A personal favorite of mine, I give my 3-year-old a hand mirror and dry erase marker (both from the dollar store) and allow her to decorate her reflection.

Window Clings

This may require a purchase if you don’t already own some, but those gel window clings keep my kid occupied for ages.

Write Letters

My preschooler loves to write letters to her pen pal. I give her a box of crayons, a sheet of stickers, and a blank notecard, and she goes to WORK.

My toddler prefers to mix up her ink, while the preschooler is super into self-inking stamps. Choose holiday themes and send them as (messy) cards to family.

Dot Markers

A simple two-for-one activity, dot markers (sometimes called daubers) increase hand-eye coordination and hand grip. We use them for all kinds of art work, from do-a-dot worksheets to open-ended art.

My two-year-old LOVES stickers, but she mostly piles them on top of each other. So here’s a trick: I found a massive pack of office supply dot stickers on clearance, and she can’t tell the difference.

Shadow Tracing

This is a cool one if you need to be outside. Have your kiddos collect random objects and try to trace their shadows on the paper.

Paper Dolls

If you don’t have a paper doll set, don’t fret. Get out your catalogs and fashion magazines, and let your budding stylist put together some new outfits. We used a doll shape that I hastily cut out of tagboard, but you can get a bit fancier.

Necklace Making

Combine giant packs of the cheapest yarn and plastic or paper straws you can find. Add pony beads for extra effect. Parenting-win bonus: this activity improves cutting and fine motor skills.

Spangle Shapes

Okay, this one is M E S S Y, so sorry ahead of time. Cut out a fish, kite, or whatever shape your heart desires. Cover the whole thing with double sided contact paper. Let your kid go nuts with the spangles.

(Spangles, for the uninitiated, are essentially giant sequins of all shapes.)

Watercolor Painting

I have a 2 year old who has been watercolor painting since she was only a year old. This kid will paint for up to an hour , if I let her. If you’re concerned about toxicity, use food coloring!

Rock Painting

Super messy and best for older children, but ooh, boy does this work. If your kids are super into finding and hiding painted rocks, like mine are, then this activity will keep them crazy busy.

Sensory and Fine Motor

Who doesn’t love bubbles?

Two options here: make your own or play with the store bought. We usually go with Play-Doh (because I’m a busy woman!) and my girls enjoy making all kinds of creations. Get some ABC flash cards and have your little ones practice making play dough shapes for extra learning.

My favorite kind of dough is made with baking soda and water, and comes out a perfect, pure white. Keep it in the refrigerator for a chilly surprise, or roll it out and have them use cookie cutters to make ornaments.

I don’t normally pitch name-brand products, but this stuff is legit. I keep it put away for a special surprise when I really need to occupy my children.

Air Dry Clay

An activity geared for older children. They will have a fun time trying to construct their favorite characters, and it only takes a few hours to dry out!

Messy, slimy, gross. Kids love it. Whether you make your own or buy it in a 3lb bucket, slime is always a perfect distraction. Add googly eyes for extra giggles.

Shaving Cream

This is one of my all-time favorite activities for kids, because your table will never look as clean as it does when you’re finished washing off the shaving cream.

Buy a giant can of aerosol shaving cream. Provide very generous dollops to the little one you need to distract. They will smoosh and spread and doodle in this stuff until you pull them away.

Cool-mom bonus ideas: add food coloring to change the color, and encourage them to practice writing their name on the table.

Beans/Lentils/Rice

Yes, you’ll need to sweep after this. But your children will stay very busy!

In our house, we use rinsed apple sauce cups, old measuring spoons, ice cream scoopers, and anything else we can think of to scoop, pour, and play with our dried legumes and rice. My girls scoop it in and between thrift store pie tins and roasting pans to keep the mess relatively contained.

PomPom Sorting

Color-code some egg cartons and ask your littles to sort the pompoms by color and size. Encourage them to use fingers, spoons, chopsticks and tweezers to see how quickly they can sort.

Clothespin Puppets

Hand some clothespins and markers to your littles, then encourage them to draw scenes on a piece of paper after they decorate their clothespins. You’d be surprised how funny a miniature puppet show is.

Lacing Frames

While I try not to force my product opinions on others, I have to say that the Melissa and Doug brand lacing frames/board are the best ones I have found outside of a teacher supply store.

Water Pouring Station

Depending on the time of year, you can encourage your little explorers to practice their pouring indoors or out. If you’re stuck inside, I recommend a very shallow bath and a LOT of cups and spoons for them to practice.

Water beads

Another perfect bathtub choice. Allow your kiddos to hop in the bath and fill it with some water beads.

Dramatic Play and Life Skills

Basic skills boards.

You can make your own with latches and locks from the hardware store, or you can purchase them at any toy retailer.

Sweeping/Mopping/Dusting

Believe it or not, children actually love to help, especially when parents aren’t micromanaging them. Give your littles a duster or broom and encourage them to tidy. Activities for kids that keep them happy  while they clean (!?!?)  is good in my book.

Fold Laundry

Another activity that falls under the “happy kids, happy parents” category is saving your washrags and hand towels for your children to practice with. My own toddlers LOVE folding. And, honestly, even if they don’t do a great job, at least they will be kept busy.

Cardboard Box Surprise

If you’re lucky enough to have a large cardboard box lying around, take advantage of it! If you’re brave, give ’em a pack of washable crayons and allow them to decorate their own house/racecar/castle as they see fit.

If you don’t have a large cardboard box, try large plastic storage bins from the dollar store instead. The bins have served as cribs, cars, or turtle shells in my house.

Match the Lids to the Tupperware

Messy, yes. Attention holding, absolutely. Throw in some wooden spoons to really get their imaginations going.

Dress Up (Their Clothes)

We have a dress up trunk full of clothes we raided from after-Halloween sales and thrift-store finds. Be prepared for a room strewn with clothing. If you need a little more time after the kids are done with dress up, offer a penny or nickel for every piece they fold neatly and put away correctly.

Dress Up (Grown Up Clothes)

What’s better than wearing their own clothes? Wearing yours! We all have a pile or bin or bag full of clothes that we keep intending to drop off at the Goodwill.

Let your littles raid the bag and play dress up.

Doll Dress Up

If you still have a pile of baby clothes you’re holding onto, hand them over to your baby doll fanatics and let them play dress up.

The Floor Is Lava!

Oldie but a goodie. We give our girls the opportunity to haul every pillow they can find in the living room, where they play lava tag.

Teddy Bear Hospital

We used felt to make band-aids, casts, and bandages for our most injured patients. Old sweatpants and shirts serve as “scrubs” for our doctors and nurses.

Take the big plastic tub you bought at the dollar store and fill it with warm soapy water, then put it in the bathtub. Allow your littles to strip down and climb in, where they can wash their matchbox cars with bits of sponge and old towels.

Instruments

I have a love/hate relationship with this activity. I love that it keeps them busy, I hate how loud it is. Best if you’re doing a task that doesn’t require quiet.

If you don’t have any instruments, old oat meal canisters and pots make excellent drums, while rubber bands on an empty tissue box sound like banjos.

Make a PB&J or Ants on a Log

Not one of the cleaner activities for kids, but wonderful if you have relatively calm or careful children. A container of peanut butter and a safe butter knife are all you need for these easy treats. It will buy you about 15 quiet minutes, so use it wisely.

Peel Hardboiled Eggs

This activity is perfect for keeping kiddos busy while you cram in a phone call or Skype session. You can make egg salad when they are done!

Quiet Games

Plastic cup stacking.

If you have plastic, paper, or Styrofoam cups left over from a party then this is perfect. Challenge your children to see how high they can stack a pyramid, or to build a wall, or even just to practice their cup stacking skills like those videos they watch on YouTube.

Plus, they are super lightweight and quiet for when they are inevitably knocked over.

Messy but effective. We try to keep our sets under 48 pieces, but if you’re brave or you have older children, setting a timer for a bigger puzzle works very well.

Felt Boards

A big hit in our house, felt boards are both quiet and entertaining. Felt is cheap and easy to cut. If you’re lazy like me, or simply pressed for time, there are tons of felt shapes available on Amazon.

Magnet Boards

If you don’t have a magnet board or a book, buy a cheap set of kid-safe magnets for your fridge. Don’t want them in the kitchen? No problem, but a cheap sheet pan and let them play on there!

Gross Motor

Dance party.

Combine this with dress up, and you’ve got a money maker. We put on the Disney station on Pandora for all the classics they love.

Kids. Love. Balloons. We don’t even use helium, I just blow up about 6-10 and let the girls kick, throw, and punch them around the room.

I’m about to tell you our dirty little secret: I don’t meticulously organize the toys in our house. Every wood toy goes in the same bin. When I’m desperate, I let the girls dump the whole bin on their car carpet and tell them not to come get me until they have used every single one to build a city.

Special Toy

Honestly, this toy doesn’t even have to be special.

We got a massive hand-me-down train set from my sister recently, and it has captivated my children. Because of the number of pieces, they don’t get to use their train table unless they have been exceptionally well-behaved.

It’s an extra-special toy because they must ask to use it.

Straw Car Races

Masking tape lanes on the kitchen floor, matchbox cars, and straws. Blowing through the straws keeps their voices blissfully silent.

Indoor Hopscotch

More masking tape, this time for hopscotch! If you’re brave, you can also use paper plates in the hallway, but that can lead to some slipping.

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5 Responses to “ 50 Activities for Kids To Do While You Work At Home ”

Another good one (albeit somewhat messy) is to take a cardboard box, marbles, sheet of paper, and paints. Tape down the sheet to the inside of the box. Cover the marbles in paint and drop them into the box where kids can shake or twirl to their hearts content. Makes for really interesting artwork! My girl will spend at least an hour making them. It would also keep my younger self entertained for at least longer than 15 min. 😉

This is really coming in handy right now. THANK YOU!!

You just became my favorite person in the world with this list!

This is so helpful!! Cant wait to try some of the new ideas we got from your list!!!

Love this list – thank you! And so relatable, right down to the supernatural binge watching lol!

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