It's hilarious to me how the shift in weather has completely shifted their play expectations! And I for one couldn't be happier! The boys rush down the stairs each morning, and nearly want to skip breakfast... all so they can get outdoors as soon as possible! It's not like my kids really NEED outdoor activity ideas, but... here's what we've been enjoying in this list of 20 outdoor activity ideas for preschoolers.
20 Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers
- Bubbles - quintessential outdoor fun!
- Squirt guns - cool off!
- Gardening - give them a space and let them have at it. Or show them how to plant seeds and seedlings
- Dinosaur digging - bury some plastic dinosaurs in the garden and have them excavate
- Bike riding - classic!
- Sidewalk Chalk drawing
- Building blocks - bring some building supplies outdoors (blocks or cardboard boxes)
- Sensory Nature Walks
- Backyard picnics
- Farm visits
- Park trips
- Neighborhood walks
- Outdoor painting or art
- Play running games like Red Light, Green Light or Red Rover, Red Rover if you have a lot of kids
- Bug Hunt
- Have a car wash with toy cars
- Water balloon fights!
- Basketball (use any kind of bin or basket!)
- Treasure hunt
- Visit a Splash Pad
- Fly a kite
- Roll down a hill
Another way to engage kids outdoors is by creating an Outdoor Game Spot!
Do you have outdoor activity ideas for preschoolers and older kids to share!?
Hi, I am with the toddlers for the first time and I need Ideas.
Thank you, Eddie
I like that you included Red Rover. It isn't allowed at our elementary school. Many things aren't allowed at recess anymore. =(
Great ideas, thank you for sharing. I really love the outside car wash of toy cars - think we will be trying this next time we get some sun 🙂
My daughter had her last day of preschool on Friday, so I'm scrambling to come up with a better variety of activities for her! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
My daughter had her last day of preschool on Friday, so I'm scrambling to come up with a better variety of activities for her! Thanks for sharing. 🙂