Browse 2,500+ free activities, crafts, science experiments, fitness games, and learning ideas β educator-reviewed and parent-tested since 2006.
Founded by Stacey Lloyd Β· No subscription required Β· 100% free
PreschoolRocks.com has been a trusted resource for parents and caregivers since 2006. Founded by Stacey Lloyd, our mission is simple: give every family free access to high-quality early childhood ideas without needing a teaching degree or a big budget.
Every activity is designed for ages 2β6, uses materials you already have at home, and takes 20 minutes or less. We cover crafts, science, fitness, nutrition, music, books, outdoor adventures, and much more.
Whether taking a family drive to the nearest city or catching a lengthy flight across the country, travel can be wearisome for preschoolers. Even a short traveling adventure can seem to drudge on for endless hours to a preschooler. Liven up those dreary excursions with some fun and stimulating travel games. Your preschooler will thank you for it!
Happy Holidays License Plate Preschool Game
Keep your preschoolers happily entertained while traveling this holiday season. Although this preschool travel game is designed for road trips, you can play it at other times, too. It’s a great way for your preschooler to have fun while you get your holiday shopping done!
Hasbro Elefun
As Described inn Amazon.com's editorial review: "This enchanting activity game will keep younger kids happily distracted, whether it's played indoors or out. A cute, blue elephant blows 30 feathery, vinyl butterflies from its 4-foot trunk into the air. The trunk, made of flexible plastic, stands straight up when the small, quiet motor in the elephant's bottom is turned on. Kids use mesh nets (four included) to capture the most butterflies, same-color butterflies, or just catch 'em period. Requires four C batteries, not included." -- Diane Beall
Make the Best of the Library!
Your local, neighborhood library can be the beginning place of many wonderful adventures. Here are some ideas for using the library to spark your preschooler's adventurous imagination through books, reading series and performances.
Surviving (Extended) Family Vacations
Afraid of your next family vacation? Don't worry! We have four tips that make any family vacation enjoyable for you and your preschooler!
Ladybug Garden Game
Make teaching your preschooler about numbers and colors fun with the this preschool game / activity. Beware! Your preschooler will want to take the Ladybug Garden Game everywhere!
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting all screens (including video games) to 1 hour per day for children ages 2β5. Simple, educational touchscreen games have minimal harm when time-limited; fast-paced, commercial, or violent video games are not appropriate for preschoolers at any screen time level. The best educational value comes from games that are interactive and challenge thinking β simple puzzles, matching, and story-based apps. Video games should not replace physical games or creative play for any preschooler.
Games that scale across ages: tag (with rules adapted for the youngest), freeze dance, bubbles, parachute games, relay races where each age-group leg is appropriately challenging, and Red Light Green Light. Avoid games where skill level strongly determines outcome β 2-year-olds and 6-year-olds cannot play a fair game of soccer. Focus on games where chance, enthusiasm, and participation matter more than developmental skill.
Related reading: See also our board games guide and our memory games guide for more ideas on this topic.