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Looking for fun outdoor games for younger children?
Kids can have so much fun in their own backyard with theseoutdoor activities for preschoolers.
Teaching children to enjoy the outdoors at a young age is so helpful to their mental and physical health.
Spending time outside has been proven to improve the life of anyone who frequents nature.
By no means does this mean you and your child have to be expert hikers or professional bird watchers.
Even just going to the park or spending time in your backyard will teach you both so much!
Pour the seeds onto a plate and roll the roll gently to pick up a layer of feed.
Thread the string through the holes and hang up where you and your little guy or gal decide!
Talk about sizes if they are trying to attach something too big to carry on their wrist.
This is one of the most easy outdoor activities to have some outdoor fun at your local park!
While on your nature walk get inspiration for morefall craft activities for preschoolers.
Trim the stems to fit the page and then tape them down to secure everything in place.
Your preschool girls will also have fun with thesepreschool games for girls.
Bring home your shells and give them a little clean and dry before starting the activity.
Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Look no further than whipping up a batch of chalk paint for an afternoon!
Water Balloon Painting
If youve seen the movieThe Princess Diaries, this is generally the same idea!
Except were filling the balloons with water instead of paint and not breaking them.
The balloons dip into washable paintlike this kind and then roll on the page.
Splat Painting
Similar to the previous balloon painting, were using sponges instead and acrylic washable paint.
If youre looking for something to hold all your colors neatly, we love usingthis onemachine safe too!
After your kid gets done, stick another sheet of paper together.
Press down on the collage firmly together.
Ask your kids, how do things float?
Use different items around the pool to showcase the buoyancy points and what floats versus what doesnt.
Outdoor Obstacle Course
Nothing says fun like an obstacle course.
Pool Noodle Ring Toss
Great fun on a hot daythe pool noodle ring toss is a real party.
Grab somepool noodles, duct tape, and water balloons.
Make your own rules, or just have fun throwing balloons into the rings.
And, of course, its a great way for everyone to expend some energy!
For the rest of you,this set of boardsis perfect for kids.
Mix everything and divide any of the batches youd like for different colors.
Wash away with the hose when finished.
Let your little one get digging!
Nature Alphabet and Number Line
A nature line is a cool, different way to practice letters or numbers.
Nature Printing
Great for an afternoonnature printing.
At home, pull out washable paints and paper.
Have them dip their bits of nature into the paint and then onto the page.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
The scavenger can be as simple or complex as youd like it to be.
Mud Pies
Yes, the ultimate kid classicmud pies.
Outdoor Science Activities
Ive always been a huge advocate for hands-on lessons based on real-world scenarios.
Sharing different experiments with your child at home will help engage further their critical thinking and curiosity!
Colour Mixing Ice Cubes
This experiment will take two days, but watching the process is fun.
Youll need an ice cube tray, little paper cups, and food dye.
Add water and different food dyes individually to have other color options in the cells of the containers.
Straw Rocket Stem Challenge
Blowing through a straw never loses an appeal for a child.
This activity puts the beloved pastime in a more constructive light.
Youll need a thinner straw, thicker straw, paper, tape, and scissors.
Then attach the rocket to the thick straw, and place it over one end of the skinny straw.
Once its all in place, have your kid blow into the straw to launch their rocket.
This is one of the most fundevelopment activities!
Cut squares fitting around the circle, a circle of color for the middle, and glue everything down.
At home, put everything on the table and glue the nature onto the plate.
Popping Bags
Popping Bags is a classic science experiment but in a ziplock bag.
Mix it slowly, checking the consistency for a goopy but solid feel that sticks together.
Its great for playing, practicing numbers or letters, and fine motor play.
Sun Prints
Sun prints are legitimately cool and perfect for any blossoming artist or scientist.
Youll need construction paper, different objectsleaves or flowers do great, and a sunny afternoon.
Do this in the backyard, where these papers can hang out for a few hours.
Simply arrange the objects in any pattern or way the artist would like and let them be.
Return later and pull the items off to see the results!
Ask your kids what they think happened, and then explain how this process is possible.
Sandbox Volcano
Another baking soda and vinegar experiment like above, but in a sandbox and volcano form.
Well agree this is the safest way to show a preschooler this reaction outside a plastic baggie.
Have your kid build a volcano, and carefully add baking soda to the chute.
After taking a step or two back, add the vinegar and watch the explosion!
Planting seeds
What better way to experience all that outside has than planting seeds?
There are many ways to accomplish this, although different budgets come into play, so brainstorm!
Ive seen PVC pipes constructed with streamers hanging at specific points and chalk renderings to start.
Have more fun outside with thesefree outdoor activities for kids!
Water Wall
An entertaining activity that is practically freesign me up!
Ice Painting
Cute, easy, and fun!
After freezing, grab some paper and watch the colors roll as they come to room temperature.
Alphabet Letter Wash
A functional, educationalandfun sensory bin, nothing is better.
Sponge Water Bombs
Another fun option if theres no chance of the pool on a hot day.
Grab a pack of sponges and a hair tie or rubberband-multi color is more fun but unnecessary.
Each bomb gets three sponges, and each sponge gets cut into three equal long strips.
Flower Soup Sensory Bin
One of the prettiest bins is this oneit consists of water and flowers.
Add any scoops or other toys your child may appreciate, but thats it, and great during springtime.
Looking for more fun things to do with your preschoolers?
Check out theselarge group activities for preschoolers.
