Hands-On Activities for Preschoolers & September Newsletter
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Collapse ▲Hands-On Activities for Young Children
In a world where technology is king, it can be difficult to encourage children to set devices aside for hands-on play. This article will go over some different fun activities that children can do that encourage development and spark opportunities for critical thinking.
Activities:
- Making art from nature – Take a walk outside and collect little things along the way. Simple things like leaves and tiny rocks that your child finds interesting will do. Then grab a poster board or piece of cardboard and some glue. Help your child glue these items in various patterns to create a piece of nature art.
- Homemade Play dough – Gather supplies and spend the afternoon making homemade play dough or slime. This is a great hands-on activity that is also a sensory activity. Iowa State University has a great recipe for homemade play dough and homemade chalk here.
- Bake together – Find your favorite cookie recipe and bake together. Children can learn so many skills just by baking with an adult at home. They gain skills with counting, measuring, food safety, and handwashing. Even rolling out dough and cutting the shapes develop motor skills. Here’s a recipe for chocolate chip cookies made with NC wheat flour.
- Work on a puzzle – Find puzzles that are easy enough for your child to complete without getting frustrated, but that also provide a bit of a challenge. This will require them to use critical thinking skills while also being fun. If you really enjoy puzzles, consider a puzzle race!
For more on parenting tips, building social skills, and games/activities, check out the Growing Together September Newsletter for parents of young children. The last page includes a calendar of activities to try this month.