How to Find Free Preschool Home School Activities

It is not hard to find free preschool home school activities. The age and any special needs of a child should be considered when choosing activities. There are free online and community based programs suited for young children. A preschooler’s attention span is short. A caregiver should be creative, and use supplies already on hand. Children’s activities can be imaginative, educational and fun.

1. Determine what type of home preschool program and activities you are interested in. If your child has any special needs, the program should be geared towards those needs. The age of your child or children is an important consideration. Ideally, the program and activities should be tailored for each individual child.


2. Visit your local library, and obtain some books on preschool themed activities. The library is a free resource for preschool age children. Most libraries have a section that is set up specifically for young children. There are usually activities that will increase your child’s interest. Many libraries have reading and other programs available, as well. The library can be used as an activity in and of itself. Young children like to participate in activities that are fun and interesting.


3. Find out what free museums and other places are available in your area. Many of these places will have hands on activities for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy. Things to consider would be petting zoos, art museums, local programs and facilities that emphasize child centered learning. A caregiver can get a wealth of ideas from these places to do at home also. This concept will enhance a child’s learning while making things fun.


4. Encourage gross motor skills by incorporating exercise and fun action games into a child’s daily routine. These games and activities should be suited for the age of a child, and the developmental concepts a caregiver is trying to foster. Change the formats or routines on a rotating basis to encourage repetition. A preschooler’s attention span is very short, and activities should be styled to promote interest.


5. Promote fine motor skills by use of arts and crafts and other to do activities. Beginner sewing projects, with age appropriate items, are useful. Anything can be used if it is age appropriate, and the child is under an adult’s supervision. Make clean up easy by planning ahead for it.  Lay a tarp or even a small wading pool under the area where the child will be working. Use a special magic rug or blanket to use when playing with small items. Clean up will be simple. The child can be encouraged by using clean up games and songs.


6. Select activities that will encourage school readiness. To encourage language skills and reading, use simple flash cards or look through pictures of selected items. Work on beginning sounds and use your creativity. Encourage math concepts by counting items and so forth. Preschoolers love to sort things and many items can be used. Rotate supplies to keep things interesting.


7. Choose both indoor and outdoor activities. Painting rocks is a fun outdoor activity. Indoor grab bags can be made up in advance, for those cold or rainy days. Mark each bag and use items that are readily at hand. The object is to allow a child to play and learn without becoming bored.


8. Check out any local college or other community programs.  Many are free and entertaining for little ones. Use online programs for preschoolers. The interactive ones are the best.


9. Let your imagination run wild. A child does not need a lot of expensive toys to be entertained and engaged. Team up with other groups or caregivers to make things even more creative and interesting.