Outdoor Preschool Activities

Get kids outdoors to be away from screens and discover nature with these cool outdoor preschool activities – the perfect way to learn.

For more preschool ideas, check out this list of fun preschool activities for your kids

With spring here that means we’re heading outdoors a lot more and loving it. What can you do outside that can occupy your preschoolers?

These outdoor preschool activities will keep your preschoolers occupied while keeping them moving and active and having so much fun with a side of learning.

Outdoor Preschool Activities

We were just outside this weekend so my daughter could write on the front steps with her chalk. Unfortunately, it rained the next day and destroyed her creations but she knows we can get back to it once it stops raining.

Also, while waiting for the rain to stop, you can turn your kid’s attention to reading! These recommended outdoor books will not only improve your child’s early reading skills but will make them even more excited to head out the door and explore the great outdoor activities on this blog!

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Experience the joy of learning outdoors with this selection of engaging outdoor books for your preschool readers at home!

A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: (Read Aloud Books, Series Books for Kids, Books for Early Readers) (Mr. Magee, MCGE)A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: (Read Aloud Books, Series Books for Kids, Books for Early Readers) (Mr. Magee, MCGE)Little Critter: Exploring the Great Outdoors (My First I Can Read)Little Critter: Exploring the Great Outdoors (My First I Can Read)The Hike: (Nature Book for Kids, Outdoors-Themed Picture Book for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners)The Hike: (Nature Book for Kids, Outdoors-Themed Picture Book for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners)Goodnight Great OutdoorsGoodnight Great OutdoorsThe Backyard Bug Book for Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities (Let's Learn About Bugs and Animals)The Backyard Bug Book for Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities (Let’s Learn About Bugs and Animals)We Walk Through the ForestWe Walk Through the Forest

 

Outdoor Preschool Activities

Let your preschoolers discover the great outdoors with these fun and educational activity kits! These activity kits are packed with exciting activities for children ages 3-5 to help them discover nature.

hapray 4 Pack Bird House Crafts for Kids Ages 5-8 8-12, Buildable DIY Birdhouse Kit for Children to Build, 3+ Summer Arts and Craft Projects with Painthapray 4 Pack Bird House Crafts for Kids Ages 5-8 8-12, Buildable DIY Birdhouse Kit for Children to Build, 3+ Summer Arts and Craft Projects with PaintWATINC 11Pcs Insect Handprint Art Craft Bug Crafts Butterfly Dragonfly Summer Spring DIY Bug Kit Animal Themed Art Supplies PreschoolWATINC 11Pcs Insect Handprint Art Craft Bug Crafts Butterfly Dragonfly Summer Spring DIY Bug Kit Animal Themed Art Supplies PreschoolJOYIN Big Bubble Wands Set, 18 Pcs Giant Bubble Maker with Tray, 12JOYIN Big Bubble Wands Set, 18 Pcs Giant Bubble Maker with Tray, 12NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Painting Kit - Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids, Paint & Decorate 15 River Rocks with 10 Paint Colors & More Art Supplies, Outdoor Toys for Girls and Boys (Amazon Exclusive)NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Painting Kit – Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids, Paint & Decorate 15 River Rocks with 10 Paint Colors & More Art Supplies, Outdoor Toys for Girls and Boys (Amazon Exclusive)Garden Paper Pot Craft Kit 20 Pack Flower Plant Spring Craft with 50pcs Adhesive Foam Stickers 20pcs Paper Mache Pots Label Pen Flower Planting Growing Kit Science for Kids Mother DayGarden Paper Pot Craft Kit 20 Pack Flower Plant Spring Craft with 50pcs Adhesive Foam Stickers 20pcs Paper Mache Pots Label Pen Flower Planting Growing Kit Science for Kids Mother DaySackorange 4 Pack Jump Rope with Wood Handles for Kids - Skipping Rope Great for Children and Students Outdoor Fun Activity, Party Favor , Recreation and fitness Keeping Fit.Sackorange 4 Pack Jump Rope with Wood Handles for Kids – Skipping Rope Great for Children and Students Outdoor Fun Activity, Party Favor , Recreation and fitness Keeping Fit.

 

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How to Plant Flowers with Your Kids
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Early Writing Ideas with Sidewalk Chalk
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A colorful outdoor game for preschoolers to play
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DIY Outdoor Fort!
Who says a fort can only be made indoors? Grab your blankets and take them outside to create a fun outdoor fort to play in.
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Backyard Design: DIY Outdoor Sound Wall/Music Station
Hang some everyday items you find around your home outside on a wall and see what kind of music you can make with it!
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Rock Painting with 3-Ingredient Chalk Paint
Make some 3-ingredient sidewalk paint and take it out to decorate as many rocks as you can with it.
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Outdoor Number Line Activity
Learn about number lines using sidewalk chalk outdoors.
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Gross Motor Activity {Hula Hoop Games}
Give those hula hoops a new purpose with some of these fun games you can play outdoors.
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Outdoor fall parachute play in preschool
If you have one of these parachutes, you can have some fun outside this fall in the leaves and play this fun game.
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“What’s In My Yard?” Outdoor Graphing Activity
Print this free graphing printable and take it outdoors to practice graphing and coloring with simple outdoor objects.
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Alphabet Ball Learning Game for Preschoolers
This fun outdoor game will help your preschooler practice learning the alphabet and beginner sounds.
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Outdoor Sounds of Winter – Bells Science Activity & Craft
Fill some glasses up with different amounts of water, and see what kind of bell sounds you can make. Can you make a song?
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Painting on a Mirror: Outdoor Art Activity
Get creative with a new canvas – grab your paints and a mirror and go outside to create some new and unique art.
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Explore Textures on an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
From prickly objects to fuzzy objects, explore the many textures the great outdoors have to offer on a nature scavenger hunt.
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Sidewalk Chalk – 4 Letter Activities
Grab some chalk and head outdoors for action and fun as you practice letters and their sounds with your preschooler. Play fun games like find the letter, letter action words, walk and spell, and more.
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Bucket and Rope “Pulley” Contraption for the Backyard Play Space
Learn about pulley systems by building a bucket contraption in your own back yard. This will supply your preschooler with countless hours of fun
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The best thing about these outdoor preschool activities is that both homeschool parents and kids can get involved! When your kids are outside playing outdoors, they can build important life skills, while we, parents, enjoy watching our kids explore the world around them.

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  1. One of the reasons I love Spring – more time exploring outdoors with the kids! Thanks for linking to our Outdoor Learning Graph Printable!

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