Activities for 3 Year Olds

Activities for preschoolers that are perfect for 3 year olds, especially older 3 year olds that are 3 1/2 to 4 years old.

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Please note: This is just the age that we tried these activities in our house. These activities may be suitable for other ages. As well as not suitable for your child that is of this age. Please take into consideration the level of development that your child is at.

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Super Simple DIY Sensory Box Guessing Game for Kids

Super Simple Soapy Sensory Foam Activity for Kids

Super Easy Crumpled Paper Fall Tree Art With Spices

Easy Bean Bag Number Toss on the Stairs for Preschoolers

Simple and Fun Disappearing Letters Chalk Activity for Preschoolers

Super Simple Paper Plate Letter Learning Activity for Preschoolers

Bake Yummy Crispy Eggplant Chips with Your Kids

Rainbow Sponge Painting is Super Cool!

Easy Water Gun Target Activity for a Hot Day

Homemade Nature Suncatcher Wind Chimes for Kids to Make

Paint with Frozen Paint Cubes on a Hot Day

Easy Preschool Science Experiment to Learn What Dissolves in Water

A Big Chalk Maze for Preschoolers

Pool Noodle Fine Motor Balance Tray

Easy Homemade Window Paint Recipe

Easy Craft Stick Bridge Building Activity for Preschoolers

Leaf Rubbings Nature Match Up

Easy DIY Color Matching Mat with Buttons and Felt for Toddlers

There's always something new for us to discover, as well as old favorites. I am so grateful to have activities handed to us... Fun and easy ones that can be put together in a moment's notice! You're awesome Jamie and I appreciate you sharing your activities and ideas!! - Melissa C.

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Thank you so much for these activities. They have proven to me that I CAN be that mom that does cool and creative things with her kids! And those cool and creative things can actually be quite simple! What a revelation. Thank you!! - 7 Day Challenge, Katie M.

I feel like a new mama having so many fun ideas. I used to dread the afternoon, after naps, as it was so boring doing the same thing day after day but now I look forward to our "play" time! - Haley S.

You have changed how I spend time with my kid in so many positive ways! I am now one happy dad that no longer wonders what I am going to do with this little guy for the next 12 hours :P Your site was this first time dad life saver! - Jack C.

It is hard to think of things to keep the 3 year old entertained and engaged while taking care of the baby. Everything we have tried so far from your website, the three year old has loved. Your ideas are so simple and he can do them for hours. HEAVEN! - Karen I.