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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How to Teach Symmetry Without Worksheets

Upcycled Clock: A Color Matching Activity

Sticky Window Color Sorting Activity for Toddlers

Rainbow Bead Counting Game for St. Patrick’s Day

Easy Number Learning Activity with a Kitchen Scale

Magic Homemade Puffy Paint to Make a Snowman

Heart Garland for Valentine’s Day

Veggie Building! How to Encourage Healthy Snacking

Classic Glittery Christmas Stocking Craft

Paper Hands and Feet Gross Motor Activity

Paper Plate Letter Learning Activity

Simple Letter Tracing Art Project as Writing Practice

Crumpled Paper Fall Tree Art With Spices

Simple Syringe Painting for Preschoolers

Edible Slimy Eyes Sensory Bag for Toddlers

Yarn Apple Craft for Kids to Make

Gross Motor Apple Picking Activity

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.

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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.