Support your young child’s learning at home with fun activities that will keep him or her engaged and mentally active! Continue reading below for free activities, helpful suggestions, and other resources to help your PreK or kindergarteners prepare for the school year.
Circle the Ones That Are the Same
This fun and simple activity from Learning Line Think and Do for PreK and K helps improve your child’s cognitive skills and critical thinking. Children will look at a row of similar-looking animals and circle the two that are the same.
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Jackie the Jaguar
This activity from Alphabet Puppets helps young students learn the alphabet and new words, specifically words with the letter “J,” with a Jaguar puppet named Jackie. The lesson provides materials for several different activities to help them learn things like J’s place in the alphabet, how to write the letter J (upper- and lowercase), J’s initial sound, and more!
Download this free lesson from Evan-Moor here.
Animal Collage
Using two different art techniques, children will create an animal collage that is paired with a short story. This activity from How to Teach Art to Children uses simple and easy-to-get materials and incorporates both reading and hands-on art activities that boost comprehension.
Download this free lesson from Evan-Moor here.
Try these activities at home for your little ones and practice skills that will help them excel in their kindergarten curriculum! These short mini-lessons interweave important fundamental skills into fun activities your child will love doing!
For more resources for your PreK and kindergarten students, check out the blogs listed below:
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
Check out this blog to find out what your child needs to know for kindergarten and to find resources to help him or her prepare!
Five Activities to Get Active Boys and Girls Ready for Kindergarten
Visit this blog for suggestions and resources to prepare your younger students for the upcoming school year, without the challenge of getting them to sit down and do workbook pages!
The ABCs of Kindergarten Success: Ways to Help Your Child Learn the Alphabet
This blog provides lots of ideas and fun activities to help your child learn the alphabet, which will give him or her a head start on the kindergarten curriculum.
Check out Evan-Moor’s Learning At Home with Skill Sharpeners Bundles for grades PreK-6! These easy-to-use activity books provide valuable skill practice at home and include a parent guide with teaching tips and fun learning activities.
Christine Wooler has experience working with children as a youth soccer coach and summer camp counselor. She is currently studying English Literature and journalism in college. She enjoys exploring educational topics that help students have fun while learning.