Summertime Preschool Education

For preschoolers who are used to having a structured schedule, summer time can be a bit confusing. Older siblings are out of school, preschool is out for the summer, and mom and dad’s routine may change as well. Many parents worry that the relaxed atmosphere of summer will set their preschooler back educationally. The wonderful thing about parenting a preschooler is that if provided with the right environment and materials, preschoolers are always looking for ways to learn.

Providing an enriching environment for your preschooler is easier than you may think. Simple play activities can teach your preschooler so many wonderful things that will continue to prepare them for preschool and kindergarten. These simple preschool activities will keep your preschoolers mind active and help them to continue to learn and develop the way that they need to.

Preschool Arts and Crafts

Sidewalk Chalk

Fingerpainting

Cutting Pictures out of Magazines

Using spray bottles to spray water on the sidewalk

Painting pictures

Preschool Math and Science

Bubbles

Playing with Playdough

Catching Bugs

Laying in the backyard and watching the stars

Playing in the rain

Playing in the mud

Playing with water in the sink

Planting Flowers

Going fishing
Pretending to go fishing

Preschool Music and Movement

Dancing with Mom

Jumping on Bubble Wrap

Singing along with the radio in the car

Going to the park

Rolling down a grassy hill

Riding a bike

Running in the yard

Preschool Pretend Play

Dressing up in Mom or Dad’s clothes

Making a fort out of blankets

Doing a lemonade stand

Preschool Reading and Literature

Going to the library
Reading bedtime stories
Reading for fun

Looking at pictures in books

Making your own book

Putting pictures in photo albums

Providing your preschooler with a rich learning environment does not have to be complicated or expensive. All preschoolers need to succeed and have fun is a caring parent and a little bit of imagination.

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