1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Preschoolers

Activities & Fun

How to keep your preschooler happy and stimulated. A resource chock-full of ideas and suggestions for every circumstance. Best bet activities for preschoolers including organized sports, dance, art class, and camp plus fun ideas for the car, rainy days and vacations.

Family Outing Fun

Looking for ideas for family fun? A family outing is about having a great time, but they can also be educational. So hit the road and check out some of these top destinations for preschoolers.

Are Kids' Sports Good for Preschoolers?

Is a preschooler too young to enroll in a kids' sports program? Which organized sports are good for little kids?

Indoor Games to Play with Your Preschooler

When the weather outside is frightful, but you've got an active preschooler, try one of these indoor games to keep them happy and busy.

Summer Activities for Preschoolers

From catching bugs to running through the sprinklers, the many summer activities for preschoolers that are conducive to warm weather are also great for building important skills in your child like hand-eye coordination and gross and fine motor skills. Here's a to-do list of fun for you and and your child to work on together.

Free Summer Movies for Kids and Families

Looking for something to do during the dog days of summer? Check your movie theater. Many local and national chains are offering family-friendly, free or discounted movies all summer.

Packing for a Quick Day Trip

If you are a family on the go, make it easy to head out the door by planning in advance for the freedom of spontaneity. Keep an "adventure bag" in the car full of must-have supplies for any occasion or locale.

Choosing a Preschool Summer Camp

When it comes to choosing a summer camp for your preschooler, there is a lot to consider. Here's how to make the right selection for your child.

Lovely Leaves

Don't have a lot of money to spend on art supplies? Try this fun quick craft made from fall's beautiful bounty.

Packing for a Cold-Weather Quick Day Trip

Heading out when the weather is cold? Make your day trip planning that much simpler by keeping a cold weather kit in the car stuffed with things you'll need no matter where you go.

80s Toys Your Preschooler Will Enjoy

If you grew up in the 80s, you probably enjoyed these toys. Now, your preschooler can have just as much fun with them as you did.

Teach Your Kids To Fish

Fishing with your kids can be a relaxing, fun learning experience. Here's how to get started.

30 Days of Summer Fun

30 Days of Summer Fun is a 30-day newsletter packed with all the fun ideas for projects, crafts, food and outings featured on this page -- but it comes directly to you via e-mail! In addition, you'll find tips on how to make your summer safe and keep your children healthy all season long.

Pool Safety Quiz

Take this quiz and test your knowledge of pool safety.

Play

How important is play to a preschooler? Incredibly. Sure, your child is having fun, but through play, children learn important social skills as well as develop physically and emotionally.
Explore Preschoolers
About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Family Tech Center

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

  1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Preschoolers
  4. Activities & Fun

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.