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flyswatter painting outside

Painting with Flyswatters for Preschoolers

Fun creative art explorations can take place just about anywhere. We love to take art outside from time to time, especially when the weather is a little cooler in the fall. This painting activity is great fun and really messy. Make sure you are prepared to clean up lots of […]

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Outdoor Obstacle Course For Kids (modifications for preschoolers & toddlers)

Create an outdoor obstacle course from materials you have to build gross motor skills; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

nature investigation table outside science

Science for Kids: Nature Investigation Table

Set up a nature investigation table outdoors for seasonal explorations of the natural world; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

beach ball movement game

Gross Motor Beach Ball Game

A fun outdoor gross motor game using a beach ball for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. Perfect for summer or end of the school year!

body shadow science

Science for Kids: Body Shadows

This fun outdoor activity explores bodies and shadows and can build gross motor skills; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

outdoor movement game

Walk the Line Outdoor Movement Game

This simple outdoor movement game helps kids develop balance, coordination, and movement skills for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

outdoor olympic rings toss game

Olympic Rings Outdoor Game

This outdoor tossing game uses homemade targets in Olympic colors and bean bags for gross motor fun with preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten.