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Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers
Simple outdoor activities for preschoolers that burn energy and build skills.
Preschoolers thrive on outdoor play that builds big-muscle skills and curiosity: running games, balls, nature scavenger hunts, chalk, bubbles, and simple gardening. Aim for open-ended activities and let them lead. A little space and a few basic supplies go a long way.
Ideas that fit preschoolers
- Nature scavenger hunt (find a leaf, a rock, something yellow)
- Ball games — kicking, rolling, and simple catch
- Sidewalk chalk and bubbles
- Obstacle course with cones or household items
- Planting seeds and watering
Sun and water
Bring water and use sun protection. Preschoolers get absorbed in play and won't always tell you they're hot or thirsty.
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