Outside games play 3 year old

Hand your child a rice-filled balloon to hold by the end of the string or ribbon and see if they can toss it so it lands in a target circle. Add to your table over several weeks, even as the seasons change, and encourage your child to show off their finds to visitors with a little show-and-tell session. Find a caterpillar that you can watch turn into a butterfly or moth. Feed it every day with the same plant type. When it hatches, you and your child can release it in the same spot you found it — and watch it flutter away.

Lie down on your back and get your child to do the same. Take a piece of string, tie it in a medium-sized circle and place it on the grass. Then get your child to lie face down and talk about what they can see within the circle. Move the circle to different area of grass — can they see anything the same? Anything different? Fill a bowl or plastic crate with ice cubes.

Put some red, yellow and blue paint into separate squeezy bottles, with a little water to make the paint a bit more fluid. Let your child squeeze some paint from 1 of the bottles onto the ice cubes and watch them change colour. Then they can squeeze another colour in — what happens to the colours in the crate of ice?

Repeat with the 3rd colour. Tear newspaper into sheets and arrange them randomly around outside to make stepping stones.

In the middle of your stepping stones, arrange several sheets to make a larger island. Not only will it provide your fidgety preschooler with some much-needed exercise and fresh air, it will give him a chance to connect with nature — and you. Perfect for creative and sensory play, this is a great toy for the back yard or the kitchen table, as it cleans up — and stores — easily. Double tap if you want to get your hands into this sensory tub?! Next we shake it around until the colour has spread and then we set it out on some baking paper to dry!

I added our worksatplay potion pots and some scoops from the. You can find more simple play ideas like this over in my sensory play eBook! A post shared by Casey — Play Advocate??

Definitely not. To make rainbow rice , simply combine rice, vinegar and food coloring in a bag or plastic container; shake it up; and let it dry on a baking sheet. And once you have the rainbow under your belts, you can try your hands at other Froot Loop crafts, such as caterpillars , birdfeeders and flowers. Worth the cleanup? Some fine motor practice this morning, rescuing spaghetti 'worms' from chocolate pudding 'mud'!!

A post shared by Sessions with Minnie sessions. Place some wet spaghetti worms in chocolate pudding mud and have your little one hunt for them with a magnifying glass if you have one , and then rescue them with kid-friendly tongs. This was a messy activity but totally worth it!

Search nearby for botanic gardens that can allow your 3 year old to learn about nature. While many are preserved and have rules about romping through the grounds, they still allow you plenty of hands-on experiences.

While some museums are enclosed, many incorporate open spaces into their architecture. They might have gardens, outdoor sculptures, fountains, and other sights that will keep your 3 year old outside. Welcome the warmer weather with a picnic at the park. Or you can keep things simple by bringing whatever snack or meal you were going to eat at home outdoors. Whether the pool in your background or the local YMCA, swimming is a fun outdoor activity during the hot summer months.

My boys learned how to swim because we go to the pool so often during the summer. Kick boards , squirters, and noodles are fun items to bring. One of our favorite summer activities is driving an hour away to a family-friendly farm. Besides the fun activities including feeding farm animals!

This is perfect for 3 year olds since strawberries grow on the ground and are easily reached. Live near the water? See if you can find a way to ride a boat. Performances may not be around during this pandemic, but once they start again, they can offer amazing entertainment. Search online for local theater groups—many offer free summer plays especially for kids. You can even combine the show with a delicious picnic. Some cities also host summer music shows that feature local bands.

Read these pumpkin books for preschoolers. Hopefully these ideas have inspired you to explore the outdoors with your 3 year old. I know it reminds me of the many options I have with my kids. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.

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